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Janesville man dies in Thursday house fire
JANESVILLE - A Janesville man died in a house fire in the 3700 Block of Bryn Mawr Drive on Thursday, Jan. 20.
William E. Herkert, 76, was identified as the victim of the fatal fire by the Rock County Medical Examiner's Office.
The fire occurred around 6:35 p.m. and Janesville ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Armed robbery results in vehicle theft
BELOIT - A vehicle was stolen at gunpoint Monday in the 600 block of Moore Street, according to Beloit Police Department reports.
The incident occurred at 5:46 p.m. The victim had a white 2011 Cadillac CTS parked running with the keys in it while he was shoveling snow nearby. A gr... | null | null | null | null | null |
Steven Auburn Williams
Beloit, WI - Steven Auburn Williams was born in Blue Island, Illinois, on September 22, 1952. He went into the Army at age 18, and served in Desert Storm. His career was a body man, which he enjoyed. He met lots of really good people that became his great friends throughout the years. Steve met h... | null | null | null | null | null |
Tyler Cumberland
Beloit, WI - Tyler J. Cumberland, 37, of Beloit WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at UW Hospital Madison surrounded by his family. He was born on December 26, 1984, the son of Nancy (Levitt) Shambaugh and Eric (Rick) J. Cumberland.
Tyler worked many years at Walmart and Stateline Collection... | null | null | null | null | null |
Turtle to meet over boundary agreement
TOWN OF TURTLE—The Town of Turtle Board of Supervisors will meet virtually on Wednesday to hear legal advice related to its effort towards a boundary agreement with the City of Beloit, according to Town Clerk Deb Bennett.
The board will meet in open session before going into close... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit man charged with battery, abuse
JANESVILLE — A Beloit man has been charged with battery and other offenses related to a domestic incident on Jan. 15 in Beloit, according to a Rock County Circuit Court criminal complaint.
Police responded to the 400 block of Saint Lawrence Avenue for a report of a disturbance. Po... | null | null | null | null | null |
Vanduyn
ROCKFORD—A Marengo, Illinois man faces multiple homicide-related charges after the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office announced new charges against him tied to the November 2020 death of his ex-girlfriend.
State’s Attorney J. Hanley announced that 34-year-old Jonathan Vanduyn was indicted on two counts ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Lynette Redner stands near some examples of her paintings. Her art will be displayed at the Beloit Public Library this quarter. Redner grew up in rural Clinton and currently lives in Richmond, Wisconsin. Her art includes landscapes, horses, farm animals and dogs.
Beloit Art Center to have exhibits at library
BELOIT—As ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Thirteen Turner High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society during a ceremony on Jan. 5. Students must meet standards of service, leadership and character to be inducted into the National Honor Society. They also must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to be inducted.
Turner students indu... | null | null | null | null | null |
Be consistent with rights, responsibilities
Selective extension of adulthood doesn’t make sense.
This isn’t about guns.
Republicans have proposed a plan that would lower Wisconsin’s minimum age to legally carry a concealed firearm to 18. Currently, the age is 21.
Whether it’s a good idea for 18-year-olds to carry a con... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beard takes new post at McHenry
BELOIT—Beloit Memorial athletic director Joel Beard is moving on after six years at the helm for the Purple Knights.
Beard has accepted the position of athletic director at McHenry High School in McHenry, Ill., though he plans to continue working for Beloit Memorial through some point in... | null | null | null | null | null |
Skaters hold fundraiser for Project 16:49
BELOIT—Beloit Memorial’s boys hockey team is hosting a fundraiser for Project 16:49 on Thursday when it hosts Stoughton at 7 p.m. at Edwards Ice Arena.
Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless teens. Every year, more than 300... | null | null | null | null | null |
Blood drives set in northern Illinois
There will be two upcoming opportunities for area residents to donate blood in northern Illinois.
A blood drive will be held from 1 - 6 p.m. Feb. 7 at NorthPointe Health and Wellness Campus at 5605 E. Rockton Road, Roscoe.
