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Medical Reserve Corps: Ready to help
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Jo Daviess has stepped up to the plate to assist as needed in the Jo Daviess County quest to mediate the ravages of the COVID pandemic. After the horrendous … more
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Taking little for granted is the new normal
Normal, as defined by Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, is “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or … more
Vaccine reporting: CDC is collecting vaccination information and sharing it
We’ve been wondering how COVID-19 vaccination information is being shared. We know that if you make an appointment for a vaccination through a Jo Daviess County Health Department clinic, … more
Extraordinary people who work selflessly
Last Monday, I finally meet Nancy White in person. Good folks like her hold our county together. We sat under the warming sun in Grant Park as she recalled her mother’s example. … more
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One of many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Galena’s past took place on March 15, 1962. On the left is William McGuire, one of the oldest Galena Irishmen at the time. Also pictured was one the newest Galena Irish immigrants, Margaret Holman, who had moved to Galena two years prior. On the right is John A. “Jake” Gunn, who served as Lord Mayor of Galena for the day. The flag of the Irish Brigade headed up the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the Galena High School girls dancing the Irish Jig as the Galena High School band played Irish tunes.
Celebrating the Luck o’ the Irish
Galena has always known how to throw a celebration. Looking back in the pages of The Galena Gazette from the earliest days of galas to more recent events such as the Fourth of July or … more
God, guns and Trump: Hard lines of political divide show themselves in Florida visit last week
We are all creatures of where we live and the culture in which we live. Although at some point in our lives we feel the need to move onward to test our skills and make something of ourselves, … more
The pest house in Elizabeth was the location of three individuals in 1907 who were recovering from contagious illnesses. The Elizabeth pest house was located near the old stone quarry to the east of the village.
Pest houses and quarantining a century ago
The first signs of quarantines were the talk of the nation about one year ago as the week of St. Patrick’s Day brought change in a way we were not expecting. The length and expanse of the … more
Marking a year with quiet hope, broad ideas
Exactly one year ago I attended the opening of Broad Idea’s second year. There were murmurings about a virus as all of us attending celebrated the wide variety of artistic expression. … more
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Daylight savings: An ethereal look into pages long past with Richard Clark
Many readers will remember longtime Galena resident Richard Clark, his work in this community and his coverage of the Galena City Council. When I was the Gazette editor from 2003 to 2011, I would … more
Maybe, just maybe......we could turn vaccination clinics into events and have some fun
I was a bit excited and anxious this past Friday morning before a 9 a.m., appointment for my second COVID-19 inoculation at Midwest Medical Center. I was a bit anxious about what reaction I … more
Call to protect water urgent and primal
The water is drip-drip-dripping from my roof as the snow melts. The secretive animals with whom I share this land have been venturing out, happy to no longer suffer from the extreme cold. The … more
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A photo of Railroad Street in Apple River in 1913 shows the prosperous community which had a population of 600 at the time. Terry Miller photo collection
A county full of connections
Those not from Jo Daviess County are shocked to learn that our communities are closely knit. I have deep roots here, and there are many others who do as well. My family connections run from … more
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