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Scales Mound FFA to sponsor blood drive June 1
SCALES MOUND–You can save a life at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on June 1, 1-6 p.m., at the Scales Mound Town Hall. For the best service, please make an appointment at … more
Galena Public Library to host virtual programming
GALENA–The Galena Public Library will offer two virtual programs via Zoom presented by Alison Schoenrock, the owner of Innovative Independence, Inc. The first session, Socially Distanced, … more
Gift to benefit CTE
ELIZABETH–A $10,000 gift has launched a new fund for the Jo Daviess-Carroll Career Technical Education (CTE) Academy in Elizabeth. The gift will start a fund called the CTE Academy Foundation … more
USDA: COVID-19 help for farmers
SPRINGFIELD–The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the … more
Japanese knotweed is an invasive species.
Japanese knotweed: Early detection, rapid response are key to halting spread
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–Three years ago, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) stewardship staff began spotting a new invasive plant, Japanese knotweed, around streams and drainage ditches in … more
Courts to open for business June 1
GALENA–On Monday, June 1, judges in the Illinois 15th judicial circuit will begin hearing essential cases. On May 20, the Illinois Supreme Court modified its order of March 17, allowing this … more
Board opts to reschedule Elizabeth Fair
ELIZABETH–The Elizabeth Community Fair Board of Directors has rescheduled the 100th Elizabeth Community Fair from July to August. The tentative dates are Aug. 21-23. “We believe it … more
COVID-19 cases increasing
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–As of Friday, May 22, there were 26 reported cases of COVID-19 in Jo Daviess County. The health department is not releasing the age, gender or community the cases are from. … more
No formal Memorial Day ceremony in Apple River due to COVID-19
APPLE RIVER–The Apple River American Legion announces that due to COVID 19 restrictions, there will be no formal Memorial Day ceremony this year in Apple River. Village and cemetery flags … more
20 cases in county
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–As of Monday, May 18, there were 20 reported cases of COVID-19 in Jo Daviess County, an increase of one in the past week. The health department is not releasing the age, … more
From left, Julie Simmons, Kim Miller and Carole Shutts added sandbags to the banners on Thursday afternoon to weight the plastic down.
A banner celebration: Banners go up on Main Street to honor Galena High School graduates
GALENA–Banners celebrating the Galena High School Class of 2020 are on display on Main and Green streets in Galena. Last Friday, May 15, the Galena public works crew hung the banners, each … more
Gov. Pritzker broke Illinois into four regions for the Restore Illinois program which will be a phased approach to bringing Illinois back to work.
‘It’s like Groundhog Day’: Restaurants, businesses deal with continuing restrictions
GALENA–On Tuesday, May 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the Restore Illinois plan to allow the state to return from the coronavirus lockdown in a phased approach. Even though there is a glimmer … more
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