The Marine Hospital/Ridgon Farm proposed commercial development is not solely a “neighborhood” concern. Anyone who lives on the east side of Galena, who lives or works out Blackjack Road, …
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by Karen Zehr, Galena
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2/22/22
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As a tax paying Galena citizen, I am confused. Politics is a rough game when the stakes are high and our public officials should not be so resistant to criticism and public organizing. Especially …
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by Jeff Rice, Galena
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2/22/22
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Up front, I am Dorothy Beckwith, former Galenian who grew up in a house that had been owned by Jesse Grant, Ulysses’ father.
So, right away you know I love Galena history. Those of you older …
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by Dorothy Beckwith, Belmont, Wis.
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2/22/22
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The large commercial resort development proposed for the quiet historic area surrounding the Marine Hospital would be an enormous change to the city, with enormous impacts to the community. There are …
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by David Hanna, Galena
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2/22/22
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We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the article recently written about Jerry in your newspaper.
Brandon did a wonderful job on the article. He is always so kind with his words and …
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by Jerry and Joan Petitgoue Cuba City, Wis.
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2/22/22
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Galena has one and a half million visitors a year and they all have something in common with each other and with us locals. We are all driving around in circles looking for a place to park.
So, …
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by Darlene Farrey, Galena
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2/22/22
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As our nation once again extends heaps of praise and near adulation on the memory of Abraham Lincoln, allow me to offer a somewhat divergent opinion of the man.
In 1860, most Americans did not …
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by John Wallanches, Hanover
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2/15/22
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Illinois Bank & Trust is highly committed to Galena and to northwest Illinois.
From our valued shop owners on Main Street to our large government and public sector clients, to every customer, …
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by Joe Mattingley, northwest Illinois market president, Illinois Bank & Trust
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2/15/22
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It is extremely disappointing to witness two young athletes turn their backs on their country. Eileen Gu, freestyle skier, and figure skater Zhu Yi, both born in California, have chosen to represent …
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by Art Ricker, Galena
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2/15/22
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Restoring the Marine Hospital is a great idea. A friend lived there and we were able to appreciate the unique quality of the building including vaulted brick ceilings.
But construction of a resort …
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by George Kennedy, Galena
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2/8/22
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I thank Connie Wienen and Darlene Farrey for advancing the discussion on the proposed Marine Hospital development. Here is my own perspective on the negative impacts from the proposed development, as …
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by Bonnie Garrity, Galena
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2/8/22
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The Galena Middle School sixth and seventh grade classes would like to say a big thank you to the Hillard family and Tri-State Travel for providing buses for the Lorado Taft trip. We would also like …
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by Sarah Nack, Galena Middle School, on behalf of the sixth and seventh grade classes and teachers
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2/7/22
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