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Expansion brings promotions at Citizens State Bank
LENA–As a result of Citizens State Bank expanding into new markets, it has promoted Amy Powers to the role of vice president, trust, and Ashley Chambers to the role of retail officer, as of … more
Galena Police sergeant Chuck Werner will be retiring from Galena’s Police Department on May 30 after 34 years in law enforcement.
A career of service: Chuck Werner retires after 34 years protecting the citizens of Galena
GALENA–Chuck Werner is hanging up the badge after 34 years as a member of the Galena Police Department on May 30. Werner began his career as a part time officer and rode along with other … more
USDA program to help organic agriculture producers
SPRINGFIELD–Agricultural producers and handlers who are certified organic, along with producers and handlers who are transitioning to organic production, can now apply for the United States … more
Crop planting catching up due to warm week
GALENA–Nearly half of the corn in the state of Illinois has been planted, according to the United States Department of Agriculture’s crop progress and condition report released on May 16. … more
Rockford-Dubuque passenger rail study released
DUBUQUE–A feasibility study for a possible extension of the Rockford to Chicago passenger rail service was recently completed and the final report was adopted by the Dubuque Metropolitan … more
IDOT releases new highway map
SPRINGFIELD–The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) released a new Illinois official highway map. The map includes route updates as well as a new feature that shows mileage between … more
The winery project at the Parker project was approved by the Galena zoning board of appeals at its May 11 meeting. The winery will be located on the southeastern corner of the property (white box).
Project moving forward: Galena City Council approves annexation
GALENA–The Galena zoning board of appeals approved a request for phase 1A of the planned unit development for the Parker project. Phase 1A will only include the planting of the vines for the … more
County turns down rail letter of support
GALENA–The Ride the Rail movement got derailed on Tuesday, May 10 as the county board denied a request to send a letter of support for passenger rail from Rockford to Dubuque. The … more
Ben Johnson, owner of Emerald Buddha, held a tattoo walk-in event on April 23 to raise money for Riverview Center.
Tattooing for a cause: Emerald Buddha donates proceeds to Riverview Center
GALENA–On Saturday, April 23, a line of people formed outside of Galena’s newest tattoo parlor, Emerald Buddha. The line showed the impact of the organization receiving a donation from … more
Executive committee OKs salaries
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County Executive Committee approved salaries for elected officials at a special meeting Monday, May 9, the day before the regular May full county board meeting. For … more
Annexation approved: City OKs agreement with True North Quality Homes
GALENA–Silence enveloped the city council chamber as Mayor Terry Renner asked the council for an explanation on their reasoning behind their thoughts on the Marine Hospital. “I am … more
Rose Noble speaks about the upcoming tourism master plan and the process that Galena Country Tourism has initiated to make the plan community-driven.
Discussing the future of tourism: Galena Country Tourism luncheon guests get peek at tourism master plan
GALENA–Local government leaders, business owners and guests from around the region gathered at Turner Hall on Tuesday, May 3 as Galena Country Tourism held a luncheon about the state of tourism … more
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