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The class will be taught by Marie McDonough.
Galena Center for the Arts hosts woodburning class
The Galena Center for the Arts will offer a beginners woodburning class from noon-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6. Instructor Marie McDonough will teach the basics of wood burning. With backgrounds in … more
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February: Spectators cheer on Colleen Costello while she races in the 1600-meter snowshoe race.
2023: The year in review
January January was a big month for Galena’s favorite son, Ulysses S. Grant. He was promoted, posthumously, to the nation’s highest military rank, General of the Armies of the United … more
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A large crowd of kids and adults listens to Megan Hahn from the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium as she explains proper techniques for petting sharks.
Sharks in the library: East Dubuque kids get up close and personal with live sharks
EAST DUBUQUE--On a cold and snowy day, East Dubuque area kids got to have a close encounter with some friendly sharks. Sharks are generally not creatures you picture hanging out at a library, but … more
New Illinois laws taking effect Jan. 1
SPRINGFIELD--More than 300 Illinois statutes will become Illinois law in 2024. Among the new laws: • The state minimum wage increases to $14 an hour. (This will become $15 an hour in 2025.) … more
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Jo-Carroll Energy unifies services under rebrand
ELIZABETH–-Effective this month, Jo-Carroll Energy is rebranding to become JCE Co-op. The new name reflects the cooperative’s history and brings one name to all the services it provides … more
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Galena moves forward with water tower painting project
Galena is taking more steps toward the Industrial Park water tower painting project after two items were passed at the Galena City Council meeting on Dec. 26. The council approved a $294,664 … more
Juan Dorantes, one of the new volunteer firefighters, stands next to a fire truck with his gear on.
Galena Fire Department looks back on 2023 recruits
The Galena Fire Department gained five new recruits in 2023. New volunteer firefighters Shawn Beyer, Evan Vincent, Juan Dorantes, Drew Peebles and Connor D’Antonio are currently working … more
Fog and rain covered Galena instead of the blanket of snow people usually hope for during Christmas
Instead of a white Christmas, Galena and the surrounding area saw fog leading up to the big day. Galena had fog starting the evening of Dec. 22 that continued until Dec. 26. On Christmas Eve … more
While there wasn’t a white Christmas, Mother Nature tried for a white New Year with snowfall starting around 8 a.m. on Dec. 28 and lasting throughout the day. Galena saw about three inches of snow.
I’m dreaming of a foggy Christmas and white New Year
While there wasn’t a white Christmas, Mother Nature tried for a white New Year with snowfall starting around 8 a.m. on Dec. 28 and lasting throughout the day. Galena saw about three inches of … more
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East Dubuque’s old police department building can be saved for future use
EAST DUBUQUE–The old police station in East Dubuque is structurally sound and can be saved for future use. City Manager Bob Sietz reported to the city council on Dec.19 that he had toured … more
Scales Mound school board approves tax levy, changes to policy on residency
The Scales Mound CUSD #211 Board of Education held their last meeting of the year on Dec. 18. The board voted to approve the tax levy as presented during the Truth in Taxation Hearing on Dec. … more
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County Board cancels Dec. 27 meeting, sets schedule
The Jo Daviess County Board released its upcoming public meeting schedule for the end of December. The Information & Communications Technology Committee meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 27 is … more
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