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Emmett Claire submits his ballot, while election judge Helen Carroll observes, at Turner Hall on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Polls closed at 7 p.m.: Jo Daviess County election results available online [Photo gallery]

Click on this link for Jo Daviess County election results. more

11/6/18

Dave Glasgow plays Taps at the Galena Memorial Day ceremony that was held at Galena’s Memorial Park on Sunday, May 29.

Remembering fallen heroes: Galena holds annual Memorial Day ceremony

6/7/22

Work on US 20: Spring Street detours begin this week

GALENA–Traffic changes start this week for the Spring Street reconstruction project. Eastbound Spring Street traffic will be detoured onto Gear and Bench streets. The detour route will be … more

6/21/22

Midwest Medical Center announces medical education loan-scholarship recipients

GALENA–The Board of Directors of Midwest Medical Center announced the 2023 recipients of the medical education loan-scholarship programs. Receiving load-scholarships are: •Emily … more

5/16/23

Firefighters work on putting out a fire at Grand View Estates in Elizabeth.

‘Very overwhelming’: Residents of Grand View Estates are now staying with family or in hotels after a fire on Sunday, June 25.

ELIZABETH–Residents of Grand View Estates in Elizabeth are dealing with the aftermath of a fire that took place on Sunday, June 25. Resident Marleen Hewitt was watching the storm through a … more

by Murphy Obershaw

murphy.obershaw@galgazette.com | 7/5/23

Friends of the Galena Library: Upcoming Mini Book Sales

GALENA–Mark your calendars for two Mini Book Sales! The Friends of the Galena Library will participate in the Galena Territory Association Farmers Market on Sunday, October 1, from 8 a.m. … more

9/26/23

Change is good for animal control

JO DAVIESS–Jo Daviess County Animal Control made a change. In the past, dog owners sent registration applications to PetData in Texas for processing. Pet registrations are now done at Jo … more

10/24/23

The Galena Speech team had a showcase event at the Galena Center for the Arts a couple of days before they headed to regionals. From left, Sabine Blaum, Liliana Asta, Julia Dominiak, Madison Wild, Charles Duncan, Adison Leitzinger, Sophia Wachter, Emma Blaum, Speech Coach Susan Bookless.

Galena Speech team is off to sectionals

This past Saturday, the Galena Speech team placed fifth at regionals. Traveling to Freeport, eight Pirates claimed podium places and secured berths in the sectional tournament on Feb. 10 in Rochelle. … more

Galena Gazette | 2/6/24

Return with us now to the thrilling days of yesteryear…

Usually around these parts, we deal in time frames of 100 or 200 years ago or the Civil War years, or delve into thousands of years ago of Native American history. Today, though, we’re … more

by Mike Jones | 5/14/24

Extension plans session on dehydrating fruits, vegetables

ELIZABETH–Join Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Diane Reinhold, for “Yes! You Can: Preserve It Safely: Dehydrating: From Grape to Raisin.” This session covers the basics of … more

6/7/22

Next date for the lawsuit is a progress call, tentatively scheduled for Aug. 25.

Parker project opponent files lawsuit: Neighbor claims city of Galena acted illegally during process

GALENA–A lawsuit has been filed in the ongoing saga involving the Parker project and its potential neighbors. Wendy Clark, a neighbor to the property, alleges city officials failed to … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 6/21/22