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Beloit College’s Bea Champeny-Johns competes in the 100-yard breaststroke against UW-Oshkosh Saturday. She is a former Beloit Memorial High School swimmer. Bucs swimmers back in the pool BELOIT—Beloit College’s swimming and diving team returned to the pool after a holiday break and fell in a dual-meet with UW-Oshkosh i...
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Doncic, Mavs snap Bulls winning streak DALLAS —Luka Doncic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season as the Dallas Mavericks beat Chicago 113-99 on Sunday night, running their season-best winning streak to six and ending the Bulls’ at nine. COLUMBUS, Ohio —E.J. Liddell scored a...
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The property located at 1757 Prairie Avenue in Beloit is being proposed to be transformed into a bar and nightclub venue, according to City of Beloit development records. BELOIT—A development proposal looks to transform the former Hollywood Video location on Prairie Avenue into a bar and nightclub in Beloit, according ...
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Fairbanks Morse Defense’s Beloit facility is seen in this photo. Fairbanks recently acquired Federal Equipment Company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. By Clint Wolf cwolf@beloitdailynews.com Fairbanks Morse acquires Federal Equipment Company BELOIT—Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has acquired Federal Equipment Company (FEC),...
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Pictured is the turnout gear used by former Beloit Fire Chief Brad Liggett who passed away on Jan. 8. Photo provided by Beloit Professional Fire Local 583 In this June 2018 Beloit Daily News File Photo, Lillian Morrow, 2, is picked up by Beloit Fire Chief Brad Liggett to get to sit in a fire truck. In this 2018 Beloit ...
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Hansel and Gretel opera to be performed WHITEWATER – Young Auditorium welcomes the Florentine Opera Company for its adaptation of the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel on Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. as part of Young Auditorium’s Never Too Young Series. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children age 2-12, and free for children...
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Three blood drives scheduled in Beloit BELOIT - Three blood drives will be held in Beloit in coming days, giving area residents an opportunity to replenish the local blood supply. The first blood drive is scheduled for 8 a.m. - noon on Jan. 18 at Valmet, 1280 Willowbrook Road. The next blood drive will be held from noo...
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Lawson wins Sky Carp competition BELOIT—Larry Lawson has lofty goals for his play-by-play announcing career. Lawson had to earn his shot at professional baseball through a tryout arranged by the Sky Carp as part of a media symposium the club hosted over the weekend. Bringing luminaries like Beloit College graduate and ...
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Larson wins Sky Carp competition BELOIT—Larry Larson has lofty goals for his play-by-play announcing career. Larson had to earn his shot at professional baseball through a tryout arranged by the Sky Carp as part of a media symposium the club hosted over the weekend. Bringing luminaries like Beloit College graduate and ...
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Sill's comeback colossal for Bucs BELOIT — An avid swimmer since he was about 5 years old, Nathan Sill tried to beat the clock every time he hit the water. His fascination with a stopwatch didn’t end there. The Beloit College junior is also a passionate practitioner of parkour — a training discipline in which one moves...
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Sosnowski to seek reelection to Illinois Assembly ROCKFORD – State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, will seek re-election to the Illinois General Assembly in 2022 in the newly redrawn 69th District, which encompasses portions of Winnebago, Boone and McHenry counties. “2021 marked Illinois’ eighth consecutive year of pop...
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He was born on December 7, 1966 in Sterling, IL, the son of Lyman and Brenda (Oller) Liggett. Bradley was a 1985 graduate of Rock Falls Township High School and received his Bachelor's from Upper Iowa University. Bradley was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm and served with the Marines as a Navy ...
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Candidate petitions available in Illinois ROCKFORD - Candidate petition packets will be available at the Winnebago County Clerk's Office for those interested in running for offices in the June 28 general primary election. The first day candidate petitions can be circulated to gain voter signatures is Jan. 13. Candidate...
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Rock Co. nears pandemic hospitalization high The number of Rock County hospitalizations due to COVID-19 is approaching levels seen in late 2020, according to data released by the Rock County Public Health Department on Tuesday. A total of 69 patients are hospitalized in Rock County for treatment of COVID-19, which near...
