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The oldest community fair in Illinois held its 102nd annual event with three days of festivities from Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23. Here, Ivan Offenheiser, 3, Elizabeth, holds a freshly-made bale of straw from the 1/3 scale model 1922 Case hay press. Bill Hayes, middle, operates the Woodbine Service Garage in Woodbine and built the model over the past winter. Bill’s wife, Jocelyn, is in the back.
The Elizabeth Community Fair: The history of the oldest community fair in Illinois
ELIZABETH–The 102nd Elizabeth Community Fair was held Friday, July 21, through Sunday, July 23. The 2023 theme was “Growing the Future.” Events included the Kiddie/Outlaw … more
Three early settlers visit Prairie Ridge! Three women of Galena’s Courage and Commitment will visit Prairie Ridge, Sunday, August 27, at 2 p.m. These visitors will include Elizabeth Soulard, one of the earliest settlers to the Fever River settlement. She and her husband first saw the area on their way from St. Louis to search for the head waters of the Mississippi River. Sarah Coates Harris, wife of Daniel Smith Harris, the famous riverboat captain, will be another visitor. She was also one of the first licensed female doctors in the state of Illinois. Finally, Mary Miller, a colorful character noted for her drinking and partying will be stopping by. Come and hear their stories. There are a limited number of tickets, which are $10. For a reservation, call 815-777-6932. Here, Sarah Coates Harris, prominent Galenian portrayed by Deb Pausz, and Mary Miller, one of Galena’s shadiest characters, interpreted by Emily Painter, cross paths this Sunday at Prairie Ridge.
Women of Courage and Commitment perform at Prairie Ridge
¿Qué es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana?
¿Qué es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana?    Es una celebración nacional para honrar la historia, la cultura y la influencia de generaciones pasadas que vinieron … more
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Dining under a canopy of ice.
Nice ice: Wednesday’s ice storm made for great photos in aftermath
Stella and Sister’s Good News!
Stella here. Sister and I have had a glorious week! These were the days of yellow flowers. We cannot name them all, but everywhere we looked, they were blooming! And wonder of wonders, right in the … more
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?    It’s a national celebration to honor the history, culture, and influence of past generations who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, … more
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Joe Berning with three of his horses.
After retirement, Berning rekindles passion for working with horses: Busy B Ranch owner Joe Berning’s childhood passion has led him to train ‘kill-pen save’ horses since 2021
GALENA–Joe Berning, owner of Busy B Ranch, rekindles his childhood passion for horses by training and saving ‘kill-pen’ horses after his retirement. Since Berning was a … more
Bluegrass Express: From left, Gary, Greg and Jacob Underwood and Nick Dumas.
Bluegrass Express to perform September 10
GRATIOT–Gratiot Community Park will be the site of a bluegrass gospel concert, Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. The concert is hosted by the Evangelical Free Church of Gratiot. Featured … more
Bruce Kort and his band took the stage Thursday night to perform at the Songwriters Showcase. From left: Forrest Carter Rische, David Czech, Bruce Kort, Scott Rische and Becky Sanders.
Songwriters share music
The Galena Center for the Arts held its monthly Songwriters Showcase on Thursday, May 18. The event was held outside the center and featured multiple musical talents performing their own songs. … more
The June Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing winners announced
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing announces its June winners. They include Ann Bausman, Poplar Grove; Loren Nelson, Galena; Sandi Ertmer, Stockton; Dottie Olson, … more
La Michoacana is a family owned business! From left: Javier Garcia Ayala, Maria Ayala, Natalie Natalie Garcia Ayala and Mario Garcia.
La Michoacana Irmanaju is becoming a staple of downtown Galena
GALENA–La Michoacana Irmanaju is a family owned business that is becoming a staple in the downtown Galena area. Since opening in November of 2021, the restaurant specializes in ice cream, cakes … more
There’s a historic photo of U.S. Grant standing on the front porch of his home on Bouthillier Street. These students from Scales Mound got a chance to stand at the same spot. From left, Aaron Gross, Raelynn Redfearn, Austin Distler, Mitchell VanRaalte, Adam Gross, Leo Wilhelm; second row: Carson Schuhart, Augie Hesselbacher, Steven Howard, Emma Alvarez, Evy Plath, Summer Goebel, Ian Stadel, Weston Stoewer, Riley Anderson and Elliana Wiederholt.
Galena Foundation grant sends SM students on history trip
SCALES MOUND–At the end of the 2021-22 school year, historic sites in Galena were swarming with Hornets. Scales Mound Hornets, that is. The fourth- and fifth-grade classes visited the … more
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