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Hills Unit HCE hears program on the five senses

GALENA–The Hills Unit of the Jo Daviess County Home and Community Education held its November meeting at Illinois Bank & Trust in Galena, Nov. 17. Fourteen members were present. The success … more

11/22/22

Michael Casper, President and CEO for Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc., presented during a senate committee.

Jo-Carroll CEO addresses senate committee

Michael Casper, President and CEO for Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc., spoke during a United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry hearing for the Farm Bill 2023: Rural Development … more

by Murphy Obershaw

mobershaw@galgazette.com | 11/22/22

Handfelt earns the American FFA Degree

GALENA–Maggie Handfelt was recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 29, for earning her American FFA Degree. She is Galena FFA’s third recipient since the … more

11/22/22

Mike Vosberg, Legion commander, receives a check from Grand Knight Chuck Frank, and event organizer, Bill Taylor.

Hazel Green KC completes community service projects

The Hazel Green Knights of Columbus (Council 7370) have recently completed two community service projects. A fundraising steak feed was held with proceeds going towards the Hazel Green American … more

11/22/22

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, members of Galena VFW Post 2665 visited veterans at Midwest Senior Care Community. Posing for the photo are, back, from left, George Petitgout, Guy Martelle and Marty Petitgout; and front, from left, Gerald “Gerry” Nagle, Jack Edens, Russel Deliberto, John Wachter and John Frutig.

VFW visits veterans

11/22/22

Veterans Day celebrations were held throughout Jo Daviess County last week. River Ridge fourth graders, from left, Abby Davis, Matthew Butcher, Julia Gerlich and Jay Fitzgerald hand out programs for the Veterans Day program held at River Ridge School on Friday afternoon, Nov. 11, for Elizabeth and Hanover area veterans.

Honoring veterans

11/15/22

Parker approval: Zoning board moves project amendment on to city council

GALENA–People had a lot to say about the Parker Project–about four and a half hours worth–at a public hearing before the Galena Board of Zoning Appeals, Wednesday, Nov. 9. At the … more

by Murphy Obershaw

mobershaw@galgazette.com | 11/15/22

City sets holiday electronics recycling dates

GALENA–Due to the holiday schedule, electronics recycling dates for the city of Galena are different for November and December. Instead of the traditional last-Friday-of-the-month collection, … more

11/15/22

Karen Strenski confirms voter information at the Rice Township polling place, while, from left, the four judges, Karin Strenski (with her back to the camera), Bill Strand, Terri Jackman and Bill Meyer go about their work.

Election day 2022

11/15/22

Galena Edward Jones office supports Toys for Tots drive

GALENA–Chris Curran, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Galena area Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy … more

11/15/22