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Upgrades for Clinton High School included a two-station gym along with renovations as shown here. The upgrades were part of a $32 million referendum passed in November 2020 to renovate and improve the Jr/Sr High School and elementary school buildings in the Clinton Community School District. Clinton High School is bene...
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(From left): Bootcamp Academy Roscoe Owner Mike Anthony and General Manager Shane Lawson announced the business has quadrupled its space. Roscoe Bootcamp Academy quadruples space ROSCOE—Bootcamp Academy Roscoe, 5544 Elevator Road, has not only quadrupled its size, but quadrupled its ability to whip more people into sha...
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Pictured is the ice rink at ABC Supply Stadium that will be open for public skating starting this weekend in Beloit. The unique outdoor recreation opportunity marks the first phase of non-baseball related events to be held at the new downtown stadium. ABC Supply Stadium offers ice rink BELOIT—Take me out to the…ice rin...
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WACO, Texas —Texas Tech ended No. 1 Baylor’s nation-best winning streak at 21 games, getting 12 points and a key 3-pointer from Kevin McCullar in a 65-62 win over the Bears on Tuesday night. CHICAGO —Nikola Vučević scored 22 points, DeMar DeRozan had 20 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls routed the Detroit P...
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Beloit vaccination rate lags behind other communities Beloit’s COVID-19 vaccination rate continues to lag behind neighboring municipalities and the Rock County rate as the omicron variant surges in the Stateline Area, according to data published Wednesday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The City o...
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BELOIT - The Beloit School Board voted to add a year onto Superintendent Dan Keyser’s current two-year contract at its Tuesday evening meeting, according to information from President Megan Miller. “The board appreciates Dr. Keyser’s leadership as he continues to work to meet the needs of our students. We unanimously a...
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BELOIT—Determining how how a woman passed away in Leeson Park last month could take six months, according to the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office. On Dec. 4, authorities responded to the park at around 4 p.m. where an unresponsive person in a vehicle was reported. A vehicle that apparently was fleeing the park str...
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Donna Ryberg Beloit, WI - Donna Ryberg passed away on January 8, 2022 in Oconomowoc, WI. Donna Edythe Davis was born March 17, 1950 in Chicago to Al and Edythe Davis. During her childhood she lived in Chicago and Morton Grove, IL. In 1968 she graduated from Niles West High School in Niles, IL. She attended Carthage Col...
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BELOIT — A Janesville man has been arrested on possible charges following a report of a domestic disturbance on Jan. 9, according to the Beloit Police Department. Officers responded at around 7:12 p.m. to the 800 block of Hackett Street in Beloit for a report of a domestic disturbance. The suspect, Derek A. Dixon, 31, ...
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BELOIT — Three juveniles were arrested on Jan. 8 following a burglary on Vernon Avenue, according to the Beloit Police Department. Officers responded at around 5:40 p.m. to a report of a burglary in the 700 block of Vernon Avenue. Three juveniles located on the scene were arrested, booked and released to their parents....
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Town of Beloit Police Chief Leann Jones says she wants to help grow the department and bring more training opportunities for staff, while also adding more staff to the ranks. Town of Beloit Police Chief Leann Jones has been with the Town of Beloit Police Department for nearly 12 years. On Jan. 1, she started as the new...
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Members of Friends at Beloit Library get books ready for their big FABL Warehouse Book Sale set for Jan. 20—22. From left are Kathy McNamee, Pat Blum, Tim Scholten and Jeanne Chernik-Krueger. The book sale benefits the Beloit Public Library and its programs. FABL to host Warehouse Book Sale at library BELOIT—Friends at...
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Marlins shortstop prospect Nasim Nunez will appear at the first Sky Carp Fest. Miami Marlins photo Sky Carp Fest adds two Marlins prospects BELOIT—The Beloit Sky Carp will host two of the Miami Marlins’ top prospects at its first annual Sky Carp Fest at ABC Supply Stadium Saturday. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. ...
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Wednesday's printing error The Daily News would like to apologize for the error that resulted in the front page of the Janesville Gazette’s sports page being printed instead of our own Wednesday. We are instituting a new procedure with our printing process, and there was an error in that production process. Those looki...
