by Eric Schmoldt, Janesville Gazette – January 8, 2021 It wasn’t long ago that it looked like minor league baseball would be gone from Beloit.Now it’s one of the most anticipated sports stories in 2021 and for years to come, with a new ownership group, a new stadium being built, new alignment with the Miami Read more…
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 22, 2020 It’s been a unique holiday season for retailers, as small shop owners trytheir hand at technology and toss in the occasional cocoa bomb as they work tocompete for customers with the big online giants.At Pizzazz Gift & Apparel Boutique, 313 State St., owner Christine Drake Read more…
Beloit Daily News – December 16, 2020 Baseball poised to bring more success to the city center.“Play ball,” may be the familiar sound of spring for baseball fans, but for years aroundthese parts it was just as likely to be: “Snappers still here?”Answer: Yes, and apparently the team will be in Beloit for a long Read more…
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 16, 2020 Brieanna Washburn opened The Happy Homestead on Dec. 1 at 635 BroadSt. to get to know people a little better and express her creative side. The formernurse hopes her shop will brighten people’s day as they explore her many uniqueofferings.The store carries mostly home decor Read more…
by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News – December 10, 2020 Many children in the Stateline Area will be able to snuggle up with a good book thisholiday season thanks to the generosity those who helped may the Beloit Daily NewsBooks For Kids campaign a success once again.The book drive ended Thursday and Daily News staff Read more…
by Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – December 8, 2020 Even amidst the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beloit ArtCenter sees a bright future in downtown Beloit.The Beloit Art Center Board recently approved the purchase of the historic buildingat 520 E. Grand Ave. from the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation(GBEDC) for $84,255, with closing Read more…
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 6, 2020 The 17th Annual Holidazzle might not have had its trademark trolley ridesand vendors in shops this year, but visitors said they loved seeing the lights, strollingthe downtown in nice weather and having the chance to get a little extra holidayshopping done.Nineteen businesses participated in the Read more…
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 3, 2020 Sisters Patti Harrer, co-owner of Nest Egg, and Pam Talley, employee, are getting their merchandise ready for Holidazzle set for Friday from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Beloit. Nest Egg, 816 E. Grand Ave., has been part of Holidazzle since its inception. Harrer said Holidazzle brings Read more…
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 3, 2020 Everyone’s invited to the Downtown Beloit Association’s (DBA) IndoorWinter Farmers’ Market. The event kicked off on Nov. 7 at the DBA’s new ofxces at557 E. Grand Ave. The indoor markets are Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.Due to COVID-19, DBA Promotions Coordinator Crystal Cribbs said Read more…
by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – December 1, 2020 In light of COVID-19 numbers in the county, the Beloit International FilmFestival (BIFF) will celebrate its ‘sweet 16’ birthday virtually with the possibility for afew drive-in movies.The 16th Annual BIFF will run Feb. 19—28. The films to be featured this year will beannounced this week Read more…
