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Members of the Southwestern senior class were crowned Junior A champions at the annual Dragon Boat race in Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday, Sept. 12. Back row, from left: Jace Mess, Gavin Jochum, Jordan Stanton, Trey Weiland, Jordan Pergande, Max Richard, Colson Splinter, Corbin Splinter; front row: Gracie Redfearn, Lucy Freiburger, Madison Vosberg, Kinsey Droessler, Bailey Stephenson, Nevada Farrey and Alisa Ramaker.

Dragon Boat champions

9/21/21

The Scales Mound High School Class of 1971 recently held a reunion. Back row, from left: Dennis Stienstra, Phillip Soppe, Jim Wills, Mike Walters, Dorrance Bussan, Bill Laity, Larry Stephans; front row: Charlene Fellenzer Rowles, Rita Bussan Curtis and Roxanne Ohms Roley.

Scales Mound class of 1971 reunion

9/21/21

River Ridge announced their homecoming court for 2021. From left: freshman Joe Winter, freshman Gracie Vanderheyden, sophomore Isaac Rige, sophomore Avery Engle, junior Sophie Buck, junior Jamie Schnitzler, senior Maggie Cahill, senior Kari Conklin, senior homecoming queen Marlene Weidner, senior homecoming king Bryan Miller, senior Owen Holcomb and senior Travis Slattery. Brandon Behlke photo

River Ridge Homecoming

9/20/21

Military base renaming: Nominations sought for Galena general Chetlain

GALENA–The effort to recognize one of Galena’s nine Civil War generals, Augustus Chetlain, for his role in keeping the Union together and his commitment to civil rights has taken another … more

9/20/21

From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1946: Stadel has first ride on train

Sept. 21, 2011 There’s a new face on the Jo Daviess County Board. Marvin Schultz, county board chairman, appointed Randy Jobgen at the Sept. 13 regular board meeting to fill the seat vacated … more

9/20/21

A staunch member of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Harriet Low (Jenni Ackerman) encouraged the audience to avoid alcohol.

Cemetery Walk

9/20/21

Scales Mound class of 1961

9/20/21

Janice and Randy Watson have gardened in their backyard since 1990. The hobby has now expanded to three different gardens in their sanctuary.

Watsons enjoy their garden oasis: Galena residents have created multiple gardens in their backyard

GALENA–A lush sanctuary exists at the Galena home of Randy and Janice Watson. Flowers are in bloom, a pond gives off the relaxing sound of flowing water, and birdhouses, some built by Randy, … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 9/20/21

Dan and Cari Hulscher are owners of Hulscher Fencing. The business is celebrating its 40th year after being started by Dan’s parents, Butch and Shirley Hulscher, in May 1981.

A proud family business: Hulscher Fencing has served the tri-state area for four decades

GALENA–Hulscher Fencing has served the tri-state area since it was founded by Butch and Shirley Hulscher in May 1981. Since then, the Hulscher Fencing brand has been a trademark of the … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 9/20/21

Spotsie’s hits a milestone!

GALENA–As of Aug. 3, Spotsie’s has been open for one full year on Main Street in Galena, fulfilling its mission to give to others. With all of the challenges of 2020, co-owners Alana … more

9/20/21

Above: The ballroom is the oldest part of the Warren Community Building, built in 1851. The space is still serving the community as the polling place for Warren’s precincts. At left: The Warren Community Building has served the community for 170 years, having been built in 1851 by Freeman Tisdell, one of the village’s earliest settlers. The building is still rented by many area groups and residents for meetings and parties. Brandon Behlke photos

Preserving Warren’s history: With its interesting and varied history, Warren’s Community Building celebrates 170 years

WARREN–Built in 1851, the Warren Community Building has been the center of the community for the past 170 years. Over the past year, its history has been uncovered through the work of Gloria … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 9/20/21