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GALENA–The Galena City Council got good news on insurance renewals during the Monday, Sept. 27 meeting. The council approved the renewal of policies with BlueCross, MetLife and Argus for … more

by Hillary Dickerson

hdickerson@galgazette.com | 10/5/21

Hazel Green approves trick-or-treat hours

HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–The Hazel Green Village Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28 and officially set its trick-or-treat hours with no changes to the event. No restrictions relating to … more

10/5/21

Stockton board approves water items

STOCKTON–The Stockton Village Board approved a pair of items for the water and sewer department at its Tuesday, Sept. 14 meeting. The board unanimously approved the purchase of two scales … more

9/28/21

The Community Development Fund of Galena (CDFG) presented the city of Galena with a $32,000 check Thursday, Sept. 23 to cover the cost of the canoe and kayak launch not covered by the $80,000 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Boat Access Grant. From left: Mark Einsweiler, Bob Roth, Carter Newton and Libby Miller, CDFG; Mayor Terry Renner; City Administrator Mark Moran; and Matt Blaum, CDFG. Ten percent of proceeds from each issue of The Galenian magazine, which is owned by the CDFG, make such contributions possible. Hillary Dickerson photos

Reason to celebrate!

9/27/21

Learn about dangers of radon at session, test your home

ELIZABETH–When was the last time you tested your home for radon? What changes might have increased your exposure risks over the last few years? Join University of Illinois Extension Energy and … more

9/27/21

Haunted Galena Tours gives back this October

GALENA–For the month of October, The Haunted Galena Tour Company will donate a portion of each tour ticket sold to the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society and Museum and the Galena … more

9/27/21

Elizabeth makes payment on summer projects

ELIZABETH–The Elizabeth Village Board met on Wednesday, Sept. 15 to approve payments for the three major projects that took place over the summer. The first action was to unanimously … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 9/27/21

At the check presentation at Grant Park, from left: Brittany Stephenson, Illinois Bank & Trust, Zeke Winders, Galena Foundation board; Brian DeBenedetto, Illinois Bank & Trust; Andy Willis and Ken Robb, Galena Foundation board; Mark Moran, city administrator; Terry Renner, mayor; and Gavin Doyle, Illinois Bank & Trust. Hillary Dickerson photo

Galena Foundation presents funds to city

GALENA–The Galena Foundation recently presented three checks to the city of Galena, totaling $38,196.64. Two of these checks are funded by a grant from the Joseph E. Miller Charitable … more

9/27/21

Jeffrey Trannel, Gramercy Park Foundation president, looks out upon the Mississippi River valley from North Gramercy Park. Trannel’s interest in the burial mounds at the park developed while a student at Loras College. There he found a Smithsonian report on the mounds. P. Carter Newton photo

North Gramercy Park might be forgotten but could that change?

EAST DUBUQUE–Tucked away in a corner of East Dubuque is a park few know about. It’s squeezed between houses and the bluffs which lead down to the Mississippi River. It offers commanding views of … more

by P. Carter Newton

cnewton@galgazette.com | 1/7/20