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The Caswell family went with a Cinderella pumpkin patch theme with Briana Caswell as Cinderella, Austin Caswell as Prince Charming and baby Lydia Caswell as a pumpkin.
Trunk or Treat! Kids collect candy at local church before Halloween Parade
While the Halloween Parade was the big event of the night, drawing thousands of spectators, it wasn’t the only event that day. Crossroads Community Church’s Galena campus held its annual … more
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Rear Admiral James Greene Sampson
James Greene Sampson was born December 5, 1898 in Galena, son of Bias Clay Sampson and Annie Greene Sampson. In the 1900 census, James G., his mother and siblings were enumerated living with his … more
What are you doing for Christmas?: Preschoolers from Little Learners told the Gazette how they are celebrating Christmas this year and shared their thoughts about Santa and his crew.
Harper Wiegard, 5 Harper is going to open presents at her grandma’s house. Harper opens presents on Christmas morning but she said she doesn’t know what time she wakes up. When … more
The Amtrak train arriving at the Galena depot in May, 1980.
Waiting for the train in Galena...
As the month of February slipped away (even with an extra day) into March, I’d like to share a memory with you from that time back in 1974. I’m sure some of the readers of the Gazette … more
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Okra Playground members (from left) Essi Muikku, Sami Kujala, Maija Kauhanen, Veikko Muikku, Päivi Hirvonen and Oskari Lehtonen performed at Scales Mound as a part of World Fest.
Finnish musicians put on a show
SCALES MOUND--Students at Scales Mound got a taste of international music last week when a Finnish musical group came to perform. The group, Okra Playground, was brought to the United States by … more
Helping with food collection on Thursday, Dec. 8 for the Elks food basket program are, back, from right, Scott Price, Marty Soat, Scott Reinke, Thom Mercker, Wally Turpin; middle, from left, Todd O’Brien, Maria Atibagos, Bo Richardson, Casey Richardson, Julie Soat, Chandler Richardson, Mary Jo Reinke, Luke Einsweiler, Jack Huber; and kneeling, from left, Amber Greene, Wayne Moyer and Jeff Klein.
Galena Elks load up on food for annual Christmas basket program
Jerry Howard holds up a “V” at the World War II Memorial, which he says stands for victory, veterans and value. It’s a new thing he’s doing.
American Legion members go on honor flight
GALENA–The red carpet was rolled out for five veterans from American Legion Post 193 after they were selected to go on an honor flight. Honor Flight of Dubuque and the Tri-States selected … more
Chickpea picnic pasta salad
Chickpea picnic pasta salad
Picnic in a jar. This salad, some crackers or toasty bread, chunky apples, a bag of nuts, with your favorite beverage will satisfy all while watching your grandkids or the sunset.   … more
The 9-12 age group ran in when the doors opened and started picking up eggs. The younger groups were not as fast when they entered.
Elizabeth celebrates Easter early with Easter egg hunt
The Village of Elizabeth partnered with Crossroads Community Church to host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1. The hunt, which was supposed to at the Terrapin Baseball Fields, was moved into … more
Matt Nelson and Leisa Graves pose next to a sign noting where the Continental Divide is. They cycled on a route that took them across the divide several times.
Taking a cross-country tour: The cycling edition
Interested in going for a bike ride? How about one across the country? Leisa Graves and Matt Nelson, East Dubuque, completed their own bike tour across the country in July. Nelson had … more
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kidd (DD-661) underway, circa at the time of its commissioning in April 1943. Note that the radars have not yet been installed.
Calling all Pirate fans, trivia buffs, Navy vets and scholars of swashbuckling
Q. There are 282 ships in the U.S. Navy. How many can fly a pirate flag? A. One. Only 1 U.S warship is authorized to fly the Jolly Roger. That ship is the USS Kidd. Therein lies a tale. … more
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‘All shook up’
GALENA–I was just reading through some of the Galena Gazette newspapers from early 1993 and I found a story about the new Elvis Presley stamp that was being issued. It reminded me of a friend … more
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