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Galena gives OK for deer archery season
GALENA–Armed with the knowledge that the 21-22 season only brought in 12 deer, the Galena City Council approved the 2022-23 deer archery season. During the Monday, Aug. 8 meeting, the city … more
Electronic recycling to take place August 26 at city hall
GALENA–The city of Galena will offer electronics recycling from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, in the parking lot of Galena City Hall. The city will accept televisions and computer … more
Council approves water main work on West Street
GALENA–Locals know that West Street is one of the key hacks to the U.S. 20/Gear Street detour. Need to get somewhere without running the entire detour? Just take West Street. That’s … more
East Dubuque City Council finds itself solicited to purchase raffle tickets to support fireworks
EAST DUBUQUE–What can be more entertaining than citizen comments during an East Dubuque City Council meeting? What can be more entertaining than seeing city council members squirm when dealing … more
Guys’ plans receive zoning board approval
GALENA–It’s a thumbs up from city zoning. During its meeting Wednesday, Aug. 10, Galena’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved several aspects of Guys Towing’s efforts to … more
Voices of Stephenson County plans volunteer training
FREEPORT–Voices of Stephenson County is starting a volunteer training class for sexual assault services advocates. The free class is comprised of 16 hours of self-study and 24 hours of … more
Three join Galena Center for the Arts board
GALENA–The Galena Center for the Arts has three new members to its board of directors for the 2022-2023 year: Megan Gloss, Denise Spielman and Colin Sanderson. Matthew Blaum retains his … more
Finally!: After years of waiting, Midwest Medical Center to move forward with turning lane project
GALENA–A long-standing promise to the community–turning lanes into Midwest Medical Center and East Golf View Drive–should come to fruition in 2023 thanks to a recent decision by the … more
The Galena Police Department responded to this crash late Saturday, Aug. 6. The truck eventually stopped on the hill behind St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Truck crashes off Prospect
GALENA–At Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11:15 p.m., the Galena Police Department was dispatched to 219 South Prospect for a call of a vehicle that left the roadway. Officers discovered that a truck … more
Scales Mound Fire Station Number 2 unveiled two Stryker Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors that will be used by the district at a ceremony held on July 30.
Two welcome additions to Scales Mound Fire
GALENA–On Saturday, July 30 at the station, the former Galena Territory Fire Station, now called Scales Mound Fire Station Number 2, unveiled two devices that will help save lives. Through … more
Supporters for Safe Haven Humane Society attended a fundraiser concert on Friday, July 29 at Turner Hall featuring the band Classical Blast. Volunteer Firefighter/EMT John Loebel and local actress/yoga instructor Cindy Tegtmeyer raised funds during the event.
Safe Haven fundraiser
Galena Canning Company recently came under new ownership as locals Jeff and Sherae Holder and Pat and Ric Walsh have taken the reins of the longtime Galena establishment. The Chamber ribbon cutting was held July 20.
State grant program just one Chamber event
“But it’s gonna take money A whole lotta spending money It’s gonna take plenty of money To do it right….” George Harrison could have been singing about … more
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