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A conditional use permit application to redevelop the former Hollywood Video store at 1757 Prairie Avenue has been withdrawn from consideration. BELOIT — A plan to redevelop a former video store on Prairie Avenue in Beloit into a bar and nightclub has been withdrawn ahead of the issue being discussed by the Beloit Plan...
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BELOIT — The Beloit City Council will meet in closed session on Tuesday regarding the ongoing boundary agreement dispute with the Town of Turtle. The council will meet in open session prior to adjourning into closed session to discuss the pending civil lawsuit that’s entangled the municipalities since March of 2020 in ...
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The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Javier D. Richie, 26, who is wanted on warrants for assault, substantial battery and disorderly conduct as a repeat offender. Richie is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information about Richie’s whereabouts is ...
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Michael Gregg "Mike" Miller Milwaukee, WI - Michael Gregg (Mike) Miller of Milwaukee Wisconsin, passed away on December 29, 2021 at the age of 66, the result of a fall in his home. Mike was born on January 13, 1955 and was the son of Joan K. (Rendall) and Charles L. Miller of Beloit, who preceded Mike in death. Mike gr...
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COVID-19 cases continue to increase, particularly among the young, as the number of those hospitalized due to the virus in Rock County broke a new record on Thursday. There were 75 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Rock County as of Thursday, second only to 74 hospitalized back on Nov. 18, 2020, according to Rock ...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Aug. 28, 1963. Monday is a day to remember the dream BELOIT—An array of activities are planned for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, whi...
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No paper on Monday There will be no print edition of the Beloit Daily News on Monday since there will be no postal delivery due to the Martin Luther King holiday. The Beloit Daily News office at 444 E. Grand Ave. remains closed to the public due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, but staff will be in the building M...
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BMHS CLASS OF 1957 REUNION 9 a.m. at the Road Dawg Restaurant, 2956 Milwaukee Road, Beloit. Class members will meet for breakfast. Guests are welcome. SCRABBLE CLUB 10 a.m.—noon every Tuesday in the Riverside Room at the Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd. FABL WAREHOUSE BOOK SALE 2—8 p.m. Jan. 20; 10 a.m.—4 p.m. ...
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Wightman Orbezo Maclane Wightman and Francisco Orbezo Jr. have been named Rotary Students of the Week at Beloit Turner High School. Maclane Wightman is the daughter of Malissa and Steve Wightman. She has been on the high honor roll all four years of high school while being involved in many extracurricular activities at...
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Hononegah point guard Carly LaMay will play at Rock Valley College. Carly LaMay is flanked by her parents Rachel and Marc Wednesday as she signes a letter-of-intent with Rock Valley College. LaMay will play for RVC Eagles ROCKTON—As an unselfish point guard, Carly LaMay will tell you she’d rather make a perfect pass le...
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Marlins announce Sky Carp manager BELOIT—The new manager of the Beloit Sky Carp, Jorge Hernandez, will be in attendance at the inaugural Sky Carp Fest on Saturday at ABC Supply Stadium. Sky Carp Fest will run from 2-4 p.m. The Miami Marlins announced that Hernandez, 55, is moving up from the team’s Low-A squad in Jupit...
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Beloit Police Department Chief Andre Sayles was this year's keynote speaker at the YWCA of Rock County's Martin Luther King Jr. virtual event. Sayles spoke of the importance of community trust between police and residents, while also speaking out against unjust police activity. YWCA of Rock County Hedberg Public Librar...
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Gerald Prater Beloit, WI - Gerald Prater, 84, of Beloit, WI, died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1937 in Ocela, AR, the son of Hildred Davis. Gerald was employed as a supervisor for Concrete Pipe. He enjoyed singing and playing guitar in a band. Survivors include his c...
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Ronald E. Crouch Beloit, WI - On January 13th, 2022 Ron found his way to the pearly gates of heaven. Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of many. He was born on July 14th, 1935 in Beloit, WI and grew up in Rockton, IL. He graduated from Hononegah High School in 1954 and attended Roc...
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Gun found in vehicle driven by Janesville man SOUTH BELOIT — A Janesville man faces multiple charges after Winnebago County authorities allegedly found a handgun in a vehicle he was driving, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department. At around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, a deputy stopped a vehicle near the inters...
