Feb 21, 2024 A newly launched grant program in Beloit hopes to make housing more readily available. Economic Development Director Drew Pennington says the purpose of the grants are to offer financial incentives to create new housing units in the upper floors of their downtown buildings. Pennington says eligible improvements include upgrading Read more…
By Rachel Brands Staff Writer. Feb 5, 2024 BELOIT — For Bob Christidis, owner of The Olive Branch, 2024 is the year that his long hours of work are set to finally pay off. Bob, his wife Michele, and their hardworking team of close-knit employees have been operating the Greek food truck in Read more…
By Clint Wolf Editor. Feb 4, 2024 BELOIT — The Downtown Beloit Association has scheduled its annual Awards Dinner on Leap Day, Thursday, Feb. 29. So of course the theme of the celebratory event is “Take a Leap Downtown.” The event will feature awards presented to individuals and downtown businesses. The accomplishments of Read more…
By: Kevin Haas. Jan 6, 2024 LOVES PARK — A Greek food truck that’s been operating around the Rockford area since 2017 is branching out this year with a new online kitchen in Loves Park and plans for a future restaurant in downtown Beloit, Wisconsin. The Olive Branch launched its new online kitchen Read more…
By: Clint Wolf / Beloit Daily News. Dec 28, 2023 Motorists on State Street in downtown Beloit faced a snowy drive Thursday morning. Snow plows were scrambling to clear streets as the white stuff covered area roadways. No more snow is expected over the next few days. Friday will see high temperatures near 40 Read more…
By: Rachel Brands Staff Writer. Dec. 11, 2023 BELOIT — Beloit’s brightest minds will be gathering to pitch their business ideas at the gBETA Beloit Sixth Annual Showcase event, hosted by gener8tor, on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Irontek, 645 3rd St, in Beloit. gBETA is a business startup program that Read more…
By Rachel Brands. Dec 7, 2023 A fashion show, blood drive, and bowl painting workshop are among our editor’s pick of 10 upcoming things to do in Beloit and the surrounding area. WINTER CRAFTER & FARMER’S MARKET BELOIT – Shop in the winter market and craft fair with dozens of vendors selling produce, baked Read more…
By Rachel Brands Staff Writter. Dec 3, 2023 BELOIT — Downtown Beloit was full of dazzling lights, bustling shoppers, and an unyielding holiday spirit despite the cold and rainy weather on Friday, Dec. 1. Holidazzle, a holiday celebration presented by the Downtown Beloit Association that promotes downtown businesses and vendors, celebrated its 20th anniversary Read more…
By Lila Szyryj. Dec. 4,th 2023 BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) – With thousands of letters sent to Santa each year, Beloit is inviting their community to do the same. Write a letter to Santa and with the help of his elves and the postal service, you’ll receive a response back from the North Pole. All Read more…
By Rachel Brands. Nov 30, 2023 TODDLER YOGA BELOIT – The staff from the Stateline YMCA is hosting Toddler Yoga at the Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd, every Friday from 10-11 a.m. Ages 0-5 are invited to participate in songs, stretching, and all kinds of fun. FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY RECEPTION BELOIT – Read more…
