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The snowfall on Saturday morning had an enchanting effect on the evening.
Celebrating the season
Crossroads Community Church in Galena shared a living nativity on Saturday, Dec. 12. From left: Evan Tracey, Paul Connor, Casey Folks, shepherds; Jerry Longmore as Joseph; Keara Embry as the angel; Anna Walburg as Mary; Pastor Bill Longmore, Donald Steffan and Mike Callahan as the wise men. Ann Tracey and Melisa Hammer coordinated the event, Susan Steffan made all the costumes and Brad and Janelle Schumacher assisted.
Living nativity at Crossroads
Thank you cards were strewn across Krista Ginger’s dining room table from students at Galena Primary School and Galena Middle School. These cards will be delivered to healthcare workers in Galena on Dec. 9.
Pizza, cards delivered to healthcare workers: Galena resident organizes donations to show support
GALENA–The Galena community has shown a lot of support for frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. And a recent message from Galena resident Krista Ginger to friends around the … more
Veteran meteorologist Terry Swails and his wife, broadcast journalist Carolyn Wettstone, recently completed their book on the 2020 derecho that devastated parts of Iowa.
New book documents 2020 derecho storm
GALENA–On Aug. 10, the costliest thunderstorm in U.S. weather history made its way across Iowa and into parts of northwest Illinois, causing unprecedented damage. Now there’s a book, … more
The Ely Parker statue sculpted by David Seagraves was placed at the Grant Home Park by Louie’s Trenching on Nov. 23. From left: Bruce Scharpf, David Seagraves, Robert Hahn and Mike Casper.
Ely Parker bust now at Grant Home: Elizabeth’s David Seagraves created sculpture of famed general, architect
GALENA–One slab of marble from Knoxville, Tenn., has been transformed into two statues in Galena, the most recent a bust of Civil War General Ely Park on the grounds of the U.S. Grant Home … more
John and Barbara Rutherford
Rutherford Legacy continues with refuge at Twin Bridges
WARREN–The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) has just acquired a piece of property in rural Warren that, when open, will be known as the Rutherford Refuge at Twin Bridges. The … more
Pat McCarthy will retire from O’Connor, Brooks & Co., at the end of December after 32 years with the company.
McCarthy retires with legacy of community service
GALENA–When Pat McCarthy started with O’Connor, Brooks & Co., back in 1988, his office, and that of the one other employee, Renee Kroencke, was in the basement of the former Kentucky … more
Easy pot pie for a make-ahead meal
A hearty pot pie can be a quick and easy make-ahead meal for the day after a holiday feast. There are four basic components to a pot pie–meat, vegetables, gravy and crust. I make mine so … more
Joe Loeffelholz, co-owner of River Bluff CBD, holds some of the hemp product that they use in their products.
Budding business in East Dubuque: Loeffelholz siblings build CBD business, try to erase stigma, help community
EAST DUBUQUE–What began as a trip to Denver for DJ Loeffelholz to visit his brother and sister became the start of a new business. DJ and his siblings, Joe and Ali, are now working together to … more
Free e-book service for all during pandemic
GALENA–Galena Public Library card holders have access to Axis360 for e-books, and now everyone in Illinois has access to thousands of e-books and more, without the need of a library card. The … more
Gary and Julie Schreiber were married Nov. 20 by Judge Kevin Ward in the Zoom wedding conducted at the Jo Daviess County Courthouse. Since then, three more couples have tied the knot virtually.
County’s first Zoom wedding
GALENA–In true 2020 fashion, Gary and Julie Schreiber’s wedding didn’t turn out as they’d originally envisioned. As they’d planned, the Hinsdale couple married … more
FROM THE PAGES OF THE GALENA GAZETTE: 1945: No street lighting this year
10 years ago Dec. 22, 2010 Jo Daviess County will look into getting a casino permit. Legislative committee chair Merri Berlage brought the issue to the county board during the Tuesday, Dec. … more
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