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Wayne Wackerlin Memorial Fund announces grant recipients: Connor Brown and Kelly Koester-Parks named 2022 recipients
OTTAWA–The Board of Directors of the Wayne Wackerlin Memorial Fund (WWMF) recently announced the recipients of the WWMF 4th Annual 2022 Grant cycle. After reviewing several notable … more
Brandon Diddens of rural South Wayne, Wis., has operated Rolling Stop Farms since 2019. Rolling Stop sells mushrooms locally and also provides product for Jo Daviess Local Foods.
Farming with a Fun-gi: Mushroom farm spores success near stateline; sells products with JDLF
SOUTH WAYNE, Wis.–Just across the stateline from Warren is a home nestled on a peaceful piece of property. Behind the walls of a remodeled garage is an area that looks like it may contain … more
On Feb. 27, Kent Henderson retired from Chestnut Mountain Resort after 38 years. Henderson is the longest tenured ski instructor in the resort’s history.
Ski you later: Henderson retires from Chestnut after decades of teaching
GALENA–Kent Henderson’s first job at Chestnut Mountain Resort was as a busser, which he worked for two weeks. “I felt like I was the only college-degreed bus boy ever to work … more
Everett Rodda and Clyde Gray stand next to a barber pole on North Main Street.
The barber pole
GALENA–You don’t see them as much as you did long ago but do you remember the barber poles? How about some of those haircuts…crew cuts, flat tops or how about a butch? … more
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From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1947: Galena included in Senate appropriation
10 years ago July 25, 2012 After discussing three applicants for the vacant seat on the Galena School Board in closed session July 18, the board invited Pete Kieffer to fill the position … more
Steve Repp found a photo from the March 22, 1979 Galena Gazette. “Galena ARC Preschool registration will be held April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the ARC Building, 413 Bench Street. Children must be four years old by Dec. 1 to register. Further information may be received by calling 777-2462 or 777-2248. Current preschoolers listen to a story from teacher Darlene Farrey. Shown, front from left is Jason Kevern, Ben Dodds, Ryan Schuler, Nick Leifker, Nicole Copeland, Jenny Gehrts, Jodi Kevern, Becky Machala; Second row: Justin Kieffer, Chad Stevens, Daniel Eammes, Gary Greene, Cory Funston; Third row: Jill Steinke, Russell Farrey, Joellen Steinke, Sarah Hesselbacher, Teri Machala and Michael Bunyer. Not shown: Beth Mrva, Mike Einsweiler and Emily Ehrler.”
From our archives: March 22, 1979
Schapville resident and local musician Jacob Underwood has recently hit the Bluegrass Today charts with his song ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.’ The song debuted at #8. Underwood is also a member of Bluegrass Express.
Underwood makes the charts with new hit
ELIZABETH–Local musician and Schapville resident Jacob Underwood found himself near the top of the Bluegrass charts this spring as his single “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” … more
Ceremony to honor Galena’s only Medal of Honor recipient July 24
GALENA–On Sunday, July 24, in honor of the Illinois portion of the newly designated Medal of Honor Highway 20, the Medal of Honor Highway 20 Caravan will leave East Dubuque, 9:30 a.m., and will … more
Galena Canning Company recently came under new ownership as locals Jeff and Sherae Holder and Ric and Pat Walsh have taken the reins of the longtime Galena establishment.
Opening a new era: Pair of Galena couples become new owners at Galena staple
GALENA–The Galena Canning Company has been a staple on Galena’s Main Street for nearly two decades and has become one of those stores that every tourist has on their list to stop in at … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1972: Schwirtz seeks annexation in Elizabeth
10 years ago July 12, 2012 It has been nearly two years since the Elizabeth Village Board first announced plans to renovate West Side Park and the community building. Over the last 23 … more
The participants in the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing in June.
Chamber news
Chamber Golf Outing a Success! Thank you to all our sponsors, silent auction donators, photographers and golfers! Special thanks to Tammy’s Piggy Wiggly for donating the delicious luncheon … more
The Galena Elks Club Slick and Easy is benefiting the family of Levi Edge. Edge passed away unexpectedly on April 26, leaving behind a wife and six children. The Slick and Easy will take place on July 30 at the Galena Golf Club.
Edge family’s loss: Galena Elks plan July 30 benefit for family that lost its father
GALENA–Tragedy struck a young family on April 26. Levi Edge, of East Dubuque, suddenly passed away at his home. The cause: undetermined. The family is still reeling from the shock, and is … more
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