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There is only so much one can do to save the planet! The power to make bigger changes lies with our lawmakers. Talking to lawmakers is the simplest individual action we can take. On Environmental … more
I did not make it to the summit easily. On that day, however, I was Queen of Bransford Road! Rewarded by the hot, southern wind on my face, I flew down the descent on the other side. I was 10 years … more
“If there is any killing to be done, let them commence by killing some of my children.” Hats off to the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society for its recent annual (theatrical) … more
A n article by reporter Murphy Obershaw in this week’s newspaper shares with us that the cadre of emergency medical responders in Jo Daviess County has just increased by 33 people. How cool is … more
Stella here. Sister and I can look right through to the heart of people. And what beautiful hearts we have encountered this week! Our first adventure in our search for this week’s … more
Oh, the empanadas I have known! Those the Colombian women in the plaza prepared were “sabroso”–delicious! During the eight years I lived in Latin America, my own taste palette was … more
L ast Wednesday, just before noon, I’d turned left onto Norris Lane and then into the entrance to Midwest Medical Center, only to see the ground littered with what looked like hail. There … more
One of the things I enjoy doing on a Saturday night involves watching YouTube videos from the talent shows such as America’s Got Talent and Voice which are so popular now. It’s the … more
Dear Crabby I am the mother of two young boys age 6 and 8 years. We live in a rural community near Galena and have a nice house with a huge backyard. All the kids in the neighborhood come over … more
I am convinced that we humans need to walk more. I find my long strolls to be both emotionally and spiritually uplifting. Though I am a country walker, I have recently discovered that early walks in … more
Mark Klausner, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa owner, and his staff know how to throw a party, a first-class party. The resort hosted a golf outing this past Wednesday, Aug. 10. Participating golfers … more
Renewable energy, resource conservation, energy efficiency, natural area protection. These are the drivers of the City of Galena’s green initiatives. For over a decade our city has sought … more
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