Beloit News
Wine Walk in downtown Beloit kicks off spring events
Clint Wolf Editor, Apr 10, 2024 BELOIT — Spring is in the air and downtown Beloit is ready to see increased activities, and with in more feet hitting the streets. The Downtown Beloit Association is ready for another season of activities to get people downtown and engaging with businesses and their neighbors. Read more…
Beloit International Film Festival opens with a bang
Clint Wolf Editor, Apr 8, 2024 BELOIT — John Prusak and his girlfriend, Jenna Graff, were settling into their seats Friday for a screening of the movie, “The Drunk.” The couple came from Hartland, Wisconsin to view several movies being shown during the opening weekend of the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF). Read more…
Beloit, South Beloit egg hunts offer prizes, family fun
Clint Wolf Editor, April 1, 2024 BELOIT — The egg hunt was on this weekend as children raced around collecting candy, crayons and other trinkets during Easter themed events throughout the Stateline Area. Summit Park Hunt The fun began Friday at Summit Park in Beloit when the Doris Wiles Center of Hope Read more…
Building overhanging river to be demolished
Clint Wolf Mar 29,2024 BELOIT — The building at 80 — 100 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit has long been a curiosity in the community. The building, which used to house businesses such as Kerry and Fat Wallet is partially hanging over the Rock River, held up by pillars that have been sunk Read more…
Downtown Beloit Association to revamp some events
Rachel Brands Staff Writer Mar 29,2024 BELOIT — The Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) is a non-profit organization that focuses on highlighting the beautiful views and booming businesses of the urban downtown area. Since its inception in 1987, the Downtown Beloit Association has been a collaborative effort between community volunteers, and business owners to revitalize Read more…
Beloit Eggstravaganza planned for Saturday
Katie Garcia Adams Publishing Group Mar 28,2024 BELOIT – Get ready to hop through a whimsical wonderland bursting with colorful eggs, laughter and fun at the egg-citing Easter Eggstravaganza Bunny Hop this Saturday. Skip through the vibrant Winter Crafter & Farmers’ Market at 557 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, to reach the outdoor Fun Read more…
Easter egg hunts planned in Stateline Area
Daily News Staff Mar 26,2024 BELOIT — Children will be collecting eggs, candy and prizes in upcoming Easter egg hunts in the Stateline Area. Center of Hope The Doris Wiles Center of Hope will present its 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 2 — 4 p.m. Friday, March 29 at Summit Park, Read more…
Barber shop with long history in downtown Beloit plans move
Debra Jensen-De Hart Special to the Daily News Mar 25,2024 BELOIT — The old cliché: “When one door closes . . .” couldn’t be truer than for Rod Gottfredsen, owner of Austin’s Barber Shop. The vintage shop, dating back to 1917, has been owned by various barbers and has relocated a few times in Read more…
City of Beloit announces $6M fund to create, preserve affordable rental homes
By Kyle Jones March 12, 2024 BELOIT, Wis. — The City of Beloit announced a $6 million investment Tuesday to create or preserve affordable housing in the community. City officials said developers looking to create or preserve affordable rental homes will soon be able to apply for grants through the Affordable Rental Housing Creation/Preservation Read more…
Downtown Beloit Association takes leap at annual awards dinner
By Clint Wolf March 1, 2024 BELOIT — The theme for the evening was “Leap into Downtown” as the Downtown Beloit Association celebrated Leap Day on Thursday by reviewing the success stories of the past year and presenting awards to some outstanding businesses and individuals. The Downtown Beloit Association welcomed guests to its Read more…