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Liz Larson
Easter art surprise at Prairie Ridge
On Friday afternoon, April 10, Galena ARC Art Director Liz Larson and her daughter, Padgham, went to work creating a special chalk art Easter message on the sidewalk of Prairie Ridge of Galena. … more
Wes Randecker, donning his Dr. Seuss hat, records a YouTube video to share online. He’s a regular volunteer at Galena Primary School and has found the videos a way to stay connected to the students.
Taking volunteering to a new level: Galena Primary School volunteer Wes Randecker keeps his connection to students through reading videos
GALENA–Wes Randecker loves serving as a volunteer at Galena Primary School, so when the pandemic closed school, Randecker found a way to continue his connection to the students in Marlys … more
East Dubuque School District Transportation Director Jeff Weydert performs “Baby Shark” online for East Dubuque elementary students to sing-along.
‘Wheels on the Bus’: Rennison and Weydert organize read alongs and sing alongs for ED students
EAST DUBUQUE–East Dubuque School District’s Transportation Director Jeff Weydert is often seen with his guitar after he leaves the bus barn. Throughout the school year, especially during … more
Kennedy Stoddard opens an Easter egg that was hidden by the Easter Bunny on Thursday, April 9, at the Galena ARC.
Easter fun
The Galena Lions Club recently initiated a small community service project involving a few hours of leaf removal. Chet Schuler, left, first vice president, had noticed leaves littering the Galena Public Library’s front yard and offered to remove them. With the help of club members Larry Cording, right, and Mike Buckman, eight bags of leaves and debris were collected on Saturday, March 14. For more information about the Galena Lions Club and its service, go to visit galenalions.org or call 815-331-0180.
Galena Lions help at library
Lewis Hillard is ready for a motorcycle ride on the bike he took down to Daytona Beach for the Daytona 200 motorcycle race. Photo courtesy of the Lewis Hillard family
Hillard brothers take interesting trips: Hillard brothers draw attention from local press after taking unique trips around the country; Jim Hillard builds a jalopy with the help of a friend, and heads east, the other rides motorcycle down to Florida in th
S ince many of you are cooped up in your homes and unable to travel or go out and visit your favorite haunts, we’re going to take you on a little trip this week and relive a bit of … more
FROM THE PAGES OF THE GALENA GAZETTE: 2010: Sunshine celebrates 35 years
10 years ago April 21, 2010 It’s a matter of “unprofessional and unethical behavior,” according to members of VisitGalena.org. VisitGalena.org Chairperson Penny Schwark and … more
Golden meals
Monday, April 20 - Italian Sausage, potato wedges, carrots, fresh fruit, whole wheat bun and milk. Tuesday, April 21 - Chicken a Roni bake, mixed vegetables, pineapple, bread, margarine and … more
Apple River Canyon State Park has been a go-to place to visit as this 1925 photo provided by Daryl Watson shows.
JDCF contributes to legacy of Apple River Canyon State Park
APPLE RIVER–The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) announces that it has contributed to the legacy of Apple River Canyon State Park with completion of the largest land purchase in its … more
Daryl Steinhagen cuts the hair of Clay Winter in 2018. Steinhagen retired in March after nearly 58 years as a barber.
Making the final cut: Elizabeth’s Daryl Steinhagen hangs up clippers after 58 years
ELIZABETH– A few circumstances colliding at the same time led 78-year-old Daryl Steinhagen to hang up his clippers for the last time. Steinhagen was diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and was … more
Stockton Police Chief Kevin Stewart, left, and Officer Brad Schubert, receive a $500 check from Sheila Haman, Unitarian Universalist Church board member.
Church donates to fund: Unitarian Universalist Church gives $500 to Stockton Police fund that does good in community
STOCKTON–The Stockton Police Emergency Fund was enriched by $500 from the free will offering at Stockton Unitarian Universalist Church’s recent Tim Grimm Concert. Police Chief Kevin … more
Sara Masconi from Italy stands with Destani Schroeder. Schroeder and her family are the hosts for Masconi during her year at Southwestern.
Masconi spends school year at Southwestern
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Sara Masconi and Destani Schroeder have formed an unbreakable bond since last August when the Schroeder family welcomed Masconi to their home. “At the beginning it … more
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