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Crop planting behind statewide
GALENA–There was not much surprise when the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its Illinois crop progress and condition report on May 2 that the state was behind planting … more
Matt Oldenburg, Galena city engineer, holds a bowling pin from Leisure Lanes that was discovered while crews were digging to repair a water main break on Galena Square Drive recently. The pin still has marks from the fire that destroyed the building nearly four decades ago.
Striking a find
Many vacancies in local primary
by Brandon Behlke bbehlke@galgazette.com GALENA–Ballots were cast and counted on Tuesday, June 28 across the state of Illinois in the primary election. For some area residents, … more
Galena VFW Post 2665 recently donated $1,000 to the Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District for new medical equipment. Participating in the check presentation are, from left, VFW Cmdr. George Petitgout, EMTs Glenn Harris and Aishah Aziz and EMS Coordinator Bill Bingham.
EMS receives donation from EMS
Ty Harmston of Country Financial (Elizabeth branch) recently donated funds to purchase a new mobile plant cart for the River Ridge Agriculture Department greenhouse. This plant cart will enable the students to use the space more efficiently and allow room for growing new species. Thank you to Country Financial for supporting the River Ridge agriculture program. Left to right: Peggy Trone, Ty Harmston, Laiken Haas and Joseph Winter.
Country Financial donates to RR Ag
National Pollworker Recruitment Day set for August 23
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has designated Wednesday, August 23, as National Pollworker Recruitment Day. This day of action is meant to assist … more
Jerry Howard, American Legion Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193 commander presents a certificate of appreciation for Culver’s service to the Post and the Galena area, to Caprina Abt. With them are, from left, Phyllis Zuehlke, Gage Soat and Krissy Warning.
Culver's receives certificate of appreciation
Kreider Services in Galena needed new food preparation devices and the Galena Lions Club was able to assist with a donation of $1000. Based in Dixon, Kreider provides direct care programs to persons with developmental disabilities. The organization has 29 24-hour supervised group homes in northwest Illinois. The Galena Lions Club donates thousands of dollars annually for community individuals and organizations in need from the proceeds of Galena Oktoberfest. More information about Kreider Services can be found at kreiderservices.org. To learn about the Galena Lions Club, go to galenalions.org or call 815-331-0180. Left to right: Kathleen Schuler, Chet Schuler, John Asta, James Watson, Michael Dykstra, Lenny Hosey, Paul Junge, and Larry Cording.
Lions donates to Kreider Services
A part of Spring St. got paved on Tuesday, October 10. Spring St. after the concrete was laid by Tim Doser.
Spring Street construction update
Zoning approves outdoor dining at Otto’s Place
GALENA–The Galena Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 9 and approved a request for a zoning map amendment to rezone 100 Bouthillier Street, the location of Otto’s Place from Low Density … more
30 new COVID cases in county
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–Between Friday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 27, 30 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Jo Daviess County. Jo Daviess County is considered a medium community level … more
United Way of Northwest Illinois grant awards
FREEPORT–United Way of Northwest Illinois announces its 2023-2024 funding awards. The awards equal $250,577.00 to 26 United Way of Northwest Illinois Partner Agencies and the Dolly Parton … more
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