When something rare occurs, it becomes “special.” A shooting star, an eclipse, a blue moon and a double rainbow are some examples. It is important that we observers recognize that special …
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by Mark Klausner, Galena
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4/25/23
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Congratulations on your retirement and the sale of the Galena Gazette. Both of you deserve some peace and quiet. The first thing you will notice is no deadlines, no weekly deadlines, no monthly …
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by Jim Anderson, Galena
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4/25/23
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I read, with interest and concern, the issues raised by a John Bernardi in the April 5 newspaper concerning our God-less culture. I am curious what Mr. Bernardi would propose to resolve the issues …
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by Robert M. Buege, Galena
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4/18/23
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Recently, my wife and I sustained an electrical fire in our Galena home, as was noticed by smoke coming out of the vents. We were out of town at the time.
However, I was called straightaway by …
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by Mark and Carol Sue Hill
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4/18/23
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I would love to nominate Hartig Drug pharmacy staff for the good guy award. Recently, we had an emergency. I had to leave right away with no return date known.
These great people not only saved …
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by Margie Szynkowski
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4/18/23
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Let’s stop worrying. Instead of turning hateful and nasty, let’s celebrate diversity.
1. Black, white, Asian and Hispanic: all cool and wonderful
2. Men and women: all cool and …
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by Chuck Wemstrom, Mount Carroll
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4/4/23
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There seems to be some confusion over the full page add backing Jerry Westemeier, Bobby Hahn and Marc McCoy.
It lists these candidates and then states “200 Years of Home Grown …
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by Patrick Thomas Murphy, Galena
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4/4/23
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Every American has good reason to be concerned today about what is occurring in our culture, in our society, and in our schools, media, large corporations, churches, and in our government. To …
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by John Bernardi, Galena
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4/4/23
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We are new to Galena, having bought our home almost exactly a year ago.
We love it.
But among what I treasure most is getting the weekly newspaper, The Galena Gazette.
It has helped us …
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by Cheri Bustos, Galena
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4/4/23
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Pennie Groezinger is running for her second term on the Highland Community College of Trustees. She deserves your vote because of her commitment to this position.
She currently serves at the …
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by Jae Hezlep, Galena
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3/28/23
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I understand that Marc McCoy is supporting an effort to rid the City of lead service lines.
As a resident of Galena, I am concerned that residents haven’t heard of any progress since the …
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by Marty Soat, Galena
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3/28/23
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I would like to nominate Gavin Doyle for the Good Guy Award for his work on organizing the St. Patrick’s Day parade.
He puts in hours of work behind the scenes that goes unnoticed and the …
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by Wendy Meyer, Elizabeth
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3/28/23
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