Another blood drive will be held from 2 - 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Police Department squad vehicels and staff are pictured in the 1400 block of Madison Road on Wednesday afternoon. A death investigation is underway in the area.
BELOIT — The Beloit Police Department is investigating a death that occurred Wednesday on Madison Road as police activity near Converse Elementary brief... | null | null | null | null | null |
Carl Schliem
Beloit, WI - Carl A. Schliem, 69, of Beloit, WI, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 24, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 4, 1952 in Beloit, the son of Albert and Catherine (Rivera) Schliem. Carl was a Beloit Memorial High School graduate. He later received his Bach... | null | null | null | null | null |
Michael "Mike" Palubinski
Shopiere, WI - Michael Paul "Mike" Palubinski, 72, of Shopiere, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on September 14, 1949 in Beloit, WI, the son of Wallace and Dolly (McHone) Palubinski. Mike was a 1967 South Beloit High School grad... | null | null | null | null | null |
MADISON—Beloit, Janesville and Rock County reported some of their lowest unemployment rates of the year in November and December.
Beloit’s unemployment rate in December was 3%, the second lowest jobless rate the city experienced in 2021.
The December rate was up slightly from 2.9% reported in November, which was the lo... | null | null | null | null | null |
Lucas revels in Packers defeat
Last weekend, we were all witness to the single greatest weekend in NFL playoff history. Shoot, it might be the single greatest weekend in sports playoff history. All four games decided on the last play. All four games incredibly competitive. All four games incredibly fun. For some of us.... | null | null | null | null | null |
This graphic shows the City of Beloit outlined in red and Town of Turtle boundary outlined in yellow. The city and town appear poised to begin negotiations toward a future boundary agreement for both municipalities.
Town of Turtle OKs first step toward boundary negotiations
TOWN OF TURTLE—The Town of Turtle Board of Su... | null | null | null | null | null |
Early in the pandemic, the lack of supply of proper N95 masks and other types of PPE forced health systems across the country to ration supplies. Fast forward to now, the supply of masks and other PPE is widely available.
Beloit Health System CEO Tim McKevett said the health system was in a “strong position” in terms o... | null | null | null | null | null |
League of Women Voters to host speaker
JANESVILLE,—Join the Beloit and Janesville Leagues of Women Voters when they welcome guest speaker, Kelly Beadle, to the League’s annual Forward Together Celebration on Feb. 12.
Kelly Beadle is the Impact and Outreach Manager for the Center for Information and Research on Civic Le... | null | null | null | null | null |
RSVP has many volunteer opportunities
BELOIT - The Retired and Senior Volunteer program (RSVP) offers many volunteer opportunities for those age 55 and older, but the local group is in need of volunteers.
In the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the local RSVP volunteer base to shrink. Volunteers can gai... | null | null | null | null | null |
Clinton wrestlers Taylor Beaudin, Izzy Pfeiffer, Kaylin Wisinewski and Riley Edwards are headed to the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament Saturday.
CLINTON—History will be made this weekend in La Crosse.
The first ever WIAA State girls wrestling tournament will take place at the La Crosse Center Saturday, and several loca... | null | null | null | null | null |
Illinois jobless rates hit low levels for the year
By Daily News Writers
SPRINGFIELD—Unemployment rates were at their lowest level of the year for some northern Illinois counties and communities in December.
Winnebago County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.3% in December, down from 6.6% in November and down from 8.4... | null | null | null | null | null |
Barbara McCarville is survived by her children, Marcia, Julie, Cynthia, Dorian (David Lee), Mary (John Freeman), Stacy (fiancé, Ben), David (Patricia) and Kevin; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Keith; sisters, Emma, Doroth... | null | null | null | null | null |
Richard "Dick" Holm
Beloit, WI - Richard "Dick" Vernon Holm, 78, of Beloit, WI, died on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital.
Richard was most frequently referred to as "Dick Holm" during his lifetime. He also had other less frequently used nicknames such as "Rick" & "Rich." There were probably others... | null | null | null | null | null |
Turner High School’s acapella singing group Overdrive has qualified for the International Championship of High School Acapella quarter finals to be held Feb. 26. The group is rebuilding after some downtime due to the pandemic.
