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The Rev. Dr. Michele Townsend Grove relaxes in the pews of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Stockton, 219 N. Pearl Street, where she is the new pastor.
‘This is becoming home’: Michele Townsend Grove plants roots in Galena, Unitarian Universalist Church of Stockton
STOCKTON–If you look up her name on Google, you will see Michele Townsend Grove, D.Min., is all over the map. And this is not just a figure of speech. Grove has spent much of her career since … more
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Jim Wand
Hypnotist passes away: Jim Wand performed more than 12,000 shows
Jim Wand, master hypnotist and performer, ended every show–over 12,000 of them–with these final words: “Yesterday’s history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift.” … more
The Galena High School class of 1972 held its 50th reunion on Saturday, July 30 at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Attending were, back, from left, Bill Bingham, Herb Miller, Denise Mayo Spielman, Jean Schultz, Joe Heitkamp, Lois Hartung Bollman, Mary Oldenburg Jobgen, Connie Richardson Wienen, Tom Thies, Craig Olson, Bill Wubben, Paula Muehleip Schonoff, Jody Kuehneman Patton, Connie Clingman Consedine, Paul Engel, Cynthia Allen Schlichting, Glenn Moser, Lori Durham Dolphin, Mary Jane Sproule Berning, Shawn Garvey; and front, from left, Donna McCarthy Schleicher, Paula Cox, Allison Gillies, Brenda McKinney, Mary Vincent. Teachers Patricia Pessman and Keith Hesselbacher also attended.
Galena High School 50th reunion
Rear Admiral James Greene Sampson
James Greene Sampson was born December 5, 1898 in Galena, son of Bias Clay Sampson and Annie Greene Sampson. In the 1900 census, James G., his mother and siblings were enumerated living with his … more
One hundred Elizabeth High School alumni sang their school song, reminisced and crowned a king and queen at a gathering at Cajun Jacks, Saturday, July 23. Stan Backenkeller, left, class of 1962, and Margaret Wurster, class of 1951 served as king and queen. Julie Wilson Nesbitt traveled the farthest coming from the Seattle, Wash., area. This event has become an annual summer ritual for all Terrapins.
Elizabeth High School alumni gather
Galena ARC plans adult and youth art classes
The ARC is offering several art, pottery, cooking, and music classes this fall for adults and youth. Sandra Principe will be teaching a series of adult watercolor painting classes the first … more
General Grant’s return to Galena
It was on an April day in 1861 that a local group of volunteers from the Galena area, called the Jo Daviess Guards made their way to the Illinois Central train depot, their destination being the … more
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The Galena Gazette ran these photos on the front page of the June 8 issue. Kevin Costner signed autographs and chatted with people in the community.
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: Looking back at ‘Field of Dreams’
GALENA–The letter to Galena merchants made one thing clear: “Shoeless Joe” was coming. A May 16, 1988 letter announced the filming of a major motion picture in downtown Galena. … more
Gracie Allen (left), Top Notchers 4-H Club, and Raelynn Redfearn (right), Scales Mound 4-H club, holding their Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show rabbits.
4H Fair fun: Annual county 4H Fair held in Elizabeth during July 18-20
ELIZABETH–The 4-H slogan “Learn by Doing” was on full display during the 2022 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fair. The 4-H Fair concluded Wednesday, July 20, after three days of activity at … more
On his fourth day of work at Midwest Medical Center, Dr. Moiz Hassan poses in front of the hospital’s main entrance. One of his goals is to “make a great impact” here.
Making an impact: Dr. Moiz Hassan appreciates Midwest Medical Center’s culture, looks to build podiatry practice here
GALENA–Want to witness passion? Talk to Dr. Moiz Hassan, the new podiatrist at Midwest Medical Center, for just five minutes and you’ll see passion in action. He’s the kind of … more
ENF announces fall big bird day
APPLE RIVER–Fall big bird day is on Saturday, Sept. 3. Terrence Ingram, of the Eagle Nature Foundation (ENF), will count as many species of birds as he can see and hear at the Apple Creek … more
GHS holds 55th reunion at Chestnut
GALENA–The Galena High School class of 1967 held its 55th reunion Sunday, July 3 at Chestnut Mountain. Attending were Pattie and Larry Schleicher, Jim Cox, George Petitgout, Tom Golden, … more
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