Galena NewsLocal news for Galena, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Crude Oil Rises as Dollar Drops, Libya's Ghanem Says Production May Be Cut- June 30, 2008 Crude oil jumped more than $3 a barrel as the dollar weakened, Libya threatened to cut production and OPEC's president said prices may reach $170 by the summer.http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/crude-oil-rises-as-dollar-drops-libyas-ghanem-... Oil hits $142 on dollar's weakness- June 28, 2008 Oil futures climbed briefly to a new record above $142 a barrel Friday on expectations that the weakening dollar, a major factor in crude's stratospheric rise, will extend its decline and add to oil's appeal.http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/oil-hits-142-on-dollars-weakness?fromrss=1 Oil reaches $142 on view dollar will keep falling- June 27, 2008 Retail gas prices inched lower overnight, but are likely to resume their own trek into record territory now that oil futures have broken out of the trading range where they had been for nearly 3 weeks.http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/oil-reaches-142-on-view-dollar-will-keep-falli... Jo Daviess County- June 26, 2008 The green is there. All that's needed now is community feedback. After receiving a $20,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Jo Daviess County Greenways & Trails Committee is hosting ...http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/jo-daviess-county?fromrss=1 Oil prices waver on dollar, supply concerns- June 24, 2008 Oil futures fluctuated Tuesday as traders awaited significant news that could help the market break out of a trading range that has lasted for more than two weeks.http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/oil-prices-waver-on-dollar-supply-concerns?fro... Oil prices drop again as reports show U.S. might use less gas- June 24, 2008 Crude oil prices fell for a third day as government reports signaled that slower U.S. economic growth could curb fuel consumption, and Kuwait joined Saudi Arabia in calling prices too high.http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/oil-prices-drop-again-as-reports-show-u-s-migh... Balloon racers mark spot- June 22, 2008 A hot air balloon floats above rural Elizabeth, Ill., during the "Crack of Dawn" portion of the "Great Galena Balloon Race" on Saturday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/balloon-racers-mark-spot?fromrss=1 Oil rebounds on word Israel practiced Iran attack- June 20, 2008 Oil futures rebounded Friday as Pentagon officials said a large scale Israeli military exercise in the eastern Mediterranean early this month was intended in part as a demonstration of Jerusalem's ability to ...http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/oil-rebounds-on-word-israel-practiced-iran-att... Oil-industry giants to convene to discuss lowering prices- June 19, 2008 Oil-industry heavy hitters likely won't agree on any solid action to lower oil prices in the short term during a special weekend meeting convened by this production giant.http://www.topix.net/city/galena-il/2008/06/oil-industry-giants-to-convene-to-discuss-lowe... |