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River Ridge/Scales Mound pitcher Tayden Patterson hurls a fastball during a game last season. Patterson will be pitching at Clarke University next season.

Patterson prepares for next year: River Ridge ace loses senior season, begins preparation for next level

HANOVER–River Ridge senior Tayden Patterson had high hopes for his senior year as he prepares for his collegiate career at Clarke University in Dubuque next season. During his high school … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 6/29/20

Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society faces challenges

GALENA–The past few months have been particularly difficult for the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society & Museum as the board has struggled to keep the 82-year-old society afloat … more

by Hillary Dickerson

hdickerson@galgazette.com | 6/29/20

Nancy Breed, left, has retired as executive director of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society. Jean Matthiessen, right, will serve in the role on an interim basis.

Breed retires as historical society’s executive director

GALENA–Friday, June 26 was Nancy Breed’s last day as executive director of the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society. Reflecting back upon her 14-and-a-half years in the role, … more

6/29/20

Council OKs amplified music downtown: Open spaces continued through second weekend in October, restaurants allowed recorded music outdoors

GALENA–Fifty-five minutes of citizens comments highlighted the Monday, June 22 Galena City Council meeting. Members of the public wanted their voices heard–both for and … more

by Hillary Dickerson

hdickerson@galgazette.com | 6/29/20

East Dubuque’s safety and security director Nathan Tyler models one of the face masks that he recently made for East Dubuque staff to wear upon their return to school in the fall.

A face shield warrior: East Dubuque’s Nathan Tyler is printing face shields for teachers

EAST DUBUQUE–Nathan Tyler, East Dubuque School District’s director of safety and security, received a surprise gift from his brother-in-law in March, a 3-D printer. During the COVID … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 6/29/20

Chestnut Mountain Resort employee Steven Knockel disinfects a chair lift. All employees were required to take a COVID-19 orientation course prior to the opening weekend.

Chestnut Mountain ready for guests: Popular resort reopens outdoor activities in Phase Four of Restore Illinois plan

GALENA–Chestnut Mountain Resort reopened summer attractions like the Soaring Eagle zip line and alpine slide on Saturday, June 27 as the Restore Illinois plan moved into Phase Four. The … more

by Emma Eaton

intern@galgazette.com | 6/29/20