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It’s “up the lazy river” as these two women paddle their way under the Meeker Street Bridge on their way to Recreation Park. Always a popular activity for locals and visitors, low water levels and clean water have contributed to an exceptional growth of seaweed and algae this summer.

Soaking up the final days of summer: Fall is just around the corner, but people are getting out to enjoy summer in Galena while they still can

8/15/23

What’s in a Jo Daviess County name?

Your surname—last name, family name—is a genealogical glimpse back in time to an ancient ancestor. For most of history, people had only one name. Mononyms were routine; in fact, … more

by Mike Jones | 9/12/23

Shullsburg American Legion honors fallen hero

SHULLSBURG, Wis.–Harold C. Richards was killed in action in Tunisia, North Africa, on Valentine’s Day, 1943. His name, alongside the McCann brothers of World War I, is honored by … more

7/26/22

Four generations of the Johnson family attended including, back, from left, Nox and Sophia Pfile, Cynthia Johnson, Cheryl Lynn Beatty, Carl Johnson III and Cathy Evans; and front, from left, Tom Pfile, Adam Johnson, Marilyn and Carl Johnson and Gary Evans.

Community celebrates Carl and Marilyn Johnson’s 50-year legacy in Galena

Carl and Marilyn Johnson and their 50-plus years of service to the community were honored and celebrated at a reception at the Galena Elks Lodge on Thursday, Oct. 27 with close to 100 people … more

11/1/22

Situated on a wooded bluff overlooking a large spring-fed pond and archery range, 120 youth ages up to 17 years old participated in a day filled with activities including archery, BB gun and shotgun (for the older kids) target practice, fishing and construction of blue bird houses. A farm-like setting petting zoo was also included.

Long Beards hold 23rd Jake’s Day: The Jo Daviess Long Beards held their 23rd annual Jake’s Day event at the Kyle and Karen Marsden ranch, rural Galena, Saturday, August 12

8/15/23

Maureen Ries said it was rewarding seeing the wildlife at Yellowstone National Park.

Two people spend their golden years at Yellowstone

There are many ways people spend their retirement years. For Maureen Ries and David McCabe, it’s helping out at Yellowstone National Park. The pair has spent the last two summer seasons at … more

1/16/24

Despite a previous evening of rain showers, Chestnut Mountain’s FarSide Mountain Bike Park Grand Opening on July 8 was a tremendous success with scores of riders from Iowa, Wisconsin, Chicago and downstate Illinois attending the event. Brian Valley, an experienced rider from Cedar Falls, Iowa, goes airborne off a drop ramp on beginner terrain that leads to intermediate and the more technical trails of Remi’s Ridge, True Love and Rock n’ Roll.

FarSide Mountain Bike Park opens

7/18/23

From the Pages of The Galena Gazette: 1998: Apple River Fort Interpretive Center Opens

10 Years Ago September 11, 2013 The Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau is looking into the possibility of reuniting with VisitGalena.org, Galena’s contract … more

9/12/23

Lynn Berning and Martha Carter show the 2 varieties of cider ready for sampling at the annual Galena Brew Fest held Saturday, July 16th at Chestnut Mountain Resort benefiting the Galena ARC.

Brew Fest held at Chestnut

7/26/22

The Driftless Digger, Jim Winter, and property owner Brian Christ pose in front of his family’s mid-1800s farm house.

The Driftless Digger comes to Galena

GALENA–Have you ever wondered what objects and history lie beneath our feet? Platteville resident Jim Winter seeks to answer that question with his metal detector and brand, the Driftless … more

by Olivia Friederick

olivia.friederick@galgazette.com | 9/12/23