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Linda Waltz talks about her experience on the East Dubuque Zoning Board at her new home near St. Joseph School in rural Hazel Green, Wis.
26 years of service: Linda Waltz glad to have served on the East Dubuque Zoning Board for all this time and 20 as board chair
EAST DUBUQUE–After serving a community in a public capacity for 24 years, one could well understand becoming a bit jaded or burned out. But that’s not Linda Waltz who recently resigned … more
River Ridge High School Drama Department presents The Addams Family. Nov. 11-12 at 6 p.m. at River Ridge High School. Cast members include, from left, Morticia Addams (Cora Dittmar), Gomez Addams (Lucius Mendenhall), Wednesday Addams (Ruby Dickerson), Lucas Beineke (Nate Haas), Alice Beineke (Katie Cobine) and Mal Beineke (Emma Smallwood). Director is Thomas Taylor assisted by Lisa Haas. Tickets available at the door.
River Ridge presents "The Addams Family"
The origin of Veterans Day: On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month take time to remember those who have served
What is Veterans Day all about? Why is it always on November 11th? What’s the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? Why do people wear poppies in their lapels on Veterans … more
Those who served: Generals, admirals, and a hero: And. . . don’t forget about the cast of thousands from Jo Daviess County who have honorably served our country
Galena gave our country nine generals and a Medal of Honor recipient before the 20th century. Later, our little city provided two admirals. It’s right and proper that we honor these men. But … more
The Blaum Brothers Ghost Busters float makes its way down Main Street for the annual Galena Halloween Parade. Throngs of people lined Main Street to take in the annual event which features floats, families, businesses, politicians and numerous high school marching bands. Smoke and light from hot air balloons also lit up Main Street, giving it a magical glow. Barb Hocker, Galena Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, said there were 58 parade entries this year. She said warm temperatures helped draw a crowd of more than 25,000 people, a crowd which is believed to be larger than last year.
Galena celebrates Halloween
The Hanover High School class of 1962 had a 60th reunion at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna on Oct. 21. Attending were, back from left, Patsy (Musselman) Geiger, Jack Miller, Rosemary (Leighton) Haring, John Donnan, Tom Jones; and front, from left, JoAnn (Hacker) Kyes, Mary (Green) Turner, Nellie (Wild) Bainbridge and Trudy (Hamil) Miller.
Hanover class of 1962
October winners for the daily drawing
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing announces its September winners. They include Jim Oleson, Dubuque, Iowa; Wanda Honerbaum, Hanover; Amanda Haas, Stockton; Trey Ertmer, … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1922: Good Roads Bring Trade to Galena
10 years ago October 31, 2012 The Galena High School varsity football team advanced to the second round of the IHSA Class 1A state playoffs with a 27-21 victory over East Dubuque on Saturday, … more
Grand marshal Carl Johnson waved to the crowd as he progressed down Main Street.
Celebrating Halloween with a parade
The Galena Halloween Parade drew thousands of people with its decorated floats, bands and walking groups. These groups participating in the parade also competed for trophies. Here are the winners … more
Four generations of the Johnson family attended including, back, from left, Nox and Sophia Pfile, Cynthia Johnson, Cheryl Lynn Beatty, Carl Johnson III and Cathy Evans; and front, from left, Tom Pfile, Adam Johnson, Marilyn and Carl Johnson and Gary Evans.
Community celebrates Carl and Marilyn Johnson’s 50-year legacy in Galena
Carl and Marilyn Johnson and their 50-plus years of service to the community were honored and celebrated at a reception at the Galena Elks Lodge on Thursday, Oct. 27 with close to 100 people … more
Left: Carly Hayes and May Ann Glejf listen to Alison Schoenrock describe a canvas painting. Right: Alison Schoenrock describing two pieces of jewelry created by the same artist.
Experience art through audio description
How would you describe a work of art to someone else? Alison Schoenrock knows the answer to that question since she created audio descriptions of the gallery art at the Galena Center for the Arts. … more
The Vincent family moved back to Galena in 2020.
Home sweet home: Moving back to Galena
GALENA–There’s no place like home, especially for these former Galenians finding their way back to the area. So what is it about Galena that’s drawing them back? Tim Vincent left … more
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