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Britt White pours wine at the Galena Cellars tent.
Corkless in Galena
GALENA–On Saturday, June 24 there was a festival of wine, food, music, art and fun at the Depot Park. This wine event celebrated Illinois’ family and locally owned wineries. … more
Shenandoah Riding Center’s Freedom Reins Pro Rodeo, featuring more than 150 cowboys and cowgirls, is held in The Galena Territory on June 30 and July 1.
Shenandoah Riding Center hosts Freedom Reins Pro Rodeo
GALENA–The Shenandoah Riding Center hosts the Freedom Reins Pro Rodeo, sponsored by Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Restaurant, at 7 p.m., June 30 and July 1, in the Galena Territory. Enjoy … more
The two pictures are from the 1940s, and the time has expired on each parking meter. Also note the brick pavement on Main Street.
Main Street parking meters in Galena
It was in this month of June in the year 1947 that parking meters were installed on Main Street in Galena. In a Gazette story from that time, it was reported that this would create a convenience … more
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Spectators rolled out of bed early to make it out to Eagle Ridge by 5 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, for The Great Galena Balloon Race. This weekend event, which started Friday, June 16, and ended Sunday, June 18, had several events besides racing including music, inflatables, an art show and a car show. Here, the first balloon starts to inflate while another group prepares its balloon for inflation.
Balloons take flight at The Great Galena Balloon Race
Rotarian Zeke Winders and helicopter pilot Neal Redington from Reddington Farms load up the chopper with all the golf balls that were purchased.
The Great Galena Chopper Drop
On Thursday, June 22, the Rotary Club of Galena hosted the drop, silent auction and an 18-hole golf outing at the Eagle Ridge North Golf Course. 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to youth and … more
The June Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing winners announced
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing announces its June winners. They include Ann Bausman, Poplar Grove; Loren Nelson, Galena; Sandi Ertmer, Stockton; Dottie Olson, … more
TEAM KATIE: Local high school teacher faces her cancer diagnosis with positivity, inspiring those around her
GALENA–Katie McIntyre, the Health/Drivers Education teacher at Galena High School, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia Wednesday, March 29. After receiving the diagnosis, she did not … more
Books and sunglasses on beach background
Summer book recommendations
GALENA–Summer is here! It is the perfect time to get outside and curl up with a good book. If you need help with what to read, the Galena Library, Galena Book and Paper and the Galena … more
Marty Petitgout and Ben Petitgout of VFW Post 2665 fold the flag during the presentation.
Galena Elks Lodge annual Flag Day presentation: On Wednesday, June 14, the Elks hosted a Flag Day event to honor the American flag
The Galena Foundation hosted an annual concert featuring Hunter Fuerste and his American Vintage Orchestra on Saturday, June 17. Here, Gary Kirst of Galena showed off his trumpet skills during his solo at the event.
Hunter Fuerste concert
Scales Mound kicked off its celebration with a parade, which featured several different groups usually throwing candy for the people watching.
Happy Birthday, Scales Mound!: Scales Mound hosts celebration for the village’s 170th anniversary
SCALES MOUND–Happy birthday, Scales Mound! Scales Mound celebrated its 170th anniversary on Saturday, June 10, with carnival rides, music, food and activities for kids. Village … more
Devin Ganka of Galena Food Adventures, left, offers empanadas from Galena Bakehouse to Gary and Connie Landon from Lancaster, Wis.
A new tour helps acquaint people to the different foods Galena has to offer
A love of travel and a love of food has led a local Galena man to start a new local business. Galena Foodie Adventures is tailored toward those visiting the area who are interested in experiencing a … more
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