Thursday, Jun 1, 2023
Mostly Cloudy, 85.0° F
Weather sponsored by:
Local News
Sort by: Featured Most recent
1534 results total, viewing 1381 - 1392
The United Churches of Galena Food Pantry opened for its first distribution day at its new home, the former Galena Center for the Arts at 219 Summit St., on Thursday, Jan. 28. Volunteers were ready to help clients maneuver the new set up. Back row, from left: Eric Kallback, Karlyn Van Gelder, Tom Van Gelder, Bonnie Sims, Bob North, Barb Miller, Jeff Hansen, Tom Landoch, Jerry Tranel, Pattie Schleicher, Terry, Jim Webster, John Yoder, Dave Glasgow, Jim Beemster, Bernie Ferry, Aaron Chojnacki, Marilyn Spiroff; front row: Debbie Kallback, Peggy Babcock, Corrine Beutel, Bonnielynn Kreiser, Joan Murray, Celeste Mancini, Jane Yoder, Yvonne Eberle, Laurie Mattas, Stephen Machek.
New home for food pantry: First food distribution takes place at new Summit Street facility
GALENA–The United Churches of Galena Food Pantry has a new home. On Thursday, Jan. 28, food pantry clients picked up their provisions for the first time in the lower level of 219 Summit St., in … more
Dave Sillagi, Galena, gets a Covid-19 vaccine last week. The Jo Daviess County Health Department continues to vaccinate people in phase 1B. The department does not know how much vaccine they will have until the week before.
A shot in the arm: Vaccine sign-up effort continues
GALENA–In what feels like a scene from a science fiction movie, Jo Daviess County residents anxiously sit, glued to a computer screen in hopes of being lucky enough to land a rare dose of … more
Galena Police Chief Lori Huntington
Police chief retiring: Lori Huntington has served since 2012
GALENA–The city of Galena will be searching for a new police chief. Police Chief Lori Huntington, who has been with the city for 22 years, nine of those as chief, submitted her retirement … more
Debbie Boden, manager of River Road Market in Hanover, stands in front of the new storefront that has been rehabilitated by market owner Lance Larsen and construction crews in recent months. The store will be a new grocery store in Hanover and also offer a location for local growers and producers to sell their food.
River Road Market to open in Hanover: New store will bring food, supplies and local goods to the community
HANOVER–Lance Larsen, CEO of Sulcanna, is working on a new venture for his adopted home of Hanover, hoping to spark revitalization and help those in the community find a place where they can … more
Early and mail ballot information for April 6 election
GALENA–Due to COVID-19, all 2021 Consolidated Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to April 6 either by mail or during the period of early voting. Voters may request a … more
Sales tax down through October, but promising
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County sales tax receipts received through October 2020 show a slight decrease compared to the same time in 2019. Overall numbers are down 4.1 percent in their … more
Making adjustments to the loan: County set to cap revolving loan at 2 percent rate
GALENA–The revolving loan fund has only been utilized once recently, by Arrowhead Treehouse, but this economic development tool has been amended by the county’s development and planning … more
Question about discipline, chain of command
GALENA–Concerns about the chain of command and disciplinary policy for the Galena EMS Association were topics of discussion at the Jan. 28 meeting. Sandra Weber, EMS association … more
From left: Monica Groezinger, election official; Richard Groezinger, township trustee; Diane Haring, township supervisor; Kimball Willis, township road commissioner; and Bob McClain, township trustee, on a newly constructed ramp that the township built to meet ADA requirements.
Restoring Americana: Derinda Township successful in reclaiming voting precinct at historic town hall
DERINDA–Located in the hills of south central Jo Daviess County, in an area that many colloquially call God’s Country, lies Derinda Township. At the heart of Derinda are residents and … more
The U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site is now open for tours. A portrait of President U.S. Grant adorns the living room in the Grant home.
Grant home now offers limited tours
GALENA–The U.S. Grant State Historic Site on Bouthillier Street in Galena opened its doors to the public this past Wednesday. As northwest Illinois moved up to Phase 4 COVID-19 mitigations, the … more
United Churches of Galena Food Pantry opens new home
GALENA–The United Churches of Galena Food Pantry has completed its move from the lower level of Illinois Bank & Trust on Gear Street to its new home beneath Galena Center for the Arts, 219 … more
Shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, this is how the registration screen looked like on jodaviess.org for COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
Jo Daviess County vaccination roll out still in infancy: Health department is preaching patience
GALENA–The vaccination landscape is changing rapidly for the Jo Daviess County Health Department as the vaccine rollout and allotment is updated and changed. The department is asking for … more
« Prev | 1 … 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 … 128 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

© Copyright 2023 Galena Gazette
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions