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Nicole Hermsen passed out veterans passes to members of Galena’s American Legion Post 193 including Dale Knipschield.
Jo Daviess County Transit presents free ride passes to veterans
GALENA–Veterans in Jo Daviess County now have a special pass they can use for free rides from Jo Daviess County Transit. Transit started offering free rides for veterans living in the county … more
Galena VFW Quartermaster Dick Wearmouth, right, presents a $1,000 check to Jolene Northrup, Galena After Prom Committee member, left, to support a fun, safe, drug and alcohol-free after-prom environment for Galena High School students.
After Prom Committee receives donation from VFW
Catholics being invited back to Mass
ROCKFORD–Church attendance is a concern for almost every faith denomination. And the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem of getting people to church and now back to church. With … more
JDCF’s Conservation Conversation book club continues
ELIZABETH–The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (JDCF) invites the community to join its book club, Conservation Conversation, for a free series of weekly Zoom discussions. Starting March 1, … more
Chesney receives state senate committee assignments
SPRINGFIELD–In Illinois, agriculture is a critical component of the state’s economy, with the industry providing over one million jobs for Illinois families. As bills begin moving through … more
Galena VFW Post 2665 recently donated $1,000 to the Galena Area Emergency Medical Service District for new medical equipment. Participating in the check presentation are, from left, VFW Cmdr. George Petitgout, EMTs Glenn Harris and Aishah Aziz and EMS Coordinator Bill Bingham.
EMS receives donation from EMS
Galena VFW Post 2665 Comdr. George Petitgout presents a $1,000 check to Ty Cocagne, Galena Kiwanis treasurer. The VFW is supporting the club’s Run for the Parks which will benefit the Bouthillier Street Park.
Kiwanis receives donation from VFW
Fall archery hunters reach third-highest turkey harvest on record for season
SPRINGFIELD–Illinois hunters harvested a statewide total of 801 wild turkeys during the 2022-2023 fall archery turkey season, Oct. 1, 2022 to Jan. 15. The total compares with the statewide … more
Renovation moves forward: Some board members prefer new building; others wonder how to pay for renovations
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County Courthouse could be getting a facelift. On Tuesday, February 14, the Jo Daviess County Board agreed to renovate the courthouse building. The recommendation came … more
The Galena Area Emergency Medical Service hosted automated external defibrillator (AED) training at the Galena ARC on Saturday, February 18. Six people attended the training session held in the ARC’s gym. While this training was not a certification class, those in attendance learned how to perform manual CPR and use an AED. This free training was open to the public. Here, Dave Decker and John Rosenthal practice their chest compressions as EMS Coordinator Bill Bingham watches another group practice behind Decker and Rosenthal.
AED training at the ARC
Eaton helps raise $1.1 million for UI’s children’s hospital
IOWA CITY, Iowa–Elizabeth Eaton, Galena, was one of more than 500 current University of Iowa students who participated in the 29th annual student-led Dance Marathon which generated more than … more
Court Isabella members prepare Valentines bags
GALENA–Court Isabella 572 Catholic Daughters of the Americas met Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m., at Bally Hall, St. Mary Catholic Church. Valentine goody bags were prepared for residents of the … more
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