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Rear Adm. Victor Blue (left center) chief of the bureau of navigation, inspects “Yeomen F, ” a female branch of the Navy, on the grounds of the Washington Monument in 1918.
Contemplating the ‘unknown’ woman of war
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 … more
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42nd Special Olympics Illinois: If you can, please attend the parade of athletes and opening ceremonies in downtown Galena on Tuesday
This next week marks a very special week here in Galena as the area hosts Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games. This is the 42nd edition, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. Imagine that. I was around for the very … more
Workshop helps develop work habits
Hello, my name is Dylan Clark. I live in Elizabeth. I was born on Nov. 1, 1999. I grew up in Rock Island. I have been employed at The Workshop since August 2021. The Workshop has been offering … more
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A need for community
I was born in 1993, yet many of my memories of Galena in my youth are of a community that worked together for the betterment of the community as a whole. It was business leaders, citizens and … more
Earth Works: Think green and eat local!
As the manager of Jo Daviess Local Foods (JDLF), the online farmers’ market delivering food throughout the county, I strive to “think green” every day. Local food is, by its … more
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Just Ask Crabby: Dealing with an odor
Dear Crabby : We were informed by our son’s grade school that he would not be permitted to attend classes at St. Mary’s anymore due to his body odor. I’m not kidding, Crabby. … more
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Delivery, whether along the riverfront of the Galena River, by train, horse-drawn carts and now trucks, has long been a part of commerce here. Eulberg horses provide the horsepower to deliver beer and other goods on Main Street.
A young newspaper carrier shares a story
Swept away by the beauty of hardworking men unloading trucks on Commerce Street last week, I proclaimed the impossibly lofty goal of writing a history of commerce in Galena in the following few … more
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Picture of Virginia Stopher, Arizona Daily Star, February 18, 1923, with the headline “19-year-old wife leaves her husband to make her own way by rail”
Conversation with a female hobo
My love for trains is sudden and unexpected. I trust my column muse, who whispered “Rails!” one rainy day. That’s what lured me to the Elizabeth Great Western Railway Depot Museum. … more
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Canadian forest fires make for interesting sunsets
O ne of my favorite evening activities now that the weather has moved toward warmer temperatures is sitting on my back porch. From there I can see young people playing on the new playground … more
Not such a good guy award: Columnist frets over ‘poor choices’ and noise that is greater than the parts
The Galena Gazette frequently gets letters extolling good folks for doing good things. We cleverly call this feature the “Good Guy Award.” Praise rolls in for good deeds, large and small. … more
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Ask Crabby: What do you do when your husband ‘creeps’ you out?
Publisher’s note: This is the initial “tongue-in-cheek” advice column courtesy of Dave Sproule of Galena.   Dear Crabby: Seems I have a peek-a-boo problem. Me … more
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Emilie, a Journey of Endurance - Part 1
Emilie Brandt Marchand still had a strong French-Swiss accent when she spoke to me that morning at the Old City Cemetery. I was relishing the first respite from days of excessive heat. The air … more
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