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Chapter members at the watch party, back row, from left: Izyk Thompson, Sophia Davis, Amanda Withington, Allison Winter,; third row, Ben Werner, Haleigh Curtis, Sydney Driscoll, Garrett Pickel, Mickayla Bass, Annie Werner; second row: Charles Wiegel, Benjamin Vandigo, Trent Allen, Collin Malin, Calvin Frank, Sam Cocagne, Abigail Frank; front row: Jacob Duerr, Josie Korte, Georgia Vandigo, Taylor Korte and Mitchel Travis.

SCALES MOUND–Scales Mound High School’s FFA chapter was recognized recently at the National FFA Convention held virtually Oct. 27-29. The recognition stemmed from the food bingo project … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 11/23/20

Members of Chet Hillary’s shop class at Southwestern repaired and painted the ramp at the American Legion Hall in Hazel Green. The class also installed a new deck on the property. From left, Reece Deckert, Briar Kuhl, Ray Runde and Hillary. Not pictured: Kaden Clendenen.

SW shop class assists American Legion: Class works on building projects, service work with veterans

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–The American Legion and the Southwestern tech education program have worked closely on a wide array of projects throughout the years. This year’s project included the … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 11/23/20

Bert Tranel recently released his second book, “Primitive to Modern Farming: Living the Good Life.” The book is available for purchase at The Galena Gazette, Sullivan’s in Stockton, Amazon and directly from the author.

Tranel’s book shares history of farming

GALENA–After the success of his first book, “Lucky 13: Rural Family of Faith,” in 2016, Bert Tranel had an idea for another book, this one about the history of farming. He wanted to … more

by Hillary Dickerson

hdickerson@galgazette.com | 11/23/20

Online play reading Nov. 29

Local churches present ‘The Sleuth and the Savior’ GALENA–A comedic version of the nativity story will be performed as a virtual table reading, featuring actors from four … more

11/23/20

Elks lend a hand at Old Market House

11/23/20

Family News: Anniversary

The Bruschs Tom and Susan Brusch, Murrieta, Calif., formerly of Galena, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 28. Tom and Susan Brusch were united in marriage on Nov. … more

11/23/20

Galena Litfest going virtual in 2021

GALENA–Tickets sales and registration are now open for the seventh annual Galena LitFest to take place in January 2021. LitFest has continued to grow each year and has hosted bestselling … more

11/23/20

1914 Hazel Green High School graduate Glenn Trewartha was a leader in climatology and geography.

‘Mr. Trewartha was Mr. Wisconsin’ Hazel Green High School graduate coined greenhouse effect, impacted climatology

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–The world was a much different place when Glenn Thomas Trewartha graduated from Hazel Green High School in 1914. World War I was just beginning and the world was changing at a … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 11/23/20

SFC Tom Hinman of Hazel Green, Wis., stands with the American flag in Iraq during one of his four deployments that he served between 2003-2010.

40 years of military service: Hinman served deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Ukraine

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Nov. 22 will be a memorable day for Hazel Green resident Tom Hinman as he will officially hang up his fatigues and boots after nearly 40 years in the military. “I am … more

11/23/20

Southwestern food service director Rhianna Brotzman prepares meals to be picked up by veterans on Nov. 18.

Southwestern serves those who served: School offers Thanksgiving meal to veterans in community

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–Southwestern School District provided a free meal to veterans the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 18. Southwestern’s student needs facilitator Joe Vogt organized the meal, … more

11/23/20