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Galena The American Legion Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193, Galena, meets the third Tuesday each month at 12 p.m. at the VFW Club. The meeting is followed by lunch. The next meetings are Oct. 17, … more
Lynn Houy
Police department welcomes new personnel
The Galena Police Department welcomed a new member to its team earlier last month. Lynn Houy began as the department’s new administrative assistant on Sept. 11. Some of Houy’s duties … more
Work has been done to the Lake Galena Marina at the Galena Territory including demolition of the marina building on Sept. 18. Here, Louie’s Trenching excavates the silt pond that will be filled with material hydraulically dredged from the present marina site. The pond is nearly a 1/4 mile long and over 18 ft. deep. The dredging is being done to increase the number of docking slips and align the slips in a more convenient position.
Demolition of the Lake Galena Marina building at The Galena Territory
Members of the Meskwaki Nation and Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma visiting their ancestral homelands at Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve with JDCF executive director Steve Barg last fall. From left: Mike Grass, Vance Brown, Steve Barg, Robert Williamson, Chris Boyd, and Sam Spang.
JDCF earns national recognition for merit
GALENA–One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the natural spaces they love. Since 1993, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) has been … more
DC RISE Real Estate completed their most recent “Community Project.” The team gifted 101 local students brand-new backpacks for the 2023-24 school year. These students attend school in Fulton, Galena, Savanna, Scales Mound, Warren, Blanchardville, Juda, Monroe, Platteville and South Wayne. A DC RISE Real Estate representative said, “It is important to remember: the future of our community is in the classroom today. Here at DC Rise Real Estate, we are committed to elevating dreams and enhancing our local communities through our services and deep community involvement. With a history of excellence and dedication to collaboration, we extend a heartfelt “thank you” to our community partners. Mission accomplished!” From left: Brittany Enos, Sara Robbe, Emilie Blum, Danielle Cline, Ashley Hartzell, Courtney Martins, Ashley Hoffman, Amanda Barker, Ginger Zambrano, Joanne Kutz and Michelle Bass.
DC RISE gifts backpacks to area students
The Stockton Heritage Museum will host Illinois Historian John Lynn, as he takes his audience on a road trip tour of Illinois towns. The presentation, “Main Street, Illinois” will take place on Thursday, October 19 at the Stockton at the Stockton Heritage Museum at 2 p.m. The product of a 30-year continuing project to capture the many ways Illinois towns offer roots, a hometown, and a Little America for all. The tour will highlight the charms, traditions, and personalities of Illinois towns led by the only person who has visited and photographed all 2,400 of them. Lynn takes audiences to the far-flung corners of the state to the small towns that aren’t on the map. The event is free and open to all audiences. For more information, please visit stocktonheritagemuseum.org, visit Facebook: facebook.com/StocktonHeritageMuseum, email at info@stocktonheritagemuseum.org, or call 815-947-2220. Stockton Heritage Museum is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to the preservation and teaching of Stockton area history. Visit the museum May-October, on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment. Above: Warren in 2014.
Stockton Heritage Museum hosts Illinois Historian
Ed Strenski, left, and Dennis Kueter, right, pose with their wines which won awards at the Illinois State Fair this year. Strenski won double gold (every judge rated the wine gold) in the amateur competition for his St. Pepin 1 and Galena Gold wines. His Fever River and Dechaunac also won awards. Kueter won gold for his Crimson Pearl wine. He also won awards for Red Blend and Frontenac Blanc. Another member of the NIWG, Lynn Kaufman, was recognized for her Concord wine.
Locals win wine awards
Cheri Droessler
Cheri Droessler named recipient of 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award
ATLANTA, Ga.–On Monday, September 18 Galena native Cheri Droessler was named as a recipient of the 2023 Executive Women in Supply Chain Award. The award is given every year to honor the … more
Stockton Police Officer Jeff Altfillisch receives donation from Country Financial representative Sarah Heller.
Country Financial supports the Stockton Police Department with Operation Helping Heroes donation
STOCKTON– Country Financial representative Sarah Heller is pleased to support the Stockton Police Department with a donation of $1,500. The funds will be used to support the … more
Halloween Parade: Here’s a rundown of what you need to know leading up to the 43rd Galena Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade.
A message from the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce: Tomb it may concern The 43rd Galena Area Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade, the biggest and spookiest in the tri-state area, is just … more
The Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand reopening. Back, from left: Emma Jane Mayer, employee, Keri Putera, employee, Tim McGuire, Joel Holland, Darrell Dulak, employee; front, from left: Brianne Van Hemert, Ginger Zambrano, family member, family member, Betsy Rose, Davis Pulikken, Babykutty Davis, Colin Sanderson.
The Galena Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated several ribbon cuttings over the past month
Galena Chamber Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 5:45 p.m.- Ribbon Cutting for Galena Board and Brush Thursday Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m.- Breakfast Club with speaker Greg Hart for Arrow Solar presenting on “Solar Powering … more
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