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The community room/concessions space is nearing completion at Scales Mound School as Project 2021 nears its conclusion.
Scales Mound Project 2021 update
The Galena ARC and Scales Mound School District are within weeks of opening the new daycare as part of Scales Mound’s Project 2021 facility enhancement and expansion. The daycare will serve preschool students along with toddlers and infants. The ARC is also planning for a summer camp program as well. From left: Dave Decker, Galena ARC executive director; Brenda Jakel, Galena ARC childcare director; and Dr. MaryBeth DeLaMar, Scales Mound superintendent. Brandon Behlke photo
‘A great partnership’: ARC partners with Scales Mound School to open daycare
SCALES MOUND–After a couple years of planning and building, the Scales Mound School District’s Project 2021 is nearing its completion. One of the crown jewels of this new project is a … more
Business Showcase this Saturday
GALENA–The last Galena Area Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase was in March 2020. It was also only days before the pandemic shut down the world. For the 2021 Business Showcase, the … more
Galena VFW Post 2665 recently donated $3,135 to the Galena ARC for a pottery wheel for the art program and for two laptops for the new Scales Mound daycare. Commander George Petitgout, right, presented the check to Dave Decker, Galena ARC executive director. Hillary Dickerson photo
Galena VFW donation
GCT discusses parking situation
GALENA–The Galena Country Tourism (GCT) board met Tuesday, July 13 to discuss the situation regarding parking in downtown Galena. “The board agrees that it is not our job to solve … more
Historical society board members prior to work beginning on the project. From left: Tessa Flak, executive director; Christine Harris, Doug Hilgendorf, Bonnielynn Kreiser, Kris Chapman, Mike Blaum, Frances Rivoire, Bryon Taylor and Jim Durrant. Not pictured: Steve Coates, Cory Ritterbusch and Emily Legel.
Rehabilitation work underway on Stillman
GALENA–Work is underway on the rehabilitation of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society’s Nelson Stillman House on Bouthillier Street. The first phase of construction involves … more
Graham and Jonathan Miller, Galena, spend time at Canyon Camp in rural Stockton. The camp has been an important part of scouting in the region since 1936. Contributed photo
Saving Canyon Camp
GALENA–The local Boy Scout community was shocked by a sudden announcement from the Blackhawk Area Council in Rockford that the beloved Canyon Camp was potentially up for sale. On July 6, word … more
Funding–$2 million–is currently included in the INVEST in America Act for the relocation of the Midwest Medical Center main entrance from U.S. 20 and Norris Lane to U.S. 20 and Golf View Drive. The goal is to improve safety and accessibility to the medical center. Hillary Dickerson photo
Hope for hospital entrance
GALENA–Sometimes when one door closes, another opens. It seems that may be the case with the proposed relocation of the main entrance to Midwest Medical Center off U.S. 20 at Golf View Drive … more
Carol Diews
‘It was a wonderful gift’: Galena library gifted over $200,000 from estate
GALENA–Galena Public Library director Jenna Diedrich was blown away when she learned recently that the library will receive a gift of $200,969 from the Carol Diews Estate. “It was a … more
Southwestern Superintendent John Costello, left, and Ron Beaver, director of facilities and maintenance, discuss plans for a space in the elementary school that will soon house the new daycare facility.
Southwestern prepares for daycare opening
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Childcare has been an issue for rural communities over the past few years and some area school districts are trying to help provide that service. The Southwestern School … more
Warren continues its blight fight
WARREN–The Warren Village Board, meeting June 28, continued discussion on dilapidated buildings and blight in the village. It’s an ongoing issue as village trustees decide the best path … more
Hazel Green talks electrical wires
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–An ongoing discussion at Hazel Green Village Board meetings revolves around moving electrical wires underground throughout the village. At the Tuesday, July 13 meeting, there … more
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