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Andrew Koenigs throws out a rock in his first match of the Galena High School rock, paper, scissors tournament.
Students compete in rock, paper, scissors tournament
Galena High School students faced off in a rock, paper, scissors tournament on Monday, Feb. 27. Students first competed in their homerooms starting on Feb. 6. Then, each homeroom sent its winner … more
Linda and Russell Beyer
Wedding anniversary: The Beyers
Russell and Linda Beyer, Elizabeth, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, March 24. Russell and Linda Beyer were united in marriage on March 24, 1973, at Trinity Lutheran … 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
The American Heritage Girls visited the Galena Center for the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 18. Sandra Evans, gallery manager, gave the girls a tour and posed thought-provoking questions to help the girls make observations about the art. Participating were, back, from left, Aylin Carnahan, Stephanie Perez, Evelien Rijpma, Sandra Evans and Megan Bradt; and front, from left, Everly Gergescz, Alice Mock, Emily Valdez, and Audrey Schau. This local AHG troop is open to girls in first to sixth grades.
American Heritage Girls visit Galena Center for the Arts
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
Witch Hazel Green “chats” with Rapunzel in Fever River Puppeteers’ production of Rapunzel.
Rapunzel goes on stage in Hazel Green in March
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–It gets expensive to buy enough hair care products for a girl with very long hair. That’s what Witch Hazel Green discovers in the Fever River Puppeteers’ … more
The CamiGirls: Four women test themselves physically, mentally and become a team on the Camino de Santiago
GALENA–Four women detail their journey of strength and perseverance while walking the Camino de Santiago. Galenians Bonnielynn Kreiser, Maureen Bardusk, Susan Barg and their friend Joan … more
Dining under a canopy of ice.
Nice ice: Wednesday’s ice storm made for great photos in aftermath
February winners for the daily drawing
JO DAVIESS COUNTY–The Northwest Illinois Daily Drawing announces its February winners. They include Sue Milligan, Bloomington; Michaela Kuzniar, Hanover; Joe Blair, Winslow; Lorie Wright, … more
Prairie Wind magazine submissions are now open
FREEPORT–Submissions are now being accepted for the 30th annual Prairie Wind art and literary magazine which is a collection of original poetry, prose, visual art, and recorded music … more
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