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 …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/24/23
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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, …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/24/23
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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 …
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1/24/23
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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, …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/24/23
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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. …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/24/23
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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 …
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1/24/23
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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 …
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1/17/23
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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 …
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1/17/23
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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 …
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1/17/23
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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 …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/17/23
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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 …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/17/23
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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 …
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by Murphy Obershaw
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1/17/23
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