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Emily Ruchti received the Hometown Hero award for her work as a nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital.
Former Galenian named Hometown Hero
ST. LOUIS, Mo.–If you’re “holding out for a hero,” then look no further than former Galenian Emily Ruchti. Ruchti received the St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero award on Dec. … more
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa hosted the Vintage Triumph Register’s Roadsters Run the Ridges convention Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. The event drew 300 people with 200 cars for activities in The Galena Territory, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa as well as a car show in Galena. Forrest and Ruth Shields, Park Ridge, bought this Triumph TR-3A Roadster in 1961 in Evanston. He drove it as he served in the Army and during his college years while courting his wife of 48 years. They drove the Triumph in all weather conditions, even in winter months when Forrest had to hand crank the car to start it. In 1971 a bolt on the radiator fan came loose and piercing the radiator. Although Forrest planned to repair the car, a growing family and the start of his contracting business delayed the project 43 years. Meanwhile the roadster sat in their garage until his son-in-law told him, “I know you are going to fix the car but if you started today you would not live long enough to finish it.” Fifteen months later, after a total restoration, he has his “brand new” TR-3. “I’m somewhat poorer but happy. I drive now only on dry sunny days and wish I was 20 years younger,” reported Forrest.
A "Triumph" in motoring
Too many cooks in the kitchen wasn’t a bad thing for the Galena Elks Lodge’s 37th annual wild game feed. Cooking up a storm are, from left, Dan Smith, Rick Brandt, Mark Einsweiler, Jerry Westemeier, Luke Einsweiler and Dennis Wienen.
Galena Elks host another successful wild game feed...
Kevin Scharpf takes a seat in his newly-acquired restaurant.
Restaurant owner from Galena takes over Otto’s
GALENA–Otto’s Place is under new ownership. Galenian Kevin Scharpf recently purchased Otto’s from former owner Megan Carter. Carter asked Scharpf one day how interested he would … more
Devin Ganka of Galena Food Adventures, left, offers empanadas from Galena Bakehouse to Gary and Connie Landon from Lancaster, Wis.
A new tour helps acquaint people to the different foods Galena has to offer
A love of travel and a love of food has led a local Galena man to start a new local business. Galena Foodie Adventures is tailored toward those visiting the area who are interested in experiencing a … more
Tesla Gebauer, 4 Tesla will celebrate Thanksgiving at her cousin’s house. She is going to eat turkey and carrots. Chocolate chip cookies will be served for dessert. Her mom and dad will heat the store-bought turkey in the oven for 10 minutes at 6 degrees.
Turkey Talk: Preschool students at Galena Middle School share their plans or at least what they think they are doing for Thanksgiving.
Working the front table are Galena Lions Club members Scott Roberts and Nathan Vondra.
Lions' Pancake Breakfast
After a two-year hiatus, the Lions Club hosted its annual pancake breakfast at the Galena High School on Sunday, February 12. The all you can eat event also featured a bake sale. All proceeds were … more
Curt Russ played the bagpipes in the last St. Patrick’s Day Parade that Galena had back in 2019.
Galena’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns after three-year hiatus
GALENA–After a three-year hiatus, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back. The Galena Elks Lodge has organized the parade, Shamrock Shimmy 5K and Kid’s Mini Shimmy since 2015 but … more
Wayne Wackerlin Memorial Fund announces grant recipients: Connor Brown and Kelly Koester-Parks named 2022 recipients
OTTAWA–The Board of Directors of the Wayne Wackerlin Memorial Fund (WWMF) recently announced the recipients of the WWMF 4th Annual 2022 Grant cycle. After reviewing several notable … more
The Vincent family moved back to Galena in 2020.
Home sweet home: Moving back to Galena
GALENA–There’s no place like home, especially for these former Galenians finding their way back to the area. So what is it about Galena that’s drawing them back? Tim Vincent left … more
Galena’s forgotten admiral: The forgotten story of Galena’s Thomas Benton Howard
GALENA–Galena gave our country 9 generals, a President, a Medal of Honor recipient and an admiral. Wait. Admiral? Huh? Who knew? Strange as it may seem, somehow Galena’s lone admiral … more
Left: Carly Hayes and May Ann Glejf listen to Alison Schoenrock describe a canvas painting. Right: Alison Schoenrock describing two pieces of jewelry created by the same artist.
Experience art through audio description
How would you describe a work of art to someone else? Alison Schoenrock knows the answer to that question since she created audio descriptions of the gallery art at the Galena Center for the Arts. … more
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