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The Galena River during its busy steamboat days. Note the width of the river. Picture from Galena and Jo Daviess County Settlement History, Daryl Watson.
Chatting with the river
The Galena River has been calling. Unfortunately, when my car completely died in the last few weeks of snow, ice and subzero temperatures, I had to speak to the river by way of my creek in last … more
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A U.S. destroyer and patrol plane meet a Russian destroyer suspected of carrying missiles to Cuba. National Archives photo
Results of sanctions questionable
Over the past few weeks nestled between the latest updates on the pandemic have been news reports of a continuing Russian military build-up along the Ukrainian border. President Biden, on Dec. … more
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A group gathers outside of Turner Hall shortly after a fire rampaged the building on July 1, 1926. The new auditorium opened nearly six months later, on Jan. 7, 1927. That building is still in use.
The dawn of a new era
Ninety-five years ago, Galena’s theater community got a new lease on life following a devastating fire that left Turner Hall smoldering. The community rallied, and with the help from the … more
COVID data: Omicron and self-tests change how data are being used in reporting
Several times a week I receive an email from Samantha Rojeman from the Jo Daviess County Health Department. Lately, I’ve been amazed as I look through her email which contains the latest … more
Postcard of Galena River circa 1900.
Finding the wisdom nature reveals
The bright sun paints the days remarkably clear when we have sub-zero weather. This morning I bundled up and went out to feed the donkeys. I even ventured down to my stream, cracking through the … more
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Galena’s Dreamland Theater, located at 223 S. Main St., was one of the theaters that were impacted by an ordinance approved by the Galena City Council on Jan. 2, 1912 that allowed theaters to be opened on Sundays.
Galena’s show must go on
Over a century ago, on Jan. 2, 1912, the Galena City Council passed an ordinance that drew concern from the religious community of Galena. The measure that the council approved at its meeting … more
Honoring Rev. King: Illinois Secretary of State shares thoughts on civil rights leader
This coming Monday is Martin Luther King Day. In years past we pulled our kids out of school for a couple extra days and ventured down to Florida. We always had a good time terrorizing my brother … more
Boys wearing camphor bags hoping to be protected against the “Spanish” flu.
Be kind and remain vigilant
I have been wobbly but able to carry hay to my donkeys in the snow. Though I remained somewhat cogent, I forgot what it was like to not feel like sleeping most of the day. I am regaining … more
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Mayor Frank Einsweiler stands in front of the Coatsworth Building, the home of over 2,000 pigeons that would soon be poisoned by the community.
Galena’s feathered menace
Galena is not a community that hides from the national spotlight. Since its early days, the city and the area have received attention from press across the country. When Galena’s … more
Smart Card: Keep your COVID vaccination records on your phone
For the life of me, I have no idea where my COVID-19 vaccination card is. How many of you are in the same position? As the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus moves about the world with amazing … more
Back then...: 1897 Galena book for ordinances makes for interesting reading
Several months ago, former Galena Mayor Dick Auman shared with us a very interesting little book, “The Revised Ordinances of the City of Galena 1897,” codified and arranged by Galena … more
Famed author of “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens is rumored to have visited Galena and Shullsburg during his visit to America in 1842. The local legend has neither been proven, nor has it been debunked.
Did Dickens visit Galena, Shullsburg?
A rumor swirled around the lead mine region in the early 1900s that famed English author Charles Dickens visited Galena and Shullsburg during a visit to America in the … more
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