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‘Oh, there are wonders!’
The Association of Galena Toads was having their autumn tea party. They had hopped right out of Beatrix Potter’s 1905 drawing of them seated around a mushroom table. They were a-croak with … more
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Celebrating: 110 years ago Galena readies itself for ‘Columbus’ Landing Day
Galena is always up for a festive event whether it’s Galena Country Fair, Oktoberfest, Halloween or any of other events that take place throughout the year in our community. In 1911, … more
Remembering John Cooke III: He made an impact here with his time, talent, treasure...and friendship
John Cooke III possessed a larger-than-life personality. He could be admired and loathed. . .all at the same time. He wasn’t shy about sharing his thoughts and often used salty language to … more
We did it!: Last week the Gazette moved into its new office at 515 S. Main St.
It seemed like a herculean effort when we began making plans to move our office from our long-time home at 716 S. Bench St., when the decision was made to sell the property to Illinois Bank & … more
Bringing this Willys Jeep back to life
The motor of the 1955 Willys Jeep pickup started right up. “Not bad for a ‘55,” William Bookless said as he showed me the engine. “That sound’s unique to the Flathead … more
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Now’s the time to rise up and shift your life
Mother Nature has birthed a new season once again. Fall has arrived whether we like it or not. The changing seasons are key points in the cycle of life for both nature and humanity. As we consciously … more
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An archetypal wise woman, life-giver, protector
A few days after the autumnal equinox, Tamara Ambroz was my mystical guide through her enchanted gardens. Feeling like a child, I spent a magical few hours wandering through her world of wonders. … more
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Football is the talk of the town 95 years ago, Galena football season kicked off against Epworth Military Academy
As the proverb goes, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” In a community like Galena, that saying holds true on a regular basis as glimpses into the past show that … more
Wedding crashers: Firefighters make unexpected appearance at wedding reception
I am still chuckling after some very special people “crashed” a wedding reception in honor of Michael and Lindsey Goldberg this past Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville, … more
Losing our ability to listen to what nature calls
Shhh. Listen. The land is alive with preparations for the shortening days. The last wildflowers are still inviting pollinators to burrow in for their gifts of sweet nectar. Soon the hums and … more
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Paving new roads for the future: 95 years ago paving projects were underway along Decatur and Spring Streets
Anyone driving down Spring Street over the past month or so has probably been stopped by a flagger as work is underway to prepare for a much larger Spring Street construction … more
Shopping locally: Theme has been repeated and repeated in the pages of The Galena Gazette through the years. Gazette moving next week
During my career here, which will span 42 years this coming December, this newspaper has always advocated for shopping locally. Sometimes this has been done forcefully or a bit discreetly at … more
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