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1923: Hallowee’en duly observed in Galena
Nov. 6, 2013 Ten Years Ago Galena and Stockton meet in the second round of the IHSA state football playoffs Saturday. The Galena Elks Lodge honored its long-time members. Sixteen … more
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November is Indigenous Peoples Month
Whenever people from varied cultures come in contact on a frontier, there are four things that can happen: trade, conflict, accommodation and intermingling of those cultures. Sometimes, all four … more
Jim Henry during World War II Right: A more recent photo of Jim Henry before he passed away. Contributed photos
Walking the Decks of History
Reflecting upon Veterans Day, I recall the arrival of LST [Landing Ship Tank] 325 in Dubuque this past September. I felt called to volunteer on the ship on behalf of my father, Jim Henry, of Galena, … more
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Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing Winners in October
JO DAVIESS– The Northwest Illinois Daily (a cooperative fundraiser) announces its first winners in the 2023-2024 drawing year, its ninth year. NWILDD October 2023 winners are: Sara … more
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1923: Hallowee’en duly observed in Galena
Nov. 6, 2013 Ten Years Ago Galena and Stockton meet in the second round of the IHSA state football playoffs Saturday. The Galena Elks Lodge honored its long-time members. Sixteen … more
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The Caswell family went with a Cinderella pumpkin patch theme with Briana Caswell as Cinderella, Austin Caswell as Prince Charming and baby Lydia Caswell as a pumpkin.
Trunk or Treat! Kids collect candy at local church before Halloween Parade
While the Halloween Parade was the big event of the night, drawing thousands of spectators, it wasn’t the only event that day. Crossroads Community Church’s Galena campus held its annual … more
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Red maple trees stand out against the green soccer fields at James H. Wienen Memorial Park on North Ferry Crossing Landing Road in Galena.
Fall colors brighten the Galena landscape
The Swiss Trek to the Mining District, Part 2
“Starting over” is part of the human condition: new job, new home in a new location, marriage, children, divorce, death in the family, job loss. Serious illness or injury, recovery from … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1948: Illinois Community booms as mines are revived
10 Years Ago Oct. 30. 2013 East Dubuque’s homecoming queen and king were Jennifer Hayes and Tyler Hilby. The Homecoming Court consisted of Brad Puls, Craig Place, Tyler Hilby, Jon … more
The Pulidos Tacos food truck.
Pulidos Tacos food truck is open for business
GALENA–There is a new food truck in town. Opening in early September, Mario and Teresa Pulido made their dream a reality by bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to the Galena area. The … more
Karli (Dower) Weltzin, her husband Josh Weltzin and their two children, Mia Weltzin (4) and Lane Weltzin (2).
5K for Karli set for October
STOCKTON–Halloween is the theme for the upcoming benefit for Karli Weltzin and family. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 29 and enjoy both a silent and live auction and a Halloween Fun … more
A gathering at Turner Hall in the late 1940’s.
A Trick or Treat Visitor
It’s that time of year again to be a little silly. Just so you know, this story has a musical twist to it. It was Monday, Monday when this fellow came into the historical room of the … more
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