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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 …
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by Lynn Werner
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5/23/23
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My love for trains is sudden and unexpected. I trust my column muse, who whispered “Rails!” one rainy day. That’s what lured me to the Elizabeth Great Western Railway Depot Museum. …
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by Lynn Werner
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7/26/22
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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 …
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by P. Carter Newton
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5/23/23
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Splendid and surefire, the ARC annual dinner had everything a good evening should from delicious food to great people. One of those fine folks, Kathy Bresnahan, or “Coach Brez”, honored …
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Lisi Ludwig
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4/30/24
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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. …
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by Mike Jones
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5/23/23
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In 1977, I decided to go into business for myself. I started by renting a storefront in downtown Galena. It was during my time on Main Street in Galena that I met my future wife, Linda. We operated …
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Paul Conner
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4/30/24
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Publisher’s note: This is the initial “tongue-in-cheek” advice column courtesy of Dave Sproule of Galena.
Dear Crabby:
Seems I have a peek-a-boo problem. Me …
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by D.K. Sproule as Crabby Appilsasse
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7/26/22
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Emilie Brandt Marchand still had a strong French-Swiss accent when she spoke to me that morning at the Old City Cemetery.
I was relishing the first respite from days of excessive heat. The air …
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by Lynn Werner
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9/12/23
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The big news story earlier this month out of Dubuque, Iowa, involves American Airlines and its decision to discontinue American Eagle service there. The news came as quite a shock.
Sarah and I …
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by P. Carter Newton
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7/26/22
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A little bit about a lot of things this month.
First, you may have noticed that the new Fall/Winter issue of the Galenian is out on the streets. (Mostly, we’re still making the rounds to …
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by Bob Woodward
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9/12/23
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Hi, hello!
It’s a delight to meet you. I’m Lisi Ludwig and I’m writing to you from my new home away from home at the end of Main Street. I’m still deciding if it’s …
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Lisa Ludwig
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12/12/23
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Veni, vidi, victus sum
On Saturday, September 9, the Gazette’s Senior Locomotion Correspondent laced up his Chuck Taylors and embedded with Heroes for History’s runners. A ringer …
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by Mike Jones
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9/12/23
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