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When Dixon County, Nebraska, beckoned Galenians
Most of us tend to think about historical migrations TO Galena: tribal nations; French-Canadians; Missourians from St. Genevieve and St. Louis; emigrants from England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, … more
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It’s fall in Galena and around town there are scarecrows, including this one upside down in a planter at the Galena Country Visitor Center.
Creepin' it real
Do you recognize them?
The Name of the Game
One of the first things that we acquire when we enter this world is a name and this story deals with just that - your name… This letter was written to the Gazette in February of 1872. It … more
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Left: During Skit Night, on Oct. 4, seniors Charlie Duncan and Mikayla Knautz were crowned this year’s Homecoming King and Queen. Fellow Homecoming Court members Kiera Linenfelser (far left) and Frank Ciangi (far right) cheer them on as they receive their crowns and sashes. Contributed by Susan Bookless.
Celebrating Homecoming in Galena: Galena students celebrated Homecoming by participating in a variety of events including Skit Night, the parade, tailgate, football game and dance.
Jordan Hoftender (left) and Renee Dieschbourg (right) worked at the sales table for the Riverview Center’s 26th annual Duck Derby Saturday Oct. 7. The Duck Derby, held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the Galena River, had a winning prize of $1,000. Additional winners had a chance to win a Midwest Staycation, or a gift card bundle. All proceeds go to providing free and confidential services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Visitors, locals shop vendors at Country Fair: Several craft vendors, both local and farther away, came to sell their pieces at the Country Fair. Local businesses and organizations were also present to sell food and drinks.
Carla Randecker spotted this bullfrog in the Galena Territory a couple weeks ago.
Toad-ally awesome
Grace Lin
Draw along with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Grace Lin
GALENA– The Galena Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries participating in Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present to host the award-winning New York Times bestselling … more
Andrew Jones pours grapes into the crusher as Ed Strenski and Angela Jones catch the crushed grapes and juice in a bucket.
Grape Expectations
SCALES MOUND–It’s fall and that means harvest time in the vineyards of Jo Daviess County. This year, the harvest is a bit early due to the effects of summer’s weather. … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1998: Second City touring company to perform at Turner Hall
Ten Years Ago October 2, 2013 Oktoberfest has been a tradition for many western towns, but no one does it quite like Galena. The celebration kicks off at noon Saturday, Oct. 5 on … more
A representative of A Fudge Lovin’ Company, right, tempts (L-R) Margi Mapes and her granddaughters Cierra and Cheyenne Mapes with some fudge treats at the River Ridge Craft Show Sunday, October 8. The Craft Show was put on by the River Ridge PTO at the RR high school. PTO president Jessica Engle said the show, now in its 29th year, featured arts and crafts from 84 vendors this year.
River Ridge Autumn Craft Fair
Canadian trip reservations now open
ELIZABETH– Farm Bureau announces the upcoming Canadian Rockies, Lethbridge, and the Calgary Stampede trip on Wednesday, July 3 through Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This six-night, seven-day trip … more
The Galena High School Class of 1968 held their 55th Class Reunion at the Galena Cellars Winery on Saturday, September 16. Classmates enjoyed catching up with old friends and reminiscing about their days together at good old Galena High. The attendees enjoyed many old class pictures and other photos on display. The names of all dearly departed classmates were read in memorial. The class is working on documenting the history of several city and rural schools in the Galena area since they were probably the last class to attend these schools prior to school consolidation in 1957. Here, back row, from left: John Rigdon, Neena (Northcraft) Simmons, Peg Murphy; third row, from left: Gary Jobgen, Andy Bussan; second row, from left: Brice McKinney, Charlie Marsden, John Hudson, Jim Sproule; front row, from left: Ron Bussan, Kathy (Dellabella) Marsden, Carla Petitgout, Teri (Birkett) Bautsch, Ginger (Karberg) Eisbach.
GHS Class of '68
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