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A large crowd gathers next to a head-on railroad crash on Aug. 27, 1908 in Millbrig. This was the largest-ever gathering in the village. At that time such crashes drew large crowds.
The big history of little Millbrig
Even at its peak, Millbrig was never more than a hamlet. But what a hamlet. It was the proverbial mouse that roared; the little hamlet that could. Millbrig straddles the township line between Vinegar … more
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Hayley Butcher, daughter of Aimee and Dave Butcher, completed “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” at the Galena Public Library. With the help of her parents and big brother, Matthew, Hayley read 1,000 books. To sign your child up for “1000 Books Before Kindergarten,” stop by the Galena Public Library or email Rachel Lenstra at lenstrar@galenalibrary.org.
Butcher reads 1000 books before kindergarten
Curt Russ played the bagpipes in the last St. Patrick’s Day Parade that Galena had back in 2019.
Galena’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns after three-year hiatus
GALENA–After a three-year hiatus, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back. The Galena Elks Lodge has organized the parade, Shamrock Shimmy 5K and Kid’s Mini Shimmy since 2015 but … more
More than 40 women came out to play Broad Bingo on International Women’s Day.
Broads celebrate with bingo
GALENA–International Women’s Day was Wednesday, March 8 and Broad Ideas held Broad Bingo at the Galena Center for the Arts. Over 40 women attended the free event to play bingo with a … more
At age 99 Doris Trader enjoys a ride down the hill on a toboggan. This was an annual ritual.
A fun-loving woman: Friends and family share memories of Doris Trader, a woman who enjoyed a good toboggan ride
ELIZABETH–From marching in a St. Patrick’s Day parade to tobogganing down hills, Doris Trader had fun in life and is remembered for that by those she leaves behind. Trader died on Feb. … more
The Jenkins family–from left, Ron, Tracy, Meggie and Ben–took first-place honors in the Rotary Club of Galena’s trivia night event at the DeSoto House Hotel, Tuesday, Feb. 28. Each team donated $100 to Rotary in this winner-donate-all contest. The Jenkins family donated the proceeds of $1,000 to Riverview Center.
Rotary trivia winners
Nicole Haight is now back to work and spends time traveling with family.
Looking back: Nicole Haight one year after surgery
STOCKTON–A woman from Stockton went from preparing for her death to saying she’s “better than before” a year after finding a surgeon who could help her. Nicole Haight … more
Ronn Toebaas (left) sold copies of his book “Voices from the Grave Vol. Three” at the 2022 cemetery walk. Gary Jobgen (right) played an undertaker in the cemetery walk.
Remembering a Galena theater legend: Friends and family remember Ronn Toebaas after he passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25.
GALENA–A Galenian known by many in the community for his involvement in theater and as a friend, has died. Ronn Toebaas, who died on Saturday, Feb. 25, is remembered by those he crossed … more
Cutline from the July 16, 1964 Galena Gazette: Galena’s manual 12-position switchboard which will be replaced Sunday by the new dial system. The original seven positions of switchboard were installed at 202 1/2 S. Main St. in 1918, and the last two positions were added at the same address in 1953. Gazette file photo
Just Dial the Number: Galena moves to dial telephone service in July 1964
GALENA–One of the big stories back in Galena in 1964 was the changeover to dial telephone service. According to Cliff Davenport, Illinois Bell Telephone manager, the dial equipment that … more
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The River Ridge FFA organized a number of fun activities during National FFA Week for members, other students and faculty and staff. Here, Lucas Holland begins preparations for the teacher and staff appreciation breakfast.
It's fun, games, food as River Ridge FFA celebrates FFA Week
Each year the week of George Washington’s birthday is celebrated as “National FFA Week.” Chapters are encouraged to have special activities and events to promote their organization … more
Broad ideas: 6th Annual Broad Ideas kicks off with an opening reception on Friday and features broad tapestry of the arts over a month and even includes bingo
GALENA–Broad Ideas is a month-long inclusive, feminist celebration that includes artists, poets, and musicians. The event will take place at the Galena Center for the Arts from March … more
Midwest Medical Fitness Center employees (from left) Samantha Stoffregen, Natalie Gibbins, Katelyn Leiden and Marty Soat get the opportunity to work with and be around Ken Boyd (front) when he comes in to work out three times a week.
Local fitness fanatic turn 102 years old
GALENA–There’s a saying: Use it or lose it. Ken Boyd is certainly using it. Boyd, a Galena resident who turned 102 years old on Saturday, Feb 18, has been a member of Midwest Medical … more
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