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Career Accelerator preps students for the future BELOIT—Students in the Beloit College Career Accelerator are not only learning about landing a job, but they also are learning about negotiating and problem solving in the eight-day program that includes online workshops, panels and other career-related exercises. In 202...
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During Catholic Schools Week last year, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School students (and staff) had fun dressing up, playing games and celebrating Catholic schools. This year the week kicks off on Jan. 30. Photo courtesy of Leann Nelson OLA celebrates Catholic Schools Week BELOIT—Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA...
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New Sky Carp manager Jorge Hernandez spoke with fans Saturday. Miami Marlins prospects Victor Mesa Jr., left, and Nasim Nunez answered questions from fans Saturday at Sky Carp Fest. Sky Carp owner Quint Studer, left, spoke with new Sky Carp manager Jorge Hernandez Saturday. BELOIT—Jorge Hernandez was impressed by what ...
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BMHS teacher Michael Pringle resigning after being placed on leave By Hillary Gavan hgavan@beloitdailynews.com BELOIT - A family and consumer education teacher at Beloit Memorial High School (BMHS), Michael J. Pringle, will be resigning effective Jan. 28 after he was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 18 pending an...
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BELOIT - Beloit Memorial High School family and consumer education teacher Michael J. Pringle will be resigning effective Jan. 28 after he was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 18 pending an investigation of allegations of misconduct. He served the district for four years. The Daily News had been alerted by BMHS s...
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Clinton C. McKittrick Beloit, WI - Clinton C. McKittrick Sr., 84, of Beloit passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born October 3, 1937 in Richland County, the son of Marion and Clara (Griffin) McKittrick. Clint was a veteran serving in the United States Army. He married Beverly Jean Rou...
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Rep. Sosnowski plans 'Coffee Talk' events ROCKFORD – Illinois State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, will hold a "Coffee Talk" from 9 - 10 a.m. on Jan. 21 at the Machine Shed, 7475 E. State St., Rockford. Another Coffee Talk is scheduled for 9 - 10 a.m. on Jan. 24 at Ned’s Diner, 2132 Business Route 20 in Belvidere. Bot...
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Beloit, WI - Bernice B. Elet, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Autumn Lake Nursing Home. She was born March 26, 1933 to Ralph and Agnes (Bousek) Genske. She graduated from Madison East High School. Bernice married Hubert Elet on September 19, 1959 in Orfordville. They were married 50 years back in 201...
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David Lawrence Kruse Madison, WI and formerly of Beloit, WI - David Lawrence Kruse age 60 of Madison and formerly of Beloit died Friday January 14, 2022 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 23, 1961 to Charles and Anna Marie (Dee) Kruse in Kansas City, MO. David graduated from Hamilton...
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Paul F. Stephan Rockton, IL - Paul Frederick Stephan, 85, of Rockton, IL, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in his home. He was born July 20, 1936 in Beloit, WI, the son of Harry and Hilda (Arndt) Stephan. Paul was a 1954 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving with the U.S. Army...
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Richard Graves Beloit, WI - Richard Graves age 94 of Beloit died Monday January 17, 2022 in his home. He was born January 2, 1928 to George and Stella (Powell) Graves in Black River Falls, WI. Richard graduated from Black River Falls High School, He served in the U.S. Army from March of 1946 until his honorable dischar...
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BELOIT—The School District of Beloit Board of Education will be losing its Executive Director of Business, Human Resources and Operations JoAnn Armstrong. Armstrong’s resignation was listed on employment recommendations on Tuesday’s Human Resources Committee meeting agenda. Armstrong has served the district for six yea...
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Beloit Memorial High School students Jaheim Harrell, Griffin Oberneder, Paul Allen and Ryan Mechanic are shown. BMHS students win Milwaukee Bucks Theme Night contest BELOIT—Beloit Memorial High School students Jaheim Harrell, Paul Allen, Griffin Oberneder, and Ryan Mechanic won a Milwaukee Bucks Theme Night Competition...
