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Moving forward: Gazette has a game plan for moving foward, short and long term
Galena Gazette staff members have been fielding queries for a week or so about The Galena Gazette “going downhill.” The comments started coming our way after we shared details of major … more
A long wait...: Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. releases new bourbon
The old saying goes, “The early bird catches the worm.” Dating back to 1605, the year the saying is first recorded in English, its meaning is simple. If you arrive early, you reap the … more
Community contributions
D uring my career here, one of the constants has been the Galena Lions Club’s annual pancake breakfast. In my initial years here, the breakfast was hosted at Pete’s Steakburger Inn. … more
Gravesite of Brig. Gen. William R. Rowley, one of Galena’s Civil War generals.
Thoughts on decoration day rituals
Greenwood Cemetery, Memorial Day, 2023. We came to walk among the veterans’ graves, honor them–and remember. We were the only people in the cemetery. How differently Memorial Day is … more
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A former English major’s diverse tastes in literature
I appreciate a very diverse range of literature. I feel like that’s fitting for someone who studied English in college to say, but when I say diverse, I really mean it. I’m someone … more
Kiwanis prepares for Fourth of July
A Galena tradition is set to continue once again on Monday, July 4 as the Kiwanis Club of Galena prepares for the 28th annual Galena Fourth of July celebration. This year will be different than … more
Assessment process and the property tax cycle
The assessment process, which is part of the property tax cycle, is one of the most misunderstood processes. I hope this article will help alleviate those misunderstandings. The property tax … more
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Galena Police Chief Eric Hefel at Veterinary Associates.
Our perfectly, imperfect journey
A few years ago, a young woman asked me if I wished I could relive my life and do it better. “The truth is,” I told her, “I rather like just where I am. This is … more
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Reminding ourselves about tourism
I made a mistake today. Usually, I avoid reading comments on Facebook. Today, I looked. What was I thinking? Call me quirky, but I like to believe in the greater good of humanity. Facebook … more
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Here comes the sun. There goes the sun.
Oh, sure, our duo of intrepid Gazette correspondents could have witnessed the solar eclipse in Mexico, Canada or New England. But with The Totality (more on that later) occurring along a … more
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Rays of sunlight: Birth of a filly and support of friends bring Ehrlers comfort from their great loss
S ometimes, when the world seems dark and the search for understanding is difficult, a ray of sunlight suddenly appears showing a way forward or signals an opportunity for hope, healing and … more
Vintage breweriana signs like this Old Milwaukee one can go for hundreds of dollars.
What’s It Worth on eBay? Let’s go fishing
“Breweriana” refers to collectible items related to brewing and breweries. These can include a wide range of items such as beer cans, bottles, coasters, signs, trays, tap handles, labels … more
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