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Honors University of Wisconsin-Platteville PLATTEVILLE, Wis.–The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its dean’s list, honoring those full-time students who earned high … more

2/14/22

CTE recognizes students of quarter

ELIZABETH–The Jo Daviess-Carroll Career Technical Education Academy has named the second quarter students of the quarter. Students recognized include: •Amber Hupperich, River Ridge, … more

2/14/22

On Feb. 3, St. Joseph’s School, Sinsinawa, Wis., held its school spelling bee. Seventh grader Zach Ernzen (left) was the first place winner of the bee, while eighth grader Alexandra Sheehan (middle) placed third and seventh grader Emily Koeller (right) placed second. These students will travel to St. Joseph School in Dodgeville for the district level spelling bee on Feb. 23. Contributed photo

St. Joe’s spelling bee winners

2/14/22

Aloysius Berning, Vincent Hoppenjan and Walter Hoppenjan put a puzzle together during family game day hosted by St. Joseph’s School in Sinsinawa on Feb. 2. The family game day was part of the school’s week long Catholic Schools Week festivities. Brandon Behlke photo

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

SINSINAWA, Wis.–Last week was a busy one for students, families and staff at St. Joseph’s School in Sinsinawa as they celebrated Catholic Schools Week. National Catholic Schools Week … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 2/7/22

Sophie Davis and Aryanna Thompson wash Thompson’s dog Sabrie at Scales Mound ag building’s dog washing station. The program is now open to the public. Brandon Behlke photo

Rub-a-dub-dub, one dog in a tub

SCALES MOUND–The Scales Mound School District’s FFA has embarked on a new venture in their agriculture building. Lisa Oellerich’s animal training class has been busily washing dogs … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 2/7/22

Adkins Energy offers scholarship opportunity

LENA–Adkins Energy is offering its annual scholarships. The company will award three $500 scholarship to qualifying students. Anyone pursuing a higher education at a trade school, college or … more

2/7/22

Farm Bureau offers scholarships

BLOOMINGTON–Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau members, spouses and children are eligible to apply for 84 college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm … more

2/7/22

Greenhand Katie Cobine judging live hens. Contributed photos

River Ridge FFA wins section poultry contest

HANOVER–Do you know why egg cartons say Grade A? Why not grade B or grade AA? FFA members know the answer. Thirteen members of the River Ridge FFA Chapter competed in the Section One Poultry … more

2/7/22

Benton administrative assistant Cheryl Johnson has decided to retire after 40 years working for the district. March 1 will be her last day on the job. Brandon Behlke photo

A familiar face for 40 years

BENTON, Wis.–It was 1982 when Cheryl Johnson first sat behind her desk as an administrative assistant for the Benton School District. Now, four decades later, she has decided that it was … more

by Brandon Behlke

bbehlke@galgazette.com | 2/7/22

Preschool screening planned in Galena

GALENA–The Galena School District, Early Learning Academy and the Regional Office of Education will offer free preschool screenings to all children who will turn 3 years old on or before Sept. … more

2/7/22