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140 visitors and area residents attending the Outstanding in the Field event filled nearly a block-long section of Galena’s Main Street on Wednesday, August 2.
Outstanding in the Field
Ceremony to honor Galena’s only Medal of Honor recipient July 24
GALENA–On Sunday, July 24, in honor of the Illinois portion of the newly designated Medal of Honor Highway 20, the Medal of Honor Highway 20 Caravan will leave East Dubuque, 9:30 a.m., and will … more
First Community Bank of Galena staff members participate in a check passing with United Way of Northwest Illinois Executive Director Connie Kraft. Participating in the check passing are, from left, Austin Gerlich, Marce Doyle, Chris Weis, David Wilmarth, Connie Kraft, Zeke Winders and Devin Patterson.
Banks expand commitment for Dolly Parton Imagination Library Programs
GALENA–The United Way of Northwest Illinois announces the renewed and expanded sponsorship of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library from the Apple River State Bank and First Community Bank of … more
Chet Schuler (left), Larry Cording (center) and Bob Singleton (right), help make and plate the pancakes.
Galena Lions Club hosts 60th pancake breakfast
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Extension’s Master Gardener program to offer helpline
ELIZABETH–Have a gardening question? Extension’s Master Gardener Helpline is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1947: Einsweiler takes lease on property
10 years ago June 6, 2012 The Jo Daviess County Relay for Life turned in $67,000 to the American Cancer Society on Friday, June 1. The event was moved to the Elizabeth Community Building … more
Watching the ducks decide which way they were going, are family members, from left, Bill Randecker, Wyatt and Cora Randecker, Maverick McClain, Samantha Broadwell-Randecker, Declan McClain, Carla and Matthew Randecker, Sabrina Schultz-McClain, Wesley Randecker, and Logan Schultz.
Ducks return to Galena’s riverfront
In the past, Galena was famous for its ducks. There’s even a “duck crossing” sign on Riverside Drive. The Bill and Carla Randecker family reintroduced ducks to the river on Sunday, … more
GOATS Cycling of Galena held its annual event, Ride the Ups & Downs of Jo Daviess County, this past Saturday. Overcast skies and a bit of drizzle at the start kept the day comfortable for the nearly 220 riders who participated. Here, two riders make their way up the hill into Schapville for the day’s first rest station.
GOATS hold annual ride
Shrimp avocado salad recipe
Shrimp avocado salad recipe
Summer potluck salad! Ideal for a summer picnic, this salad can easily be served on its own because it really does make a complete meal. Adding garlic bread or low carb cheese crackers can … more
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The Dowling House in 1924.
Do you remember these signs?
GALENA–Back in 1924, there was a billboard sign constructed in front of the Dowling House.  Basically hiding it, but I remember that my good friend Alfie Mueller had told me years ago … more
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Curran and Jen Lane received a plaque from the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce during Board and Brush's grand opening. Those in attendance had a chance to eat food and grab a goody bag.
Main Street gets crafty with new business
A new business on Main Street gives people the chance to pick up a paint brush and get crafty. Jen Lane and her husband Curran opened their Galena Board and Brush location with a grand opening … more
Author Ian “I.Q.” Malcolm.
Ian Malcolm releases an adult fantasy book entitled, “Church of Thieves”
PLATTEVILLE, Wis.–Area resident Ian Malcolm is a novelist under the pen name I.Q. Malcolm. His newest book, “Church of Thieves,” is the first in an adult fantasy trilogy. The … more
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