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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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