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For many, July 4th is a day to reunite with friends and family and celebrate our nation’s independence.
For others, July 4th is the anniversary of the Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, a …
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by Tessa Flak, Galena and U.S. Grant History Museum
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6/27/23
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Hello, my name is Mike Redfearn. I was born in Hazel Green WI., but have lived in Galena all my life. I live with my brother, Tom. I graduated from Galena High School.
I attended The Workshop …
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by Mike Redfearn
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11/8/22
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When I woke up today bald eagles were calling. The bright sun reflecting on iced limbs whispered, “Here! Here!” And from Muscatine, Iowa, there was the lure of–buttons!
Before I …
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by Lynn Werner
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2/28/23
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A s Carter ends his weekly column, at least for the month of July, Murphy Obershaw, Bob Woodward, Mike Jones and I have been tasked to write one a month.
If I am being honest, I was hesitant. I …
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by Olivia Friederick
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6/27/23
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Autumn is almost here. As it starts to get colder and the leaves start to change, so begins my favorite time in Galena.
There is something about an historical town in the fall that makes me …
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by Olivia Friederick
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9/26/23
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The Kiwanis Club of Galena provides a great service to this community every year with its sponsorship of Galena Fourth of July activities. A highlight is the fireworks which the club sponsors. Other …
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by P. Carter Newton
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5/31/22
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The wind was soft a few days ago when I took yet another magical walk in the tall grasses of the Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary. Much stronger winds, however, blew in yesterday, bringing chilling …
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by Lynn Werner
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11/8/22
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H
appy Earth Day, earthlings! This week, the Galena Green Team is giving you a quiz to check your climate savvy. No worries, we won’t tell if you google the information and the answers can …
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by Pam Bernstein
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4/18/23
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O ne of the activities which gives me great pleasure involves making photos of sunrises during early morning bike rides. Writing this weekly column has given me great pleasure as well.
For …
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by P. Carter Newton
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6/27/23
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Now that Halloween is over, it’s time for Christmas, right? No. There is still one more holiday in-between. I’m sure that no one is surprised to learn that Thanksgiving happens every year …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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11/21/23
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As a journalist, I spend my time following newsworthy stories, but every once in a while a story unfolds before me while I am doing my daily routine.
On Monday, Oct. 31, I stopped at River Ridge …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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11/8/22
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Storm’s aftermath: Last week’s ice storm caused disruption, extra work but it left beauty all around
F reezing rain proved to be the chief topic of conversation this past week. With the temperature hovering at 32 degrees and with as much rain and freezing drizzle that came down last Wednesday I …
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by P. Carter Newton
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2/28/23
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