Helias teammates Whitfield, Toebben named all-state Nov 14, 2009
Nicole Adams, Miller, sr., outside hitter; Ciara Armstrong, Rock Port, sr., libero; Harley Cadwell, Bismarck, sr., outside hitter/defensive specialist; Cortney Conrad, Hurley, jr., middle hitter; Heidi Kinser, Galena, sr., outside hitter; Jessica Kunkel, Lutheran: Kansas City, sr., outside hitter; Laurel Larimore, Green Ridge, jr., outside hitter; Molly Sander, Santa Fe, jr., setter; Laura Schoonover, Mound City, sr., middle hitter; Ashlyn Woods, Lesterville, jr., setter. Honorable Mention. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Holiday activities scheduled at Galena state historic sites Nov 13, 2009
GALENA ; The state historic sites in Galena administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency have scheduled several activities for the upcoming holiday season. The Old Market House at 123 Commerce St. in downtown Galena will be the site of Santa;s House ... The Old Market House was built in 1846 as the hub of Galena;s commercial center. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Kimberley A. Stoddard Nov 13, 2009
Living family members include her two sons, Derek Beattie and Jeffrey Stoddard, both of Charles City; mother Ann (Hugh) Bunten of Galena, Ill. six siblings: Kerry (Peppie) McLachlan of Cathedral City, Calif. (Charles City Press, IO)
Traffic, drug crimes yield 10-year term for Heyworth man Oct 1, 2009
He was arrested a week later in Galena and told a judge at his next court appearance that he left town because he disagreed with a former defense attorney handling his case. Posted in , on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:50 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Oil steady on economic recovery Sep 6, 2009
"Todays oil price response to the long awaited employment data was muted by the fact that the jobless report provided a mixed bag of information that failed to provide much insight into future economic or oil demand trends," said Jim Ritterbusch, president, Ritterbusch iates, Galena, Illinois. "However, a significant stock market advance combined with a weakening dollar managed to bring some buying interest back into the front of the crude curve," he added. (India Times)
10 things to do this weekend Sep 4, 2009
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, (630) 896-6666. LAUGH. Dave Odd of NBC and XM Radio fame, Jeff Hansen and Ethan Peldo are going to yuk it up at Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen as the restaurant teams up with THE EDGE COMEDY CLUB all month. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Football recruiting Aug 28, 2009
Galena Park-North Shore, TX ... Galena Park-North Shore, TX. (USA Today -- Sports)
Casey ranked No. 10, Arcola No. 17 in high school football Aug 27, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Do you agree with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke the economy soon will grow. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rebecca Irene 'Becky' Lukavsky Aug 26, 2009
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa Rebecca Irene Becky Lukavsky, 57, Columbus Junction, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, Illinois. The Rev. Al Coffin will officiate. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Dorothy Lloyd Aug 23, 2009
Those left to cherish Dorothy s memory include her husband, Lowell; her children, Warren Lloyd and wife, Marcia of Reynolds; Melanie Peck and husband, Ted of Galena, Mo. and Jay Lloyd and wife, Julie of Illinois City; five grandchildren, Justin Lloyd, Kelly Howell, Carri Jones, Tanner Lloyd and Jordan Lloyd. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Retired geologist studies the history of springs Jul 13, 2009
Hughes had been badly injured pursing Native Americans near Galena, and he died on the return trip to southern Illinois on Sept. 7, 1813. He was buried on a picturesque hill overlooking the creek valley and the spring not far from Loami. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Venezuela assumes control of Spanish-owned bank Jul 4, 2009
Heartland Financial Acquires the Elizabeth State Bank Through Its Subsidiary Galena State Bank Co. ... through its subsidiary Galena State Bank based in Galena, Ill ... Bank branches previously owned and operated by Elizabeth State Bank will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2009 as Galena State Bank branches. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
U.S. Regulators Seize Seven Banks in Busiest Year for Closures Since 1992 Jul 4, 2009
Elizabeth State Bank Galena State Bank 55 ... 4 Elizabeth, IL Galena, IL. (Bloomberg -- US)
US regulators close 7 banks; total 52 Jul 4, 2009
Galena State Bank and Trust of Illinois, a unit of Heartland Financial (HTLF.O) assumes all of the deposits of Elizabeth State Bank. Cost of the failure to the FDIC estimated to be $11. (India Times)
7 more banks fail as FDIC mulls rules for sales Jul 3, 2009
The Elizabeth State Bank's two offices will reopen Monday as branches of Galena State Bank and Trust of Galena, Ill. In addition to assuming all of the failed bank's deposits, Galena agreed to buy $52. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Museum open house to showcase Heyworth man's 50-year hobby Jun 22, 2009
Simpkins said his sixth and seventh grade history teachers helped spur his interest in history, along with visits to U.S. Grants home in Galena and the Gettysburg battlefield. A mainly Civil War collection grew to fill up his bedroom, then a spare room in his first apartment. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Map: Funding The Superfund May 27, 2009
NPR: Funding The Superfund. Funding The Superfund. (NPR)
'Between the Fences' a huge success May 21, 2009
