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The marble bench is a testament to Horace H. Houghton’s service in the community.
Finally: 141 years later, there is finally a marker on the grave of one of Galena’s early settlers: Horace H. Houghton, Galena Gazette publisher/editor
For 141 years Horace H. Houghton’s grave site showed nothing. Over time, no one knew that anyone had been laid to rest there, just a stone’s throw from the magnificent monument … more
JDCF’s Frame Your Family Challenge moves again
ELIZABETH–The photo frame has a new location. That means the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation’s (JDCF) Frame Your Family Photo Challenge is now located at Shurmeier Teaching Forest … more
‘I like my new normal’
I wonder what life will be like after the pandemic. None of us know if it will be months or years from now. New habits we quickly became accustomed to may be difficult to reverse. Staying home more, … more
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Golden Meals adapts to pandemic
FREEPORT–Much has changed in Jo Daviess county the past few months, but one thing remains the same: people need good nutrition. Since 1974, NICAA–Golden Meals has been providing … more
Winners listed for Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing
July winners are being announced for the Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing which supports organizations in Jo Daviess and Carroll counties. Winners are Susette Einsweiler, Galena; Thomas Taylor, … more
IBT’s commercial card ranked nationally for fifth year
ROCKFORD–Illinois Bank & Trust has announced today that for the fifth year in a row it has been ranked among the top U.S. commercial credit card issuers for purchase volume growth. The … more
A 1904 map of Lafayette County, Wis., was uncovered by poll workers at New Diggings Town Hall.
Map quest in New Diggings
LEADMINE, Wis.–The New Diggings Town election workers recently uncovered a historic map while preparing the town hall for an upcoming election and a future paint project. Ronda Pedley and … more
FROM THE PAGES OF THE GALENA GAZETTE: 1945: Odd growth on potato vines
10 years ago July 14, 2010 The meeting to form committees to implement the Vision2020 Galena ideas is scheduled for Thursday, July 15 at 8 a.m. at the DeSoto House Hotel. The five ideas … more
Lenny Wayne Hosey
Galena Center for the Arts puts mini sessions on YouTube
GALENA–The Galena Center for the Arts has given its monthly Songwriters Showcase a twist. Due to the pandemic, the arts center has not been able to host its monthly sessions. However, each … more
Golden meals
Monday, July 13 - Hot dogs, sauerkraut, baked beans, fresh fruit, whole wheat bun, and milk. Tuesday, July 14 - Tuna and noodle casserole, peas, pineapple, bread, margarine and milk. Wednesday, … more
As a way to use large boulders that he excavated on a neighbor’s property, Ralph Radke started his Stonehenge project in 2003. It took him years, but the monument high atop a hill along Longhollow Road, is now finished.
Building his very own Stonehenge
ELIZABETH–One evening in 2003, sitting around a backyard campfire, Ralph Radke and a friend were talking about the rock that was excavated for a new house on the next road over from … more
Jo Daviess Local Foods adds Saturday delivery
JO DAVIESS COUNTRY–Jo Daviess Local Foods (JDLF), the online farmers’ market, has expanded its outreach to meet the needs of more customers. In addition to Tuesday evening deliveries, … more
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