The Galena Gazette and Midwest Medical Center published a special section in the Gazette in 2019, “Influenza—Looking Back: Lessons Learned in 2018 & 1918.” …
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3/19/24
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It was on an April day in 1861 that a local group of volunteers from the Galena area, called the Jo Daviess Guards made their way to the Illinois Central train depot, their destination being the …
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by Steve Repp, Galena Public Library
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8/16/22
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GALENA–If you take a look around Galena on any given day, you’ll see both locals and tourists accompanied by their dogs.
Galena is a mostly dog-friendly place, according to Gail Raven …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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4/4/23
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ELIZABETH–The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the winners of the “June is Dairy Month” coloring contest.
The contest was open to all children Pre-K though …
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6/13/23
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Ten Years Ago
February 12, 2014
$50,000 grant —Galena schools awarded matching grant to repair crumbling masonry at middle school
Faced with crumbling masonry at Galena Middle …
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Galena Gazette
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2/13/24
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HANOVER–VFW Post 5300 is named for three Hanover men: Berryman-Doran-Bainbridge. This is Melvin Bainbridge’s story.
Melvin Adair Bainbridge, son of Wilfred N. and Frances Wadleigh …
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by Mike Jones
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6/28/22
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10/25/22
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GALENA–On Thursday, June 22 tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the fourteenth year in a row to spread the word that swimming lessons save …
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6/13/23
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10 years ago
May 2, 2012
The Galena City Council voted unanimously in favor of a budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The new budget and tax levy had increased 2 percent and would increase …
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5/3/22
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GALENA–The Galena Center for the Arts announces the opening of exhibits in its main gallery and newly opened special exhibit space. The main gallery celebrates the beginning of 2023 with New …
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1/17/23
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GALENA–No more nursery pots at the glass recycling bin please!
Unfortunately, Galena Green Team has to end their plant pot collection prematurely. It has been too successful and their …
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6/13/23
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