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Dee Vojta, Galena, is positioned in a structure on top of the hill during the ski races.
It’ll be a bittersweet event for two special helpers who will be stepping down as Special Olympics Illinois Winter games volunteers
GALENA–Two long-time Special Olympics Illinois volunteers are retiring after the 2023 games. Scott Price and Dee Vojta, the Special Olympic Illinois venue directors for level three and level … more
Library staff recommend what to read this winter
It’s winter and while the weather is cold, people are opting to stay inside where it’s warm. Some may choose to watch TV or do a puzzle, but for those interested in picking up a book, … more
River Ridge students (from left) Brogan Grube, Nick Cobine and Carson Dodd were the top spellers at the school spelling bee. Cobine received first place, Dodd received second and Grube received third.
River Ridge students try to ‘bee’ the best speller in the room
River Ridge held its 2023 spelling be on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Twenty-four students from 4th-8th grade competed. In the end, 8th grader Nick Cobine won first place, 7th grader Carson Dodd won second … more
Haley Francke (left) and Jeannette Thraen (right) pose with Riff Raff, the only dog sent from Villalobos that hasn’t been adopted yet.
Famous rescue center features Safe Haven on web series
ELIZABETH–Safe Haven in Elizabeth was recently featured on “Life with the Underdogs” after partnering with a famous animal rescue center. Villalobos Rescue Center in New Orleans, … more
Emily Ruchti received the Hometown Hero award for her work as a nurse at Barnes Jewish Hospital.
Former Galenian named Hometown Hero
ST. LOUIS, Mo.–If you’re “holding out for a hero,” then look no further than former Galenian Emily Ruchti. Ruchti received the St. Louis Blues Hometown Hero award on Dec. … more
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Here’s how to control your food waste
According to the USDA, as much as 40 percent of our food supply ends up in the trash or compost bin–an average of 219 pounds per person annually. Combating food waste cuts greenhouse gas … more
Courtney Knockel, Cuba City, Wis., shows her newly painted, “Dairyland” that will be exhibited at the Galena Center for the Arts.
Galena Center for the Arts to open two new exhibits
GALENA–The Galena Center for the Arts announces the opening of exhibits in its main gallery and newly opened special exhibit space. The main gallery celebrates the beginning of 2023 with New … more
Chase Dittmar shows off one of his frames filled with wax combs.
4-H leads to a hobby that buzzes for Chase Dittmar
ELIZABETH–“Discover Together,” which is the general concept of 4-H, and for one Jo Daviess County teen, that is where his interest in beekeeping blossomed. Chase Dittmar knew … more
First Community Bank of Galena staff members participate in a check passing with United Way of Northwest Illinois Executive Director Connie Kraft. Participating in the check passing are, from left, Austin Gerlich, Marce Doyle, Chris Weis, David Wilmarth, Connie Kraft, Zeke Winders and Devin Patterson.
Banks expand commitment for Dolly Parton Imagination Library Programs
GALENA–The United Way of Northwest Illinois announces the renewed and expanded sponsorship of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library from the Apple River State Bank and First Community Bank of … more
Hayes Noble has been performing his new album “Head Cleaner” around the area.
Hayes Noble performs new album locally and beyond
GALENA–Take time to clear your head with music from this local Galenian. Hayes Noble, a Galena High School student, has written his first album called “Head Cleaner” and has been … more
Director of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintner Alliance Lisa Ellis presented Galena Cellars winemaker Eric White with a Governor’s Cup for Illinois-Grown Fruit for its 2021 The Secret Garden La Crescent wine. From left: EJ Droessler, Christine Lawlor-White, Lisa Ellis, Eric White and Steve Martin.
Local winery receives governor’s cup
GALENA–The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintner Alliance (IGGVA) presented the Governor’s Cup for Best White Wine made with Illinois-Grown Fruit to Galena Cellars on Wednesday, Jan. 4 for … more
Ed Strenski sits with his award-winning wines.
Award-winning wine made from Illinois grapes
GALENA–Galena Cellars isn’t the only local winemaker that received a prestigious award at the Illinois State Fair Wine Competition. Local winemaker Ed Strenski won Best of Show for … more
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