Beloit News
First Sky Carp Fest planned Jan. 15
By Beloit Daily News Staff - January 6, 2022 BELOIT—The Beloit Sky Carp and the Miami Marlins will try to warm up the frigid Stateline by hosting the first annual Sky Carp Fest at ABC Supply Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 15. The event will be held from 2-4...
Development continues, building permits decline
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - January 6, 2022 BELOIT — While economic development continued in Beloit in 2021, construction value generated by building permit applications dipped to near levels last seen in 2017 and 2018. As of Dec. 30, a...
DBA brings history, color to office
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - January 6, 2022 BELOIT — The Downtown Beloit Association's new office at 557 E. Grand Avenue is now full of life and popping with color as a Beloit artist finishes up a mural and historical timeline in the space. ...
Beloit continues to see commercial, residential growth
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - December 26, 2021 BELOIT—The City of Beloit continued to see economic success in 2021 led by business and residential developments, even as the pandemic created challenges. City of Beloit Economic Development...
Walnut Creek expanding after record-breaking shopping season
By Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 22, 2021 BELOIT—Walnut Creek Apparel & Gifts, 406 E Grand Ave., is expanding into space next door thanks in part to a bustling holiday shopping season, according to owner Nikkie Chadwick. “Because of...
Economic growth focus of meeting
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - December 8, 2021 BELOIT—Regional partnerships and area growth were key topics discussed at the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Investors meeting held Wednesday at the Beloit Public Library as...
Downtown experiencing bounce-back year
By Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - December 7, 2021 BELOIT—2021 was a bounce-back year for the Downtown Beloit Association and the city’s business core following the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to DBA Executive Director Shauna...
Holidazzle brings holiday cheer to downtown
By Debra Jensen-De Hart, Special to the Beloit Daily News - December 5, 2021 BELOIT—Downtown Beloit was all aglow Friday night as merchants, vendors and patrons enjoyed an evening of unique shopping, music and more. As the Downtown Beloit Association’s...
Beloit Art Center to host many events
By Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News - November 30, 2021 BELOIT—Beloit Art Center will be open 5—9 p.m. on Friday in conjunction with the Holidazzle event. Visitors can enjoy a cup of German Gluwein, a hot spiced wine. At 6 p.m. there will be a Gallery Talk....
Watch Your Head! Sky Carp Incoming!
By Jacob Toepfer, Beloit College Roundtable - November 27, 2021 It is official ladies and gentlemen, the turtle is no longer in its shell. After originally starting out as the Beloit Brewers in their inaugural year back in 1994, they later changed their name to...