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Earth Works: It’s all about “stuff”
G ot too much stuff? These days it’s a common complaint. In past decades we thought nothing, or at least not very much, about throwing stuff away. Off to the landfill it went. However, … more
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Support for rural families during harvest
The end of summer in Jo Daviess County brings to mind rolling hills with colorful trees, school buses back on the road, and the glow of lights from tractors as area farmers harvest their crops. … more
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Maureen Bardusk walking the Camino de Santiago.
On walking and being in deep, deep peace
For the last five months, I have been taking morning walks. I originally had no lofty purpose in my long walks. Instead, I hoped that they would become a kind of emotional cleansing. I had some … more
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A noble effort will provide quite an opportunity
One of the great personal experiences in my life took place at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Aug. 22, 2017. I had been in Maine following the death of an uncle and had flown to … more
Random stuff I don’t understand
Full disclosure: Were my spouse to see the above heading, she would immediately order more newsprint and inform Woodward Printing they’re going to need a bigger press. Ditto for friends … more
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The aftermath: Two Floridians ponder the impact of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has come and gone, but in its wake families are mourning the loss of loved ones and quite possibly a way of life for the short and long term. . .well. . . maybe forever. One thing … more
Rod Moyer poses for the photographer.
A humble man of great courage
I have just had the great gift of interviewing a man with an open soul who knows a bit about life. I had no idea what Rod Moyer’s full story was when I first asked if I could write about him … more
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Compelling story: Holidaze event shows that dreams can come to fruition
There is something compelling about the story behind this Saturday’s Holidaze event, which the story, starting on the front page, shares. It’s a story about a dream, teamwork and how … more
Illinois SAFE-T Act: A misnomer with real consequences
While all eyes are on the 2022 General Election, no other issue generates as much political discussion in Illinois as the implementation of “No Cash Bail” on Jan. 1, 2023, a part of the … more
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Workshop helps me develop work habits, confidence
Hello, my name is Jill Winslow. I live in Warren with my cat Claud. I was born in Freeport on June 19, 1966. I grew up in Apple River and I have lived in Warren since 2005. I have been employed at … more
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This is the 1952-53 Basketball “B” Team, for Elizabeth High School. The team played during the first year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who recently passed. Players include, back row, from left, Coach Dick Carroll, Hank Schwirtz, Jack Graves, Ed Boettner, Emmett Keleher, Cleland Hancock, and team manger David Holland; front, from left, Jimmy Van DeDrink, John Eversoll, Captain Melvin Wurster, Gordon Heid, and Jerry Fox.
Queen Elizabeth II: A constant in our world since 1952
The world was stunned earlier this month at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In a prior iteration of The Galena Gazette, world and national news was found on the front page of the paper, with the … more
Abbey and Steve Ehrler just after the wedding on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Who would have seen her broken wing?
Some days last forever in one’s heart and memories, not because of any astonishing revelations. Such days endure because of their gentle loveliness. They carry a sweetness that is almost holy. … more
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