Beloit News
Beloit Art Center to host art, photography exhibits
Clint Wolf | Sep 2, 2026 Updated Sep 2, 2026 BELOIT — The Beloit Art Center will host art and photography exhibits in September, and will kick off the new exhibits with its First Friday reception from 5 — 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at the center at 520 E. Grand Ave. A...
Beloit College to be a part of national character building initiative
ALEX GARY alex.gary@apg-sw.com | Sep 2, 2026 Updated Sep 2, 2026 BELOIT — Beloit College is one of 60 recipients of grant funding to promote character development through education. The funding comes from the Lilly Endowment Inc., which supports the Educating...
Funds raised for VetsRoll at Taco Takedown
Clint Wolf Sep 1, 2026 Updated Sep 1, 2026 BELOIT – The Beloit Taco Takedown, hosted by Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub & Play, raised $3,052 for local non-profit, VetsRoll. The funds were raised in collaboration with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and contributions from event...
Heritage Days celebrates local history
CLINT WOLF Editor | Aug 31, 2026 BELOIT - People will be able to explore the rich history of the Beloit area during Heritage Days, set for Sept. 11 — 13.The weekend deep dive into local history will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Heritage Days had its beginnings...
Poke Green inching toward opening; Wren & Roe says Beloit has ‘exceeded’ expectations
ALEX GARY alex.gary@apg-sw.com | Aug 26, 2026 Updated Aug 26, 2026 BELOIT — A sign, at least a temporary one, is finally up at what will be Rockford, Ill.-based restaurant Poke Green’s first location in Wisconsin at 319 State St. Hendricks Commercial Properties...
Beloit Riverwalk project receives honors
Daily News Staff Aug 20, 2026 Updated Aug 20, 2026 BELOIT — The Beloit City Council was presented with three prestigious engineering and public works awards recognizing the Riverwalk extension project that was completed in the...
Fridays in the Park offers music and munchies
CLINT WOLF Editor May 18, 2026 BELOIT — Before heading out for the backyard barbecue or other Memorial Day weekend activities, the Downtown Beloit Association is inviting people to enjoy a little lunch and music as Fridays in the Park kicks off for the season on...
Farmers market vendors talk of farming challenges
Clint Wolf, Jun 28, 2026 Updated Jun 28, 2026 BELOIT — This year has presented several challenges for farmers, but the farmers who sell the fruits of their labors at the Beloit Farmers Market say adaptability is key in the farming business. Rising fuel, seed and...
Music in the air at Make Music Day in Beloit
CLINT WOLF Editor, Jun 21, 2026 BELOIT — Tim Shaffer began playing a cool jazz version of “Wichita Lineman” Sunday under the shelter at Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit. With more than a half-century of guitar playing, the notes played out smooth and flawless....
Farmers markets offer bounty from the fields
CLINT WOLF Editor, Jun 17, 2026 The summer is a season of growing and harvesting. Many people in the Stateline Area are busy in their vegetable gardens, planting and weeding and waiting for the fruits of their labor. Then, there are others who take advantage of area...