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…
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…
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…
BELOIT – Skating, sledding, crafts and games were among the activities area residents enjoyed during Beloit’s Winterfest, held this weekend at various locations in the city. Click here to read more of the article.
By Clint Wolf, Editor. Jan 19, 2023 BELOIT — Get ready to do the “Time Warp” again, and enjoy the multitude of movies during this year’s Beloit International Film Festival (FIFF). The film festival will present its 18th season Feb. 24 through March 5 featuring about 100 films which will be shown at Read more…
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…
By Kyle Jones, Mar 7, 2023 BELOIT, Wis. — DEFY Domestic Abuse Beloit received a $4,000 grant to help add space and increase on-site services. The program announced the grant from the Stateline Community Foundation on Tuesday. DEFY will be able to add two to three private spaces where residents can receive supportive services. Read more…
By Clint Wolf, Mar 7, 2023 BELOIT — DEFY Domestic Abuse Beloit has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Stateline Community Foundation to remodel the program’s current donation room into several additional secure, confidential spaces. The change will allow DEFY to increase the number of on-site services for survivors residing at Read more…
By Clint Wolf Editor, Mar 7, 2023, Updated Mar 8, 2023 BELOIT — It was a full house at the Eclipse Center as the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce welcomed guests Tuesday to its 96th Annual Meeting and Dinner. The dinner was sold out with 514 guests. The event featured awards presentations and the Read more…
By Clint Wolf Editor, Mar 5, 2023 BELOIT — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) drew the curtain on another year of movies, short films and music videos with organizers and fans giving the fest high marks. Privacy – Terms “It’s really been a much better festival than last year,” said Greg Gerard, executive Read more…
