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Sophie Ahmed, who grew up in the Galena area and graduated from River Ridge High School, sang the National Anthem prior to the start of the NFL preseason game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Sophia says this was a “bucket list” experience.
Sophia’s bucket list moment
CHICAGO–If you sang the National Anthem before 61,406 people, how might you describe the experience? Sophia Ahmed, daughter of Raechelle and Ikhlas Ahmed, Galena, did have that … more
River Ridge eighth grader Quinten Atutis spells on the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage. Atutis qualified after winning the River Ridge bee and the Regional Office of Education regional bee.
Atutis represents county on national stage: River Ridge eighth grader competes at national spelling bee
ELIZABETH–It was a whirlwind of a week for Quinten Atutis, an eighth grader at River Ridge, who recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. … more
The Elizabeth High School Class of 1968 held its 55th reunion on Friday, July 21 at Cajun Jack’s Bar and Grill in Elizabeth. Twenty class members attended the event. They were, front row: Bill Waser, Carol (Eickman) Waser, Susan Lunning, Carol (Haas) Stoner, Cathy (Hutchinson) Straight, Sherrie (Hoppe) Nauman and Kat Groezinger. Second row: Tom Virtue, Marion Ertmer, Sam Lieb, Nancy Roberts, Sherry (Westphal) Suess, Jim Diehl, Robert Spoerl, Ed Haring and Marc Schulz. Back row: Mike Chiaverina, Roger Eickman and Mike Read. Ray Thraen was present, but is not pictured.
EHS Class of 1968 holds reunion
Craig Haigh
ED firefighter writes book: Craig Haigh publishes ‘The Dynamic Fire Chief’ based on experiences
EAST DUBUQUE–East Dubuque Fire Department member Craig Haigh has used his past experience in leadership roles to write a book to help others in fire leadership positions. Haigh grew up in … more
A truck pulling a house tried to make its way down Main Street but couldn’t make its way through the street lined with cars. When the truck passed through the floodgates and The Galena Gazette office staff members Janet Shaw and Milly Jones said, almost in unison, “Did you see that truck carrying a house going down Main Street?” Galena police were called to the scene where they had to find the owners of the parked cars, and have those cars moved so the truck could continue down Main Street.
Tight squeeze!!!
Apple River State Bank opened in this building in Apple River on Jan. 5, 1948. The bank has operated at a profit every year.
75th anniversary: Apple River State Bank starts modestly and grows
APPLE RIVER–This year marks the 75th anniversary of Apple River State Bank. The bank is the only locally owned, independent community bank chartered in Jo Daviess County with seven locations … more
“Touching” events coming up at Galena Library
GALENA–As we head into the heat of summer, the Galena Public Library has cool programs for youth. July’s offerings include Touch-a-Truck, Greet-a-Goat, History Storytime and a … more
Owners Christina and Ismael DeLeon pose behind the bar of the newly-renovated Galena Lions Den.
The Galena Lions Den is open for business
GALENA–There is a new business in town! Be transported back to the 1920s prohibition era with the Galena Lions Den speakeasy located on Main Street. Once a jewelry store, the building has … more
52nd annual Historic Tour of Homes set for September 28-29 in Galena
The 52nd annual Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s Historic Tour of Homes will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29. The tour runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Homes … more
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Paul Studtmann is proud to house his bicycle collection in Elizabeth and said that he’s growing to love the community. The Bishop’s building has long been a downtown landmark in Elizabeth.
Bike collection on display starting in April: Vintage bicycles fill historic Bishop’s building in Elizabeth
“Isn’t this space just perfect for the bicycles?” asks Paul Studtmann as he looks around the Lyric Opera space on the second floor of the Bishop’s building in Elizabeth. The … more
Rust’s Livery owned by George Rust.
Reminders of the Past in Galena
An old photograph printed in the Gazette from November of 1975 showed the plaster being removed from the building at 216-18 South Main Street. What became visible was the painting of Livery … more
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Learn to dehydrate fruits and vegetables
ELIZABETH–Dehydrating food is one of the oldest food preservation methods around. However, safely dehydrating is critical to enjoying dried goods months after harvesting. Whether you want … more
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