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Award winners from the 2020 Beloit Art Center Juried Photo Exhibit are shown in this photo. This year, the Juried Photo Exhibit will take place on March 4. Submissions for the exhibit are being accepted until Jan. 30. Juried photo exhibit set at Art Center BELOIT—The Annual Juried Photo Exhibit is set for March at the ...
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Mobile blood drives scheduled Two upcoming blood drives will be held in Beloit and South Beloit by the Rock River Valley Blood Center. The first blood drive will be held from 2 - 7 p.m. on Jan. 27 at Didier Hall, 301 Oak Grove Ave., South Beloit. The blood drive is being sponsored by the South Beloit Knights of Columbu...
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Organ recital set for Jan. 30 BELOIT - Bruce Bengtson will present an organ recital at 3 p.m. Jan. 30 at First Congregational Church, 801 Bushnell St. This is a free recital as are all performances in the Musica Maxima series. However, contributions are appreciated. Audience members are asked to wear masks and maintain...
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RSVP seeks volunteers for various programs BELOIT - Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is in immediate need of individuals willing to spend time at several different agencies within Rock County. RSVP is seeking volunteers to work at the Welcome Center at the House of Mercy. Individuals also are needed to take peop...
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Duty and honor, a life well lived Taken too soon, Chief Liggett leaves behind a record of service. The point is often made that civility, steadfastness and reason have become rare commodities in this troubled world. The life and work of Brad Liggett stands as a counterpoint. Years before his time, Chief Liggett passed ...
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Violent domestic call results in three arrests BELOIT — Three people were arrested by Beloit police on Jan. 15 following a domestic disturbance that left a victim with a broken collarbone, according to the Beloit Police Department. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance report at around 3:42 p.m. to a residence i...
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BELOIT - The City of Beloit Police Department responded to a disturbance in a hallway at the Beloit Memorial High School at 9:11 a.m. today (Jan. 19). Three individuals - two 15-year-olds and one 17-year-old - were arrested, according to City of Beloit officials. One juvenile was transported to a local hospital. City o...
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Jennie Lucas Beloit, WI - Jennie Demetria Lucas, 94, of Beloit, WI, died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Autumn Lake Health Care. She was born on October 26, 1927 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Tases and Sideria Gehas. Jennie was a graduate of Beloit High School. She married Frank Lucas on October 19, 1947 in Beloit, WI...
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Rose Lovejoy Rockton, IL - Rose Marie Lovejoy passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with her daughters at her bedside. She was 92 years old. She was born March 31, 1929 in Rockford, Illinois to Vera (Carpenter) Bates and Carl Bates. Rose graduated from Hononegah High School and Northern Illinois State Te...
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Beloit police investigating multiple vehicle thefts BELOIT — Three vehicle thefts are being investigated by Beloit police following incidents that started last week and continued through Monday, according to the Beloit Police Department. At around 5:21 p.m. on Jan. 14, officers responded to a report of a vehicle, a blu...
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A United States government website is displayed on a computer, Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Walpole, Mass., that features a page where people can order free, at-home COVID-19 tests. The website, COVIDTests.gov, allows people to order four at-home tests per residence and have them delivered by mail. Health officials are encou...
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Study examines Beloit police use of force BELOIT—An analysis of data on the Beloit Police Department’s use of force between 2017 and 2021 indicates the department disproportionately used force against Black suspects. In response, department officials said the department does not target minorities and can’t predict who ...
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This photo taken in April of 2021 shows areas of the South Beloit Wastewater Treatment Plant that were under construction. The plant, which was supposed to be complete in September of 2020, now is expected to be complete in April. South Beloit sewer plant nearing completion SOUTH BELOIT—Work continues at the South Belo...
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during recent rehearsal of “Little Women: The Musical” that will be performed at The Janesville Performing Arts Center (JPAC). Shows are held Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., running on Friday, Jan. 28, 29 and 30 and Feb. 4, 5, and 6. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. People can ...
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Second baseman Matt O’Leary is coming off one of the best sophomore seasons ever by a Buccaneer. Bucs' O'Leary named preseason All-American BELOIT—Beloit College junior second baseman Matt O’Leary has been tabbed as a preseason All-American by D3baseball.com. A Third Team All-American last season, O’Leary was selected ...