Complimentary local programs included artifacts from the Galena Trail Society, the Owen Lovejoy Homestead, the Bureau County Historical Society and more. We;re thrilled with the community reaction to Between Fences,; said Library Director Grant Lynch. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
TIPS: On how to ensure a safer hotel stay May 18, 2009
Hotel crime rises in recession, but hotels say they're still safe - USATODAY.com. Search hundreds of franchises and business opportunities to find the one that is right for you. (USA Today -- Money)
Hotel crime rises in recession, but hotels say they're still safe May 18, 2009
Search hundreds of franchises and business opportunities to find the one that is right for you. Quick Request Form: Request information from your favorite franchises and business opportunities. (USA Today -- Money)
Oil hits 6-month high on recovery bets May 13, 2009
"There are institutional investors getting in, pushing up prices," said Jim Ritterbusch, president of Ritterbusch & Associates in Galena, Illinois. "The dollar is a little weak and that's also supportive for crude futures.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Oil slips as investors book profits May 5, 2009
"We remain of the opinion that any additional price gains anywhere across the complex will be heavily contingent upon bullish leadership from the financial or currency markets," said Jim Ritterbusch, president of Ritterbusch & Associates in Galena, Illinois. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
C.W. Hamilton Apr 29, 2009
TISKILWA ; C. W. ;Bill; Hamilton, 78, of 445 Galena St., Tiskilwa, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on Jan. 12, 1931, in Macomb to Charles and Marie (Burright) Hamilton. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Fences programs focus on
religious and racial diversity Apr 12, 2009
Sponsors of Between Fences programs include the Bureau County Farm Bureau, Friends of the Princeton Public Library, Galena Trail Society, Gateway Services Inc., and the Owen Lovejoy Homestead. Between Fences is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), state humanities councils across the nation, and local host institutions. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Oil Tracks Wall Street Higher, Breaks $52 Apr 10, 2009
"The energy complex finished this short week on a strong note, apparently responding to renewed economic optimism in the form of a solid advance in the stock indexes," said Jim Ritterbusch, president of energy consultancy Ritterbusch iates in Galena, Illinois. U.S. stock markets jumped around 3 percent on Thursday after solid earnings from Wells Fargo fed hopes that stability may be returning to the banking sector. (ABC News -- Wire)
Gators brings home medals from Winter Games Mar 7, 2009
Gateway Gators team members Jennifer Tornow (from left), Seth Schultz, Brandon Endsley, Melissa Anderson, Charlotte Enghram, Becky Nelson, Jerry Patz and Nathan Warren gather prior to competing in the Special Olympics Winter Games at Chestnut Mountain in Galena ... GALENA Bureau County produced medal winners in Special Olympics Winter State Games held in Galena. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Princeton library one of select few for Between Fences Mar 3, 2009
At 7 p.m. March 12, Patricia Goitein, head historian for the Galena Trail Society, will present Rediscovering the Galena Trail, a program about the significance of the Galena Trail in the region and the early construction of physical fences in early 19th century America ... Helping sponsor the Between Fences programs are the Bureau County Farm Bureau, Friends of the Princeton Public Library, Galena Trail Society, Gateway Services, Inc. and the Owen Lovejoy Homestead. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Outdoors: Ski trip produces plenty of memories Feb 26, 2009
GALENA ; There isn;t a sport or athletic activity that scares me ... So when I visited Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort in Galena this weekend, I naturally grabbed my skis and headed for the big mountain for my first-ever trip down a ski slope ... The newly engaged couple had a dinner planned in downtown Galena that night at Fried Green Tomatoes. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
IDNR loves Shabbona Lake State Park Feb 19, 2009
Check back with the Outdoors page next week as I will chronicle my first visit to ski Chestnut Mountain in Galena. The ski trip run Friday through Sunday and I;m knocking on wood that my ankles, which seemingly are made of porcelain, make a healthy return. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Over 100 UMass Athletes Named To A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll Feb 14, 2009
Galena, Ohio Saint Francis DeSales Visual Communication Design Ryan Hartman M. Soccer Jr. Jamestown, Ohio Greeneview Pre-Physical Therapy Quinn Haselhorst Baseball Sr. Noblesville, Ind. Noblesville Accounting/Entrepreneurship Kacie Hausfeld Volleyball So. (Umassathletics.com)
Temples chosen for football coaches' Hall of Fame Feb 14, 2009
Also selected were Tim Dougherty (DeLaSalle, Chicago Mount Carmel, Peoria Bergan, Peoria Central, Edwardsville, Lincoln-Way Central); Ric Jones (Hardin Calhoun, Carlinville, Triad, Belleville West); Bill Mosel (Blue Island Eisenhower, Harvey Thornton); Paul Workman (Moweaqua, St. Elmo, Cerro Gordo); Glenn Johnson (Chicago Carver, DuSable, South Shore, Dunbar); Dale Patton (Warrensburg-Latham, Mount Zion, Pekin, Decatur St. Teresa); John Pocivasek (Ottawa Marquette, Peru St. Bede); Bruce Reeder... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
America's 100 Greatest Public Courses Feb 7, 2009
THE GENERAL AT EAGLE RIDGE Galena, Ill. 800-892-2269. (ESPN -- Golf)
