The August 16th article by Murphy Obershaw, describing her first year as a reporter for the Galena Gazette, got my mind working overtime. It reminded me how some things change over time, and some …
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by Jim Burgett, Highland
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9/5/23
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There seems to be some confusion over the full page add backing Jerry Westemeier, Bobby Hahn and Marc McCoy.
It lists these candidates and then states “200 Years of Home Grown …
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by Patrick Thomas Murphy, Galena
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4/4/23
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A “story” may be true or not and still be interesting. I share with you one I thought interesting.
The recent Gazette articles on “forgotten stories” and another entitled …
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by Larry Kramer, Flora, Illinois
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9/5/23
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This letter is in response to the very alarming letter by Joanne Turner concerning SEL training being used in Galena Grade Schools.
I looked up the SEL training and the statement about SEL …
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by Lynn Allen, Galena
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10/3/23
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Well over a year ago, our American flag was deliberately removed from the main floor of the Galena Library. It ended up in the basement behind some cardboard boxes and then disappeared entirely. I …
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Rick Pariser, Galena
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4/23/24
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Let’s stop worrying. Instead of turning hateful and nasty, let’s celebrate diversity.
1. Black, white, Asian and Hispanic: all cool and wonderful
2. Men and women: all cool and …
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by Chuck Wemstrom, Mount Carroll
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4/4/23
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As the Gazette continues to adjust to be in line with policies held by other Woodward Communications Inc. newspapers, please take note of our new Letter to the Editor policy. This new policy will …
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9/5/23
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You may want to consider adding “Fact-check your letter” to your “Letters to the Editor Policy.” A letter in the September 27 Galena Gazette states that the Gazette reported …
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by Ron Jenkins, Galena
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10/3/23
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Now is the season of March Madness. Basketball teams of great ability play their hearts out to rack up points and win a championship.
It is also the season when aspirants for high office compete …
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Marcus Medler, Galena
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4/23/24
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The walnut tree leaves are falling in the yard already. I spend a lot of time under the tree enjoying the leaves that touch my shoulder like fall rain.
Its slender leaves tinted with elegant …
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by Angelina Kim, Elizabeth
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10/3/23
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A big shout out and thank you to all who participated in planning, hosting and recognizing the Gold Star families of the Jo Daviess County Vietnam veterans. It was a very nice welcome home tribute to …
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by Richard and Ruth Foht, East Dubuque
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5/3/22
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What a butcher job! Trees can’t talk but I’m sure they’re crying.
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by Rick Pariser, Galena
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10/3/23
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