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Employees of the Galena Brewing Company wore their new blue and yellow shirts to support Ukraine. The business is selling the shirts with proceeds going directly to humanitarian efforts that support the people of Ukraine. Back row, from left: Lorelle Kellybuttel, Marissa Mootz, Francisco Matom, Allen Garcia, Cecilia Hernandez, Alberto Arroyo, Warren Bell, Julio Garcia, Armando Garcia, Gabrial Raymundo Santiago; front row: Petrona Raymundo Guzman, Pedro Cobo, Mersaide Rehorst, Chris Polfliet and Diego Laines.
Supporting Ukraine: Galena Brewing Company wears new shirts to support Ukranian people
GALENA–Many have been shocked by the horrors as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. The visual imagery has brought many people to find ways to help those in Ukraine and the refugees who … more
The black powder magazine building behind the Galena Public Library on Magazine Street.
What’s in a name?: Street named for black powder magazine building
As you walk or drive down Bench Street to the Galena Public Library, you might notice the street just past the library that is called Magazine Street. You might think that’s a pretty good name, … more
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Jo Daviess County Health Department staff, back row, from left: Nancy White, Brian Potter, Jen Trebian, Gwen Stewart, Mary Jo Schoenberger, Tracy Frank, Lori Stangl; front row: Sandra Schleicher, Samantha Rojemann.
Celebrating National Public Health Week
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The American Public Health Association has observed National Public Health Week for over 25 years. Join the Jo Daviess County Health Department in recognizing National Public … more
First Community Bank of Galena and Apple River State Bank renewed their commitment to the United Way of Northwest Illinois for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. From left: Greg Duerr, David Wilmarth, Ashley Peterson, Shelley Thompson, Connie Kraft, Casandra Klasner and Zeke Winders.
First Community Bank of Galena, Apple River State Bank renew commitment for Dolly Parton Imagination Library
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The United Way of Northwest Illinois announces the renewed sponsorship of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library by the Apple River State Bank and First Community Bank of … more
Ten-year-old Blair Woodward, Galena, got his first turkey the second day out during the youth turkey season. He had help from his papa, Randy Randecker, and his uncle, Kyle Marsden, who called the bird in and made the exciting moment possible.
First turkey
Labyrinth retreat at Sinsinawa May 7
SINSINAWA, Wis.–In a time when the people of the world struggle with basic needs, cruelty, anger and uncertainty and when some feel helpless to make a difference, find a way to engage loving … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1947: Terrible wind storm hits Galena
10 years ago April 4, 2012 A Saturday, March 17 auction at the Galena Convention Center is drawing criticism and concern after local residents learned one of the consignors was the Galena-Jo … more
Several local Vietnam veterans gathered at the Veterans Memorial with Galena Mayor Terry Renner on March 29 to observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 permanently designates March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day because it was on this day in 1973 when combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. From left: Marty Petitgout, Renner, George Petitgout, Dave Oldenburg, Jerry Wachter, Jerry Rury and Thom Lobacz.
Vietnam vets remember
The March 22 Culver’s of Galena share night raised $304.13 for American Legion Post 193. Back row, from left: Thom Mercker, Dale Wohlers, Earl Slaton; front row: Anna Wentz, Walt Johnson, Rita Wohlers, Valerie Slaton, Kimberly Howard, Jerry Howard and Mike Koeller.
Culver’s share night benefits American Legion
Praying with Sweetgrass: Becoming Naturalized to Place
SINSINAWA, Wis.–In “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants,” Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer helps to see other species as … more
From the pages of The Galena Gazette: 1972: Galena school referendum approved
10 years ago March 28, 2012 The body of Staff Sgt. Jesse Grindey, 30, Hazel Green, returned home March 20, eight days after the soldier passed away in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, … more
Terri Severin
Advocacy leads to award nomination: Terri Severin lost her sister and nephew in 1994 plane crash; she’s worked since then to bring about change
GALENA–Halloween 1994 started off as any other day for Terri Severin. Her children and her sister Patty’s children were planning to trick or treat together in the neighborhood, just as … more
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