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The railroad bug has bitten, along with seasonal mosquitoes. Galena railroading history, however, does not leave me itching or batting away an annoying hum. Instead, my imagination is filled with … more
Today is Dec. 28. I heard a small news item while I was watching my favorite television news magazine the other day. That item reminded viewers of the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act … more
Hi, my name is Murphy Obershaw, and I am the new reporter for The Galena Gazette. I’ve met several of you already, but I know there are plenty I still need to meet. My journalism career … more
If you look at the family news on page 21A, you’ll notice that the family has had quite a time. There’s a wedding notice for my nephew, Nate Jackson, and his new bride, Chelsea. The … more
Hello, my name is Jessica McBride. I live in Galena with my husband Todd. I graduated from Savanna High School in 2004. I was born on Oct. 24, 1985. I now have been employed with The Workshop … more
My  friend Marge Cooke passed away on Saturday, Aug. 27. She was such a kind soul. She was a woman who didn’t have enough body parts to count all the friends who admired her. Marge … more
In a career filled with innovation, longtime Galena resident Bill Farrell (1936–2021) showed the world that ceramics can be vessels for ideas, inspiration and stories, as well as food. A … more
A few players and parents of fall sports teams have asked “How can we get more coverage for our son’s/daughter’s sports team?” Excellent question, and we have some information … more
Emma Furlong was busy helping customers at The Galena Bakehouse this past Sunday morning when I stopped to pick up a cup of coffee for myself and Jay Dickerson who is so kindly helping us assemble … more
Hello, my name is Todd McBride. I live in Galena with my wife Jessica. I was born on August 6, 1974. I grew up in the Chicagoland area and graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School. … more
Ed. note: The protagonist of the following story, Kevin Engler, Gazette compositor, used to play in a rock and roll band. He loves music and lyrics and music history, thus the format of the article … more
Publisher’s note: This is a letter which Elizabeth Village President Mike Dittmar mailed to Elizabeth residents recently. The letter raises important issues such as community members running … more
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