Beloit News

Lighted parade illuminates downtown Beloit

Clint Wolf | Dec. 1, 2024   BELOIT — Tanya McMullin and her family had staked out a spot on the sidewalk near the Stateline Family YMCA Friday night — a perfect viewing area for the Grand Lighted Holiday Parade.   Although the weather was on the cold side —...

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State Street resurfacing, railroad crossing upgrades eyed

Clint Wolf | Nov. 28, 2024 BELOIT — A portion of State Street in downtown Beloit will be resurfaced and railroad crossing technology may be upgraded at several location in the city next year.   State Street (State Highway 213) is scheduled to be resurfaced from...

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Holiday season is in the air in Downtown Beloit

Clint Wolf Nov 18, 2024 BELOIT – The holiday season is in the air in Downtown Beloit as a trove of activities are planned for November and December.    Sales at businesses, visits from Santa, a lighted parade and more will be in store for visitors to the...

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Henry Dorrbaker’s opening Monday

Daily News Staff Nov 14, 2024   BELOIT - Henry Dorrbaker's, a 20,000-square-foot bar, restaurant and family entertainment venue, opens to the public Monday at 4 p.m.    Geronomio Hospitality, along with the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce, will hold a...

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USS Beloit crew hypes commissioning ceremony

Alex Gary Nov 11, 2024   BELOIT - The USS Beloit will be the sixth ship David Chisholm has served on in his 21-year career in the U.S. Navy. This will be his first commissioning ceremony though, when the ship is put into service on Nov. 23 in Milwaukee. "It's a...

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USS Beloit crew to be at Beloit indoor market

Alex Gary Nov 7, 2024   BELOIT – Local shoppers on Saturday visiting the Winters Crafters and Farmers' Market can buy pies, fresh produce, gifts and also rub elbows with members of the USS Beloit crew.  Commander Le Andra Kissinger will be among the crew members...

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Visit Beloit’s Bundle Up winter clothing drive a success

Clint Wolf Nov 6 2024   BELOIT - Visit Beloit was able to collect many pieces of winter clothing during its Big Bundle Up campaign held in September and October. Visit Beloit invited residents to drop off new or gently used coats, snow pants, sweaters, hats, and...

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Beloit moves Farmers’ Market indoors for the winter

Clint Wolf Nov 3, 2024   BELOIT - Plants, baked goods, cheese and finely hand-crafted items filled the office of the Downtown Beloit  Association Saturday as the Winter Crafters and Farmers' Market kicked off its season.   The wildly popular Downtown...

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Beloit Art Center sets November exhibits

Clint Wolf Oct 31, 2024   The art work of Connie Gardiner, as well as works from the Wisconsin Visual Arts Group, will be on display in November at the Beloit Art Center, 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit.   BELOIT - The creative works of artist Connie...

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