On August 26, 1970, a group of French women tried to lay wreaths on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with the message, “There is something more unknown than the unknown soldier–his …
The general conversation this last week focused on two basic topics: the tragic deaths of two Galena …
This column appeared in the New York Times in December and focuses on the issue of gun safety. We thought …
On Nov. 26, 2022, some responsible Galena citizens, by reporting a vehicle speeding around town, …
Jo Daviess County Sheriff Kevin Turner and Jo Daviess County State’s Attorney Chris Allendorf are …
According to a citation from the Des Moines Register, Salon reported that the wife of Iowa Republican …
I woke up this morning to thoughts of war. Before I went to sleep last night, I listened to a report on …
Two disgruntled Galena residents walked into our office this week. Luckily, we did nothing to offend …
Ukraine’s agonies cause our hearts to weep. We watch with great sadness as lives are lost, …
I’ve never kept a journal or diary, but as I get older and I see so much change happening …
There are few things in life that can make a big difference in the lives of those around us; …
Quality Hill, Seminary Hill, Shot Tower Hill, Buck Hill, Poverty Hill, Gear Hill and Hangman’s …
On a normal Saturday morning there’s not a lot happening here. On most Saturdays and for most of …
Peering out my frosty window, watching tumbling snowflakes dance, whimsy drifts to mind. The street …