I was dismayed to learn that our incumbent Ward 4 Alderman Robert Hahn chose to not attend the March 6 candidate forum organized by the League of Women Voters. The forum gave voters a chance to learn …
Full disclosure: I was an elected member of the Galena Public Library Board of Trustees from 1999-2003, …
In a career filled with innovation, longtime Galena resident Bill Farrell (1936–2021) showed the world …
At the age of 84 I find myself spending maybe to much time checking out obituary columns in the local and …
Did you know that the Galena library board raised the tax levy by 4.999 percent again this year? Does …
I just read the Jo Daviess County Board voted to go forward with renovation of the Jo Daviess County …
I would like to nominate Larry Losch for the good guy award. Larry is a super friendly guy and can be …
I have fallen in love with the mussel bound! Who’d have thought that would happen at my age? How …
Freezing rain proved to be the chief topic of conversation this past week. With the temperature …
Ahhh, winter in the Midwest. Whether you are one that loves it or hates it, the truth of the matter …
When I woke up today bald eagles were calling. The bright sun reflecting on iced limbs whispered, …
Beth Baranski has a big job ahead of her, a job that few would enjoy. Beth does. She enjoys getting …
Earlier this month the Gazette featured a story about space issues at our library on Bench Street. …
The Galena Food Pantry thanks Galena Walmart for all the generous donations received of meat, baked …