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Jim and Suzanne Sproule stand with their one-in-a-million find, a Civil War pistol owned by Suzanne’s great-grandfather, John Rodden.
‘Like winning the lottery’: Jim Sproule finds Civil War firearm belonging to wife’s great-grandfather
GALENA–It was a one-in-a-million find for Galena resident Jim Sproule as he was directed by an antique dealer to a Civil War-era pistol while Sproule was looking for Galena pottery. The pistol … more
On Oct. 2, the East golf course at Eagle Ridge closed for the season. On Oct. 3, the East crew played golf in the morning and at noon shared in eating pizza as well as a celebration cake. In the afternoon, the crew cleaned the outside area and locked up the carts for the season. Inside, they cleaned the clubhouse and inventoried all of the golf apparel and golf items as well as the food and beverage which was sent to the other courses. Participating were, back, from left, Gene Graves, John Sammon, Steve Settler, Bill Lenman, Ed Purman, Jim Anderson, Ed Ersfeld; and front, from left, Abbie Green, Bob Thorsness, Dick Cahill, Johnny O’Shea, Keven Doran, Dave Huszar, Garnet Fee and Tom Landoch. Not available for the photo: Bob Russell, John Lobel, and Wes Hindrichs.
Last golf of the year
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 2012: Blaum brothers plan craft distillery for Galena
10 years ago, August 29, 2012 In early August, brothers Matthew and Michael Blaum asked the Galena City Council to amend the city code to add a craft distillery license, a necessary step to … more
Members of the Galena High School class of 1957 held a reunion at Emmy Lou’s on Friday, Sept. 23. Attending were, back, from left, David Eisbach, Richard Auman, Dr. Robert Metzger, Carol Feeley Metzger, Rose Erner White, Doris Bastian Glick, Richard Miller, Juanita Cox; middle, from left, Lenore Schaber Bowen, Elizabeth Wasson Otero, Jean Harris, Sharon Niemeyer Pearce, Dorothy Beckwith, Judy Dersch Thompson; and front, from left, Darlene Berlage Griebe, Libby Redington Lutes.
Last graduating class from ‘Old Galena High School’ holds 65th reunion
GALENA–It was June 3, 1957 when a class of 60 graduates proudly walked across the stage of the old gym in Galena. There they received their diplomas, handed to them by Karl Metzger, school … more
There have been several events leading up to Christmas over the past month, like the Jeep Jingle Parade, tree lighting, Holidaze Festival, Fire in the Sky, Luminaria, Living Windows, ARC Take the Cake Auction, ARC Cookie Walk, and the Snowflake and Sweets Stroll. Living Windows saw many characters, such as the Grinch at the Galena Bakehouse.
Celebrating the Christmas Season in Galena
Paula Jones and her daughter Ashley Jones are both involved in Special Olympics Illinois. Ashley is an athlete while Paula participates in the Special Olympics Illinois Families program.
Jones family blessed by life changing programming
“It has been a blessing in our lives,” remarked Paula Jones, mother of longtime Special Olympics Illinois athlete, Ashley Jones. Paula is referring to their family’s experience with … more
4-H members showcase their exhibits during the Fair
ELIZABETH–4-H members from all over the county participated in the 2023 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fair on Monday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 19. Participants exhibited in a variety of … more
Steve Repp located this photo of a Christmas in Galena in 1896.
Christmas in Galena 1896
I was looking through some old photographs that I have and I found the one that I include with this story. The photo was taken at Henry Henning’s studio. Unfortunately, there were no names … more
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Once again Jo Daviess County residents woke up to snow on the ground. . .but this time the snow started the evening of April 16 and early morning of April 17. In Galena, there was one to two inches on the ground. The heavy snow clung to trees, railings and cars. . .but luckily the sidewalks are clear. Are there any wagers if it will snow yet again this spring?
Again?
Sonji Palmer pulls her son, Jamal Selesi, in close for a photo.
Mother and son find belonging through sports determination
“If Jamal can do it, so can I,” remarked Sonji Palmer, mother of Special Olympics Illinois Region J athlete, Jamal Selesi. This mother and coach finds inspiration in her son. … more
Take a stroll this weekend and enjoy chocolate
GALENA–Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate, and Galena has plenty of that to offer during the Chocolate Lovers Stroll. The Chocolate Lovers Stroll, an annual Galena Downtown … more
Bill Kemp plays the bass drum as the East Dubuque Drum & Bugle Corps marched in the 2015 East Dubuque Memorial Day Parade. Playing a horn in the background is Dave Oglesby, Dubuque, Iowa.
East Dubuque Drum & Bugle Corps looking for new home
EAST DUBUQUE–It’s called a community treasure, but this community treasure has no place to call home. For years, the East Dubuque Drum & Bugle Corps has called the second floor of … more
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