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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
From the pages of Galena Gazette
Ten Years Ago January 8, 2014 Winter has arrived with a vengeance as subzero temperatures wreaked havoc. All attention turned to the thermometer and the extreme subzero temperatures over … more
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kidd (DD-661) underway, circa at the time of its commissioning in April 1943. Note that the radars have not yet been installed.
Calling all Pirate fans, trivia buffs, Navy vets and scholars of swashbuckling
Q. There are 282 ships in the U.S. Navy. How many can fly a pirate flag? A. One. Only 1 U.S warship is authorized to fly the Jolly Roger. That ship is the USS Kidd. Therein lies a tale. … more
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Kate Redfearn at home with the toothbrushes she collected for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s hospital.
A story that brings smiles
5-year old Kate Redfearn has spent a lot of time at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City over the past three years. She had two surgeries in 2020 to remove … more
Steve Repp located this photo of a Christmas in Galena in 1896.
Christmas in Galena 1896
I was looking through some old photographs that I have and I found the one that I include with this story. The photo was taken at Henry Henning’s studio. Unfortunately, there were no names … more
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There have been several events leading up to Christmas over the past month, like the Jeep Jingle Parade, tree lighting, Holidaze Festival, Fire in the Sky, Luminaria, Living Windows, ARC Take the Cake Auction, ARC Cookie Walk, and the Snowflake and Sweets Stroll. Living Windows saw many characters, such as the Grinch at the Galena Bakehouse.
Celebrating the Christmas Season in Galena
Letters To Santa
Warren Elementary Stephanie Wolff’s second grade Dear Santa, My name is Myles.  I am 8 years old.  I live in Warren.  This year I have been good. What I would MOST … more
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Area students send letters to Santa
Galena ARC Preschool Becky Machala-Peters’s  3-year-olds Dear Santa, I would like a dinosaur that makes noises and it moves, a soccer ball and apple juice. Love,  … more
Betty Bookless, 4 For Christmas, Betty will open presents with her family on Christmas Eve morning. She thinks Santa is 100, and has a lot of elves. He has four reindeer and Rudolph, who is her favorite because of his red nose. He consumes cookies and milk, but saves some for his elves to have, too. The reindeer eat hay
Do you know about Santa Claus?
Curran and Jen Lane received a plaque from the Galena Area Chamber of Commerce during Board and Brush's grand opening. Those in attendance had a chance to eat food and grab a goody bag.
Main Street gets crafty with new business
A new business on Main Street gives people the chance to pick up a paint brush and get crafty. Jen Lane and her husband Curran opened their Galena Board and Brush location with a grand opening … more
2013: Chestnut Mountain opens for season
Dec 4, 2013 Ten Years Ago The Galena girls basketball team went 4-0 to win the Warren Turkey Tournament. Le-Win won their second ever 1A state championship last Friday, knocking off … more
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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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