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Chase Dittmar shows off one of his frames filled with wax combs.

4-H leads to a hobby that buzzes for Chase Dittmar

ELIZABETH–“Discover Together,” which is the general concept of 4-H, and for one Jo Daviess County teen, that is where his interest in beekeeping blossomed. Chase Dittmar knew … more

1/17/23

John Heasley of Driftless Stargazing, LLC, will be leading a discussion of the book Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars at the Galena Public Library on July 5.

Galena Library and Driftless Stargazing partner to hold discussion

GALENA–The Galena Public Library is continuing the program series Community Reads for Inquiring Minds in which community experts lead discussions of fascinating, non-fiction books. On July 5 at … more

6/28/22

From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1947: Galena included in Senate appropriation

10 years ago July 25, 2012 After discussing three applicants for the vacant seat on the Galena School Board in closed session July 18, the board invited Pete Kieffer to fill the position … more

7/19/22

Paul Pendola is all set to accept Santa letters at his special Santa mailbox outside his business, Galena Spoon Co.

Santa letters welcome

GALENA–It’s time to send in your letters to Santa. Galena Spoon Co. owner Paul Pendola set a red mailbox outside his business at 201 Hill St, Galena, to collect letters for … more

by Murphy Obershaw

mobershaw@galgazette.com | 12/13/22

Check out the blue zone diet for healthier, happier living

There are blue zone areas all over the world where people’s longevity with less chronic disease excels over age 100. In the USA only the Loma Linda community on the west coast of California … more

by Charlotte Kennedy | 2/14/23

Kevin Melancon, representing General Augustus Chetlain of the nine Galena Generals, stood ready with the first pie as Mark Leonard, portraying Brig. General John Buford, from the Confederation of Union Generals, began the auction.

Buying birthday pies

The Old-Fashioned Pie Auction on Saturday, April 22 was one of the events held that weekend in celebration of Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday. Although this was a pie auction, different treats … more

4/25/23

Susie Schultz retires after more than 40 years

GALENA–After more than 40 years, Susie Schultz has retired from working! She began her career in high school working at a cafe before spending 13 years at the Ben Franklin store downtown … more

by Olivia Friederick

olivia.friederick@galgazette.com | 8/8/23

4-H Federation members decorated, set up, and led the event. Back row, from left: Karl Hubb, Owen Trone, Kyle Haas, Rylan Miller, Cody Noller, and Gracie Allen. Middle row, from left: Daphne Havens, Denali Fenn, Merrick Trone, Carissa Hinderman, Isabella Haring, Evelyn Noller, and Madelyn Koester. Front row, from left: Faith Morhardt, Christian Morhardt, Allauna Karberg, and Gabrielle Kelly.

Jo Daviess County 4-H holds recognition event

ELIZABETH–On Nov. 5, over 100 volunteers, members, and families gathered at the Elizabeth Community Building for the annual Jo Daviess County 4-H Award and Volunteer Recognition Event. … more

11/28/23

Broadening Opportunity Scholarships available to Broad Ideas Show Participants

The concept behind Broad Ideas is empowerment and solidarity. Seven years ago, when Broad Ideas began this journey, they were able to offer one $500.00 scholarship. The last six years, … more

2/13/24

Everett Rodda and Clyde Gray stand next to a barber pole on North Main Street.

The barber pole

GALENA–You don’t see them as much as you did long ago but do you remember the barber poles? How about some of those haircuts…crew cuts, flat tops or how about a butch? … more

by Steve Repp, Galena Public Library | 7/19/22

Everyone gathers around to unload the kiln! From left: Kellan DuPlessis, Duncan Walker, Alli Abt, Steph O’Shaughnessy, Ava Schumacher, Core Gullone, Finn Thraen-Borowski, Frank Polizzi.

Galena ARC Wild Clay Adventure: Six students participated in a summer workshop learning about clay and pottery

GALENA–Have you ever wondered how indigenous people and settlers of this area created clay pottery? What the different types of clay are and why one can be better than the other? These are … more

by Olivia Friederick

olivia.friederick@galgazette.com | 9/5/23