GALENA–Each spring and summer, area gardens are filled with green and many of those green plants that are seen are hostas. At Murphy’s Gardens in Galena, an entire greenhouse is … more

LENA–Ethan Fiene began his dive into the energy sector while a student at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. After interning in the oil fields of Oklahoma, Fiene decided that he didn’t … more

GALENA–For years a small brick bungalow on Gear Street sat vacant, well, at least for humans, as raccoons and other animals called the structure their home as the structure sat abandoned. … more

Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822. It is this year that we celebrate his 200th birthday. His father was Jesse Grant and his mother was Hannah Simpson Grant. Jesse recalled that the … more

10 years ago April 25, 2012 Country Financial recently named Joe Miller of Galena to its distinguished Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors representatives who have qualified for 20 or … more

W hile traditional pizza is filling and tasty, the thick crust and fat in the form of layered cheese and meaty sausage add nothing to healthy eating. Here you can add your favorite vegetables … more

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