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No season is more magical in Galena and the surrounding countryside than that of Fall. The Autumnal Equinox officially began last Thursday at 9:03 p.m. However, many in the area get the sense of … more
This morning I had the notion of taking a very early walk through town along Commerce, Water and Main streets. I thought I might catch a few early workers getting ready for their day. Every … more
According to the Galena Daily Gazette of December 6, 1890, Spencer Hardenburg of Galena was about to leave for New York City with four “carloads of eggs.” Since the cost of eggs had … more
Ihave made a new friend. He spells his name E-L-L-I-O-T-T. Elliott Sprengelmeyer is six years old. We talked about trains. For a full hour, my heart was filled with the joy of train talk with a … more
This Memorial Day, I stayed home to go through some of my father’s military mementos. When I reread the letters my mother, sister, and I exchanged with him when he was serving in World War II, … more
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, a fresh-faced cub reporter began his first day on the job at the Galena Gazette. His name was P. Carter Newton; the date, December 10, 1979. The Newtonian era … more
Galena EMS had been focusing on additional dedicated medical personnel for a few years. This past Jan. 4, the Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District (GAEMSD) offered an EMT program through … more
Lilly was two years old when I took pictures of Scales Mound’s 2004 graduation. She sat next to me as the students entered. I snapped what I could from my seat. When it came time for the … more
This weekend I’ve been thinking about bicycling. At this point, Sarah might interject, “He thinks about biking all the time.” Gazette staffers might claim that, as well, especially … more
Mitakuye Oyasin. We are all related. I remember close Sicangu Lakota friends of Rosebud Reservation as I write this column based on one I wrote in 2015. I dedicate it to Warlene Yellow Cloud, … more
One hundred good things! After several rather grim columns, I decided to reaffirm the everyday moments that make us feel good. Joyfully, my list of good things is growing exponentially. What was … more
Galena Gazette staff members have been fielding queries for a week or so about The Galena Gazette “going downhill.” The comments started coming our way after we shared details of major … more
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