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It is my fault. My rear molar started hurting before COVID. Once total isolation hit, I learned to live with its flare-ups. Then last month it got worse. Really bad. I ached. My face was swollen. I … more
Children are settled into their seats as the curtain rises on the last episode of “Not Cheaper by the Dozen.” The curtain rises as a kite acting as a camera flies by a few street lights … more
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and for those who are in a relationship, that means that you need to come up with date ideas for your special someone. You could go the stereotypical … more
A new bridge opened with much celebration in Galena on April 12, 1907. The Spring Street swing bridge opened to traffic, once again bringing together Galena’s west and east sides. The … more
It was during one of my first tours in town that I got a question I hadn’t expected: “Where is U.S. Grant buried?” Admittedly, I was new to leading tours in Galena, so I was … more
There is no better experience when biking in and around The Galena Territory than finding Bob Rivoire doing the same. Bob’s an interesting guy and one could do a multitude of feature stories on … more
How many of us sit, reading or watching TV, mindlessly munching on snacks? This kind of mindless consumption is harmless, other than potentially being bad for your health. But many in our … more
Everyone in his family referred to him as “Uncle Jerry,” according to John Cox. It was an endearing term for Jerry Murdock, the former president and board chair of Galena State Bank, now … more
Commerce Street at 7:30 Thursday morning! My heart sings with the movement of goods; it sings the early morning song of working people making deliveries before the shops and restaurants open. It is … more
In a community brimming with historical significance, the latest act of generosity from the GalenaVeterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2665 stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of service and … more
Making a photo of first responders is a challenging business. Bill Bingham, Galena Area Emergency Medical Service coordinator, had asked if yours truly might take a photo of first … more
I want to take a few minutes to thank everyone who has reached out to me since my column last week. The welcome has been warm and very gratifying. I had a number of good conversations with local … more
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