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Left: During Skit Night, on Oct. 4, seniors Charlie Duncan and Mikayla Knautz were crowned this year’s Homecoming King and Queen. Fellow Homecoming Court members Kiera Linenfelser (far left) and Frank Ciangi (far right) cheer them on as they receive their crowns and sashes. Contributed by Susan Bookless.
Celebrating Homecoming in Galena: Galena students celebrated Homecoming by participating in a variety of events including Skit Night, the parade, tailgate, football game and dance.
Jordan Hoftender (left) and Renee Dieschbourg (right) worked at the sales table for the Riverview Center’s 26th annual Duck Derby Saturday Oct. 7. The Duck Derby, held at 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the Galena River, had a winning prize of $1,000. Additional winners had a chance to win a Midwest Staycation, or a gift card bundle. All proceeds go to providing free and confidential services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Visitors, locals shop vendors at Country Fair: Several craft vendors, both local and farther away, came to sell their pieces at the Country Fair. Local businesses and organizations were also present to sell food and drinks.
Carla Randecker spotted this bullfrog in the Galena Territory a couple weeks ago.
Toad-ally awesome
Grace Lin
Draw along with award-winning children’s author and illustrator Grace Lin
GALENA– The Galena Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries participating in Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present to host the award-winning New York Times bestselling … more
Andrew Jones pours grapes into the crusher as Ed Strenski and Angela Jones catch the crushed grapes and juice in a bucket.
Grape Expectations
SCALES MOUND–It’s fall and that means harvest time in the vineyards of Jo Daviess County. This year, the harvest is a bit early due to the effects of summer’s weather. … more
Galena Shakespeare Festival puts on Macbeth this October
GALENA– This Friday, October 13, through Saturday, October 28, Galena Shakespeare Festival thrusts you into a nightmarish world of passion, perversion, and dark romance in its immersive outdoor … more
Hello world: Lucy Claire Staley
Sept. 8–Girl, Lucy Claire Staley, born to Joe and Kari Staley, Nashville, Tenn. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Karen Wachter, Franklin, Tenn. Maternal great-grandparents are Jim … more
First birthday: Zachary John Ludescher
Zachary Ludescher, son of Nick and Katie Ludescher, Streamwood, will celebrate his first birthday on Oct. 11. Maternal grandparents are Bruce and Mary Blackstad, Roselle. Paternal grandparents … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1998: Second City touring company to perform at Turner Hall
Ten Years Ago October 2, 2013 Oktoberfest has been a tradition for many western towns, but no one does it quite like Galena. The celebration kicks off at noon Saturday, Oct. 5 on … more
A representative of A Fudge Lovin’ Company, right, tempts (L-R) Margi Mapes and her granddaughters Cierra and Cheyenne Mapes with some fudge treats at the River Ridge Craft Show Sunday, October 8. The Craft Show was put on by the River Ridge PTO at the RR high school. PTO president Jessica Engle said the show, now in its 29th year, featured arts and crafts from 84 vendors this year.
River Ridge Autumn Craft Fair
Galena High School announced its 2023-2024 homecoming court. Back row, from left: Jack Duggan (freshman), Gus Nack (sophomore), Charlie Duncan (senior), Frank Ciangi (senior), Nick Handfelt (senior) and Kaden Hauber (junior). Front row, from left: Alivia Northrup (freshman), Dani Hulscher (sophomore), Sumr Al-Hamadani (senior), Kiera Linenfelser (senior), Mikayla Knautz (senior) and Molly Beadle (junior).
GHS homecoming court
Canadian trip reservations now open
ELIZABETH– Farm Bureau announces the upcoming Canadian Rockies, Lethbridge, and the Calgary Stampede trip on Wednesday, July 3 through Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This six-night, seven-day trip … more
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