Beloit News

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 22, 2020 It’s been a unique holiday season for retailers, as small shop owners trytheir hand at technology and toss in the occasional cocoa bomb as they work tocompete for customers with the big online giants.At Pizzazz...

Beloit Daily News - December 16, 2020 Baseball poised to bring more success to the city center.“Play ball,” may be the familiar sound of spring for baseball fans, but for years aroundthese parts it was just as likely to be: “Snappers still here?”Answer: Yes, and...

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 16, 2020 Brieanna Washburn opened The Happy Homestead on Dec. 1 at 635 BroadSt. to get to know people a little better and express her creative side. The formernurse hopes her shop will brighten people’s day as they...

by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News - December 10, 2020 Many children in the Stateline Area will be able to snuggle up with a good book thisholiday season thanks to the generosity those who helped may the Beloit Daily NewsBooks For Kids campaign a success once again.The...

by Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News - December 8, 2020 Even amidst the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beloit ArtCenter sees a bright future in downtown Beloit.The Beloit Art Center Board recently approved the purchase of the historic buildingat 520 E....

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 6, 2020 The 17th Annual Holidazzle might not have had its trademark trolley ridesand vendors in shops this year, but visitors said they loved seeing the lights, strollingthe downtown in nice weather and having the chance...

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 3, 2020 Sisters Patti Harrer, co-owner of Nest Egg, and Pam Talley, employee, are getting their merchandise ready for Holidazzle set for Friday from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Beloit. Nest Egg, 816 E. Grand Ave., has been part...

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 3, 2020 Everyone’s invited to the Downtown Beloit Association’s (DBA) IndoorWinter Farmers’ Market. The event kicked off on Nov. 7 at the DBA’s new ofxces at557 E. Grand Ave. The indoor markets are Saturdays from 9 a.m....

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - December 1, 2020 In light of COVID-19 numbers in the county, the Beloit International FilmFestival (BIFF) will celebrate its ‘sweet 16’ birthday virtually with the possibility for afew drive-in movies.The 16th Annual BIFF will run...

by Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News - November 30, 2020 This weekend will feature a couple of Beloit holiday-related activities as well.The Downtown Beloit Association’s (DBA) Holidazzle will be held Friday, Dec. 4 from5-9 p.m. in downtown Beloit. Although there won’t...