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Courtney Knockel, Cuba City, Wis., shows her newly painted, “Dairyland” that will be exhibited at the Galena Center for the Arts.
Galena Center for the Arts to open two new exhibits
GALENA–The Galena Center for the Arts announces the opening of exhibits in its main gallery and newly opened special exhibit space. The main gallery celebrates the beginning of 2023 with New … more
Chase Dittmar shows off one of his frames filled with wax combs.
4-H leads to a hobby that buzzes for Chase Dittmar
ELIZABETH–“Discover Together,” which is the general concept of 4-H, and for one Jo Daviess County teen, that is where his interest in beekeeping blossomed. Chase Dittmar knew … 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
Hayes Noble has been performing his new album “Head Cleaner” around the area.
Hayes Noble performs new album locally and beyond
GALENA–Take time to clear your head with music from this local Galenian. Hayes Noble, a Galena High School student, has written his first album called “Head Cleaner” and has … more
Director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintner Alliance Lisa Ellis presented Galena Cellars winemaker Eric White with a Governor’s Cup for Illinois-Grown Fruit for its 2021 The Secret Garden La Crescent wine. From left: EJ Droessler, Christine Lawlor-White, Lisa Ellis, Eric White and Steve Martin.
Local winery receives governor’s cup
GALENA–The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintner Alliance (IGGVA) presented the Governor’s Cup for Best White Wine made with Illinois-Grown Fruit to Galena Cellars on Wednesday, Jan. 4 for … more
Ed Strenski sits with his award-winning wines.
Award-winning wine made from Illinois grapes
GALENA–Galena Cellars isn’t the only local winemaker that received a prestigious award at the Illinois State Fair Wine Competition. Local winemaker Ed Strenski won Best of Show for … more
Chestnut Mountain Resort ski teacher Tom Lobacz helps a Special Olympian from the Chicago Park District on a Chestnut ski slope. Special Olympians from the park district were at Chestnut Mountain on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Special Olympics practice
On the day after Christmas, a brilliant sunrise greeted Jo Daviess County residents, casting the early morning sky in reds, oranges and yellows.
Beautiful sunrise
On the day after Christmas, a brilliant sunrise greeted Jo Daviess County residents, casting the early morning sky in reds, oranges and yellows. Charles Fach photo more
Ella Middendorf collected kids’ clothes and shoes for the organization K.I.D.S. for the service project she did with her grandma, Cathy Wills.
Giving with grandma: kids learn about service
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–One local grandma is teaching her grandchildren about giving by helping them do just that. Cathy Wills has done a service project with each of her six grandchildren when … more
The bust of Sgt. Henry H. Taylor was delivered to the Rocky Mountain Bronze Shop, Loveland Colo., Dec. 12 by two Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193 American Legionnaires, Cmdr. Jerry Howard and Thom Mercker. The bust will be bronzed and returned by next April. Plans for the unveiling are for April 29 at Grant Park during the U.S. Grant Pilgrimage. The Boy Scouts, local veterans organizations and the 45th Volunteer Illinois Infantry are planning to attend the ceremony. Handing off the bust, from left, are Mercker, bronze shop owners Amy and Carey Hosterman and Howard. Taylor is Jo Daviess County’s sole Medal of Honor recipient.
Bust handoff
If you’ve enjoyed the downtown wreaths complete with lights and bows, you have the Galena High School Key Club to thank. Club members spent Nov. 21 at a “wreath wrapping event” to get the wreaths ready. Participants include, back, from left, Sarah Bello, Yulissa Caro Garcia, Quin Wells, Keaton Bauer, Jenna Smith, Alex Oberbroeckling; and front, from left, Natalie Garcia, Kayleigh Folks, Ally Basten, Ayden Wells, Julia Holland, Maia Kropp, Katelyn Weide, Brooke Dittmar, Kallan Kropp, Claire Oberbroeckling, Ava Hillard, Emma Duncan, Abby Ehrler, Charlie Duncan.
Key Club hangs downtown wreaths
Tofu and carrot soup
Tofu for you? Try this recipe
While relatively new to North Americans, tofu has been a staple food in Asian cultures for centuries. It has a reputation for being bland and has led many households to shy away from tofu, but … more
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