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FROM THE PAGES OF THE GALENA GAZETTE: 1970: 10 report for induction into service
10 years ago June 9, 2010 Galena’s Lynn Heitkamp and Nate Schueller were among the 200 collegiate athletes recently named to the all-academic team by the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic … more
Ellen Berning takes Louis, left, and Aloysius to pick corn in the field. Ellen says that she enjoys working with her grandkids and having them close by. She also said that working on the farm has given her grandkids a work ethic that isn’t found in other kids their age.
Raised on the farm: Three generations of Bernings work together on the family farm
MENOMINEE–Matt Berning grew up on his family’s farm and passed this experience on to his five children who are also growing up next door and helping with the … more
As Jean Carlson, holding a colorful bouquet, popped her head out the moon roof during the parade for residents of Prairie Ridge of Galena on Wednesday, May 27, her dad, Robert Beck, stood to greet her. In the background is Richard Bagster-Collins.
Prairie Ridge parade
Jay Dickerson, Galena Gazette advertising manager, right, presented a $100 donation to the United Churches of Galena Food Pantry from the newspaper’s Mother’s Day promotion. Food pantry representatives, from left, Jim Durrant, Karlyn Van Gelder and Tom Van Gelder, accepted.
Gazette donates to food pantry
Shullsburg still planning for July 4
SHULLSBURG, Wis.–The Shullsburg 4th of July Celebration Committee has announced their schedule of activities for their 2020 July 4 weekend. The annual event showcases a celebration of pride … more
Present-day view of the safe at the depot.
A safe story to read
The Galena Daily Gazette for Sept. 15, 1904, contained the heading and story that the “Illinois Central Depot Safe Robbed.” It was reported, “A brand new safe in the office of … more
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FROM THE PAGES OF THE GALENA GAZETTE: 1945: Altfillisch kills 8 ‘troublesome’ foxes
10 years ago June 2, 2010 Rotary students of the quarter are Sara Middendorf, East Dubuque; Nancy Cueller Martinez, Galena; Meghan Horton, Warren; Tim Dayton, Stockton; Austin Lyne, Scales … more
Galena library will take summer reading program online
GALENA–Looking for a way to keep your kids entertained and learning this summer? The Galena Public Library is here to help. Though the format will look slightly different, the library is … more
To celebrate the Galena High School Class of 2020, Ron and Pat Smith pulled out the Pirate gear and created an eye-catching display in the front yard of their home on Park Avenue in Galena.
Pirate pride
Extension, restaurant association to offer webinar
ELIZABETH–Local eateries, restaurants, cafes, pubs, and coffee shops are the social and economic lifeblood of many Illinois communities. Following the stretch of statewide shutdowns that began … more
Eagle Nature Foundation holds Big Bird Day May 9
APPLE RIVER–On May 9, the Eagle Nature Foundation sponsored a Spring Big Bird Day at Apple Creek Arboretum, Prairie and Woods, Apple River. Master birder Terrence Ingram documented as many bird … more
Extension: Fill your pantry with home-preserved foods
ELIZABETH–Rest easy knowing you have weeks of food available for your family in your home pantry. Learn safe and easy ways to preserve foods through a series of free, online workshops by … more
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