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This weekend I’ve been thinking about bicycling. At this point, Sarah might interject, “He thinks about biking all the time.” Gazette staffers might claim that, as well, especially … 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
It takes a community to raise a child. It also takes a community to nurture an organization. Quite literally, in this case, it takes a community, its people, organizations and businesses, along with … more
While hanging out at Galena Cellars’ vineyard a couple weeks ago, I saw a vintage car roll up with a family inside. I had a passing thought of “cool,” but didn’t think … more
Moved by trucks making deliveries on Commerce Street as they do every Thursday morning, I boldly declared I would write a series on the history of Galena commerce. Last week we heard from a newsboy … more
The Galena Gazette frequently gets letters extolling good folks for doing good things. We cleverly call this feature the “Good Guy Award.” Praise rolls in for good deeds, large and small. … more
O ne of my favorite evening activities now that the weather has moved toward warmer temperatures is sitting on my back porch. From there I can see young people playing on the new playground … more
Swept away by the beauty of hardworking men unloading trucks on Commerce Street last week, I proclaimed the impossibly lofty goal of writing a history of commerce in Galena in the following few … more
As the manager of Jo Daviess Local Foods (JDLF), the online farmers’ market delivering food throughout the county, I strive to “think green” every day. Local food is, by its … more
Hello, my name is Dylan Clark. I live in Elizabeth. I was born on Nov. 1, 1999. I grew up in Rock Island. I have been employed at The Workshop since August 2021. The Workshop has been offering … more
I want to take a few minutes to thank everyone who has reached out to me since my column last week. The welcome has been warm and very gratifying. I had a number of good conversations with local … more
Making a photo of first responders is a challenging business. Bill Bingham, Galena Area Emergency Medical Service coordinator, had asked if yours truly might take a photo of first … more
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