Entertainment venue planned in downtown Beloit

By Jacob Roushia, Staff Writer. Feb 1, 2023   BELOIT – An entertainment venue named after the owner of the first bowling alley in Beloit is being proposed by Hendrick Commercial Properties. The venue, to be called Henry Dorrbaker’s, would offer both indoor and outdoor areas for games, stages and other attractions. Henry Dorrbaker owned Read more…

Beloit Bundle Up received over 350 winter clothing items that went to families in need

By Jacob Roushia, Staff Writer Jan 31,2023   BELOIT – Visit Beloit received 47% more winter clothing items compared to last year in the annual Bundle Up donation program. “Last year 244 items were donated,” said Tracy Bliss, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Visit Beloit. “This year was the best community response we’ve Read more…

A Stronger and Better Film Festival

By Jermaine Pigee January 30, 2023   The upcoming Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) is slated to be stronger, better and more diverse than ever. Now in its 18th season, BIFF, as it’s commonly known, is an annual 10-day film festival that recognizes the beauty and allure of independent films from across the country and Read more…

Winterfest will return to Beloit Jan. 27-29

By Jacob Roushia, Staff Writer. Jan 9, 2023   BELOIT- Winterfest will return to bring skating, crafts, sleigh rides and much more to Beloit in late January. The City of Beloit announced that Winterfest will be held from Jan. 27-29 and will take place across multiple locations throughout the weekend. The event is usually held Read more…