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A barn raising was an early summer activity here in Jo Daviess County. Before help was summoned, the owner built the foundation and cut the wood beams.
The barn: It’s an integral part of the farm
For many years during the 1800s, lead mining was of vast importance to the economy of the area and transportation was mainly by the way of the Mississippi River. The arrival of the Illinois … more
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Connie Wienen, Galena, shows off the new Midwest Medical Center Auxiliary Foundation calendar for 2023
Hospital Auxiliary prints calendar just in time for holiday
GALENA–The Midwest Medical Center Auxiliary Foundation’s newest fundraiser is the printing and sale of a 2023 calendar. “It’s a perfect stocking stuffer,” Connie … more
On Saturday, August 12, EDGE Foundation presented Wingfest XVIII in downtown East Dubuque. RT&T Enterprises and RT&T Repair sponsored the event. WingFest included wing tasting, food and drink vendors, music by Unicorn Fist and free inflatables for the kids. The event also had fireworks at dusk. Here, Josh Schilling and Tom Bertjens get the grill prepped for wings.
East Dubuque holds WingFest 18
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1947: Processing plant built in Elizabeth
10 years ago June 27, 2012 Stockton Boy Scout Troop 31 recently announced Drew Groezinger has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Following the strong example from his great-grandma, Lillian … more
Lenny Wayne, left, and Pearl Olson.
Songwriters Showcase features Pearl Olson, Lenny Wayne
GALENA–Come to the Galena Center for the Arts outdoor stage at 7 p.m., Sept. 15 for an evening of music with Pearl Olson and Lenny Wayne, two of our favorite songwriters. If Mother Nature … more
A window in Charles Fach’s Artists’ Annex along Spring Street frames a maple tree changing colors.
Windows on fall
After last Thursday’s heavy snowfall and dropping temperatures that evening, Friday morning appeared full of winter’s splendor. Under sunny, blue skies and a backdrop of fresh snow, the hoar frost on trees, bushes and shrubs turned the Galena River area into a winter wonderland.
Winter’s beauty
At age 99 Doris Trader enjoys a ride down the hill on a toboggan. This was an annual ritual.
A fun-loving woman: Friends and family share memories of Doris Trader, a woman who enjoyed a good toboggan ride
ELIZABETH–From marching in a St. Patrick’s Day parade to tobogganing down hills, Doris Trader had fun in life and is remembered for that by those she leaves behind. Trader died on Feb. … more
1923: Hallowee’en duly observed in Galena
Nov. 6, 2013 Ten Years Ago Galena and Stockton meet in the second round of the IHSA state football playoffs Saturday. The Galena Elks Lodge honored its long-time members. Sixteen … more
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Matisse Piano Trio to play November 13 at Sinsinawa Mound
SINSINAWA, Wis.–The Matisse Piano Trio will present a concert at Sinsinawa Mound, 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13. This concert is part of the 175th anniversary celebration of the founding of the … more
Tom Lobacz, volunteer at Galena’s Old Blacksmith Shop, demonstrates the Sears Acme forge to Debra Krabbnenhoff, Chadwick.
Grandpa’s forge: How grandpa Paulus Klimstra’s forge made its way to Galena
Publisher’s note: One of the forges used at “Other Side of the Anvil,” hosted by the Galena-Jo Daviess Historical Society on the lawn adjacent to the Stillman Mansion October 15th … more
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Louise Jones with her mural.
Adventures in Stockton: Stockton destination development project is underway to bring new light to the historic downtown
STOCKTON–Galena Country Tourism, in partnership with the Village of Stockton, the Stockton Chamber and the Stockton Heritage Museum, celebrates Stockton’s history through public art and a … more
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