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Parkview guard Jenna Olin drives hard to the basket during Tuesday night’s game in Orfordville. Jim Franz Co-Sports Editor Olin closes in on scoring record ORFORDVILLE—Jenna Olin stepped to the free throw line Thursday night, just as she had done hundreds of times in her Parkview career. The senior had certainly seen m...
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The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Jacon B. Jones, 44, who is wanted on warrants for causing a child under the age of 13 to view/listen to sexual acts and exposing genitals to a child. Jones is 6 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information about J...
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Some venues won't be available for BIFF BELOIT - Some of Beloit College venues that the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) had planned to use for showing films will not be used this year during the film festival. Venues that will not be used include the Weissberg Theatre at the Powerhouse and the screening room ...
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Madison, WI - (Arnold) Henry Hempe died Monday, January 17, 2022 at age 83 in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born March 16, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Arnold Herman and Marcia (Fleer) Hempe. He graduated from Milwaukee University School in 1956, and received his bachelor's degree in 1962 and his J.D. degree in 1965 fr...
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Dennis J. Walsh Janesville, WI - Dennis J. Walsh age 66 of Janesville died Thursday January 20, 2022 in his home. He was born December 27, 1955 to James and Barbara (Graham) Walsh in Rockford, IL. Dennis is survived by his mother, Barbara Walsh; his brother, Terry Walsh; his sister, Mary Jo (Stephen) Hering; his nieces...
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Thomas Kelly Dobson Brodhead, WI - Thomas Kelly Dobson , 71, of Brodhead, Wisconsin passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at 3:05 a.m. in Javon Bae Medical Center - Riverside Campus. He was born on February 17, 1950. Tom graduated from Hononegah High School, class of 1968. He served in U.S. Army from July 1970 to Februa...
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William Brown Ph.D Beloit, WI - William H. Brown Ph.D., 89, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on 16th January 2022 surrounded by family. Bill's beloved wife, Carolyn Simonton survives him. Married 31 years, they relished shared interests ranging from history, travel to England, and the hours cultivati...
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Melissa McCormick wrote “Grace & Salt: 12 biblical lessons to transform you and your team into better leaders.” Book explores faith for business leaders ROSCOE—A businesswoman has published a book following her more than 30-year career at The Taylor Company. After she retired as the global senior vice-president of sale...
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Raiders TE Derek Carrier, a former Beloit College star, announced his retirement today on Facebook. Derek Carrier, the Beloit College football standout who beat the odds and spent 10 years in the National Football League, announced in a Facebook post on Thursday that he is retiring. “It is with great joy and excitement...
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Beloit, South Beloit declare snow emergencies The cities of Beloit and South Beloit have declared snow emergencies and residents are asked to not park vehicles on the streets to allow for effective snow removal. The snow emergency is in effect until 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24 in Beloit and it is in effect until noon Sun...
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BELOIT - The Beloit Police Department has released new details regarding students involved in a Jan. 19 fight at Beloit Memorial High School. Three individuals were arrested at around 9:11 a.m. following a fight at the high school that left a student injured. The department identified 17-year-old Rico A. Yarbough, of B...
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BELOIT—The Beloit City Council will may vote on Monday on a resolution starting the process required to draft a cooperative boundary agreement with the Town of Turtle. The council will hold a special meeting to weigh a resolution that’s required by law prior to municipalities negotiating towards a boundary plan. The de...
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CEO: Beloit surgery center to open in 2023 BELOIT—The proposed OrthoIllinois surgery center is expected to be open in mid-2023, according to CEO Anthony Brown. Brown gave further details to the Beloit Daily News regarding the plan after the site plan was approved by the Beloit Community Development Department. “The pla...
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‘A public health nurse with the Rock County Health Department, prepares a syringe of flu vaccine at the health department’s Beloit office. Public health officials say it is not too late to get a flu shot. Influenza-like activity has been decreasing in recent weeks, according to information from the Wisconsin Department...
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'When I Grow Up' story time set at library BELOIT—PBS KIDS is coming to Beloit to partner with Beloit Public Library (BPL) and Hendricks CareerTek to offer a new story time series for families. “When I Grow Up…” Storytime with PBS KIDS is a monthly career-based story time that will be presented with help from a field e...
