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Two disgruntled Galena residents walked into our office this week. Luckily, we did nothing to offend either gentleman. They arrived at different days of the week and wanted to talk about the Grant … more
The history of the world includes the stories of many cultures which have been overtaken by invaders and the struggle of these Indigenous People to hold on to their roots. The best example of this in … more
When I was in junior high, I was confused by the girls in my class who were obsessed with Disney princesses. They talked about the new movies and voted for our teachers to play Disney playlists … more
I am writing with important news that affects our children’s education, the quality of our community, and our pocketbooks. My purpose is to introduce the facts, invite you to learn more, and … more
Stella here. Sister and I have had a glorious week, though we were not happy about all of that heat. For some reason, our winter coats have started to grow in! We were not miserable at all, however. … more
Last week, athletes competed to bring home the gold in the 2023 Special Olympics Illinois winter games. Despite this being an annual competition, I have not attended any events before. I knew … more
Wonder is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.” I had that feeling … more
No season is more magical in Galena and the surrounding countryside than that of Fall. The Autumnal Equinox officially began last Thursday at 9:03 p.m. However, many in the area get the sense of … more
This morning I had the notion of taking a very early walk through town along Commerce, Water and Main streets. I thought I might catch a few early workers getting ready for their day. Every … more
According to the Galena Daily Gazette of December 6, 1890, Spencer Hardenburg of Galena was about to leave for New York City with four “carloads of eggs.” Since the cost of eggs had … more
Ihave made a new friend. He spells his name E-L-L-I-O-T-T. Elliott Sprengelmeyer is six years old. We talked about trains. For a full hour, my heart was filled with the joy of train talk with a … more
This Memorial Day, I stayed home to go through some of my father’s military mementos. When I reread the letters my mother, sister, and I exchanged with him when he was serving in World War II, … more
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