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Berry dessert
So BERRY Good summer dessert recipe!
Winter and summer, blueberries are a supermarket mainstay. Given that it’s farmers market season in Galena until Labor Day on Market Street Saturdays from 9 a.m. on, pick up these fresh berries … more
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Louise Jones with her mural.
Adventures in Stockton: Stockton destination development project is underway to bring new light to the historic downtown
STOCKTON–Galena Country Tourism, in partnership with the Village of Stockton, the Stockton Chamber and the Stockton Heritage Museum, celebrates Stockton’s history through public art and a … more
Manuscript has connection to Galena
CARY–Donna Kathryn Kelly of Cary is pleased to announce that her manuscript, THE DESCENT, has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 2023 Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Manuscript Project … more
From left, Karen Reese (treasurer) and Sylvia Wentz (president) of Holy Ghost Court 228 in Dickeyville, Wis., represent the recently-held bake and garage sale at the Holy Ghost church basement during the four-day Memorial Day weekend through the “Hearts & Hands” program. It was sponsored by 1891 Financial Life (formerly known as National Catholic Society of Foresters) for the purpose of purchasing a new granite covering on the grave of the builder of the Grotto, Rev. Matthias Wernerus, in front of his tombstone. Net proceeds total $6005 with a matching fund check of $1500 from 1891 Financial Life.
Holy Ghost Court holds bake and garage sale
Galena Cellars hosted a booth during the Galena Pride celebration featuring wine, sangria, beer, water and a large assortment of sandwiches and snacks. Galena Cellars employees Eric White, Ellen Schlaman, Krista Rivera and Britt White happily served a large number of attendees.
Galena celebrates Pride with picnic in Grant Park
Galena celebrated Pride Month on Saturday, June 10 with the annual Pride Picnic in Grant Park. People from Galena and elsewhere showed up to celebrate pride and acceptance of various sexual … more
Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce kicks off summer events
ELIZABETH–The Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce kicked off its summer events schedule with Spring Fling. During this annual chamber event held on Saturday, June 3, people could check out the … more
Jerry Howard holds up a “V” at the World War II Memorial, which he says stands for victory, veterans and value. It’s a new thing he’s doing.
American Legion members go on honor flight
GALENA–The red carpet was rolled out for five veterans from American Legion Post 193 after they were selected to go on an honor flight. Honor Flight of Dubuque and the Tri-States selected … more
This is a postcard photo of the Old Toll Gate along the Galena Tollroad.
A well-traveled road: the Galena Turnpike
The modern tollway system in Illinois (for better or worse) began in 1958. Galena, however, had a tollway long before that. In fact, the Galena Toll Road was the last in the state until 1958. It was … more
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Apple River Fort.
Celebrate the Battle of Apple River Fort
ELIZABETH–This year marks the 191st anniversary of the Battle of the Apple River Fort. In the spring of 1832, Black Hawk led over a thousand of Sauk and Fox warriors and civilians back … more
Plant pot collection has ended for the summer
GALENA–No more nursery pots at the glass recycling bin please! Unfortunately, Galena Green Team has to end their plant pot collection prematurely. It has been too successful and their … more
Galena pool joins World’s Largest Swim Lesson in June
GALENA–On Thursday, June 22 tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the fourteenth year in a row to spread the word that swimming lessons save … more
June is Dairy Month Coloring Contest winners announced
ELIZABETH–The Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the winners of the “June is Dairy Month” coloring contest. The contest was open to all children Pre-K though … more
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