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Edward W. "Red" Collins Rockton, IL - Edward W. 'Red' Collins passed away peacefully in his home on January 18th, 2022 after a long and happy life. Red was born March 31st 1928 in Oakley, TN, to Maude and John William Collins. The youngest of 9, his mother died when he was less than a year old and he was cared for by h...
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James "Jim" McIntyre Roscoe, IL - James Michael "Jim" McIntyre, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021 at the age of 85 at his home in Roscoe, IL. Jim was born April 28, 1936 in Eaton, OH to Emory and Lucille McIntyre. He graduated from Chaminade High School and attended The Ohio State University. In 1956, Jim joi...
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Janet K. Gregory Hampton, TN - Janet K. Gregory, 67, of Hampton, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN. She was born March 20, 1954 in Akron, OH, the daughter of James K. and Charlene (Huber) Iversen. Janet married John "Jack" Gregory on February 15, 1974 in Rockton...
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Lewis leads Marquette to victory Just last month, Chang was hired by Colorado State to be its wide receivers coach. Previously, he spent five years at Nevada under Jay Norvell—who is now Colorado State’s head coach—as a tight end and wide receivers coach, and also had coaching stints at Emory and Henry and Jackson Stat...
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Snow emergencies continue in Beloit, South Beloit Snow emergencies remain in effect until 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 in Beloit and South Beloit. Residents are asked to not park vehicles on city streets during a snow emergency to allow for effective snow removal. Vehicles that are parked on city streets during a snow emerge...
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JANESVILLE — A Beloit man faces a child abuse charge after he allegedly stuck a 14-year-old in the face multiple times following an argument on Jan. 12, according to a Rock County Circuit Court criminal complaint. Beloit police responded at around 10:35 p.m. to a home in the 1000 block of Tenth Street for a report of a...
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Joseph Garde Wisconsin Rapids, WI - Dr. Joseph Garde, age 70, passed away comfortably and surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Madison, WI. Joseph Richard Garde was born July 11, 1951, to Rex and Mary (McCormick) Garde. He was raised in Beloit, WI and graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in 1969. ...
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This graphic shows the City of Beloit outlined in red and Town of Turtle boundary outlined in yellow. The city and town could soon begin of working towards a future boundary agreement for both municipalities. BELOIT—The Beloit City Council took action on Monday night and approved the first step needed to begin negotiat...
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Two years ago, first COVID-19 case reported in Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) continued to urge people to get vaccinated and boosted as Monday marked the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case reported in Illinois. Two years later, IDPH is reporting more than 30,000 COVID-19 deaths in...
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High speed pursuit results in arrest JANESVILLE — A Janesville man faces multiple charges after he allegedly was traveling over 100 miles per hour on Jan. 13 on Interstate 39/90 near La Prairie, according to a Rock County Circuit Court criminal complaint. A Wisconsin State Patrol trooper reported seeing a vehicle trave...
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JANESVILLE—The trial of a Beloit woman accused of causing a crash in 2018 that killed three men has been rescheduled for a third time, court records show. Kiyoko M. Becker, 29, is charged with three counts of homicide by use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol content and three counts of first-degree recklessly enda...
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Thieding Shull Gracyalny Three running for two seats on Clinton School Board CLINTON— The Clinton Community School District (CCSD) has two school board member seats up for election in April and three candidates including incumbents John Gracyalny and Kassie Shull and challenger Tim Thieding. Thieding is a retired teach...
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Bucs compete in UW-Whitewater meet WHITEWATER, Wis.—Beloit College’s track and field teams opened the 2022 indoor season at the Karl Schlender Invitational hosted by UW-Whitewater Saturday afternoon. Both teams finished sixth in the meet featuring some high-powered competition including the Warhawks, Loras, MSOE, Wisco...
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Goalie Olivia Cronin has been rock steady for the Rock County Fury this season. Fury's Cronin shuts down opposition BELOIT—Rock County Fury goalie Olivia Cronin is approaching 2,100 career saves. This rather astounding statistic from the four-year starter is even more impressive considering her team played only about h...
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