BELOIT—Turner High School’s beloved Overdrive, an a cappella singing group, has qualified for... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles gave a press conference Saturday afternoon on the status of a stabbed woman found outside a residence.
BELOIT - Beloit Police are investigating the second homicide in less than a week this morning (Saturday, Jan. 29).
Police received a report at 7:10 a.m. today regarding a female victim... | null | null | null | null | null |
One dead following shooting
BELOIT — A young man is dead following a shooting in the Beloit Memorial High School parking lot Saturday evening.
The incident occurred immediately following Beloit Memorial's basketball game against Madison La Follette.
Witnesses reported a physical altercation, followed by gunshots that r... | null | null | null | null | null |
BELOIT - An adult male was shot and killed in the parking lot at Beloit Memorial High School Saturday evening, marking Beloit's third homicide in 2022 and the third homicide in less than a week.
The shooting occurred around 10:49 p.m. Witnesses told police there was an altercation after the basketball game between Belo... | null | null | null | null | null |
Evansville man accused of seventh OWI offense
TOWN OF UNION - An Evansville man is being accused of his seventh Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offense after he reportedly was involved in a hit-and-run incident Friday.
Kendall R. Copus, 37, was taken into custody.
Rock County Sheriff's deputies were called to a hit-a... | null | null | null | null | null |
Hononegah swimmers win Battle of the Rock at BMHS
BELOIT — Cale Miles and Vito Skominas both captured individual first places and were on a pair of first-place relays to lead Hononegah to the title in the Battle of the Rock at the Richard Vogel Natatorium at Beloit Memorial on Saturday.
Miles won the 100-yard butterfly... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles speaks during a news conference on Sunday morning in Beloit following a fatal shooting on Jan. 29 that killed a 19-year-old male after a Beloit Memorial High School basketball game. The department is stepping up security around school district properties starting on Monday as the invest... | null | null | null | null | null |
Marian Stout
Beloit, WI - Marian J. Stout, 90, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Autumn Lake Health Care.
She was born on September 30, 1931 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Lester and Agnes (Janney) Mathews. Marian was a Richland Center High School graduate. She furthered her education ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Clinton, WI - Martha A. Vander Kooi age 79 of Clinton died Wednesday January 26, 2022 at Azura Memory Care in Clinton. She was born September 8, 1942 to Denzel and Mary (Mausolf) Bown. Martha graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1960, and then rode the bus daily from Beloit to Milwaukee to attend and gr... | null | null | null | null | null |
Paul M. Van Marter Jr.
Beloit, WI - Paul M. Van Marter, Jr. age 88 of Beloit died on Sunday January 23, 2022 at Huntington Place Memory Care. He was born June 24, 1933 to the late Paul and Alice (Cramblet) Van Marter, Sr. in Racine, WI. Paul graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine. He enlisted into the U.S... | null | null | null | null | null |
Sandra L. "Sam" Van Marter
August 2, 1949 - November 19, 2019
Beloit, WI - Sandra "Sam" L. Van Marter, age 70 of Beloit died on November 19, 2019 in her home. She was born August 2, 1949 to George and Barbara (Bell) Huck in Milwaukee, WI. Sam graduated from Muskego High School, class of 1967. She then attended beauty s... | null | null | null | null | null |
(From left): Turner High School drama students Bella Tillet, Carter Ward and Ani Sieran practice a one-act play called “Struggles” on Tuesday evening. They are doing a weekend of one-act plays starting Feb. 18.
Turner High Drama to present one-act plays
BELOIT—It’s not easy being a teenager.
That’s what students in Tur... | null | null | null | null | null |
BPD: Stabbing victim from Janesville as investigation continues
BELOIT — New details have been released following the fatal stabbing incident reported to Beloit police on Jan. 29 as the investigation into one of three homicides in the city since last week continues.
At around 7:20 a.mThe department responded to a repor... | null | null | null | null | null |
CALEA team to assess communications center
JANESVILLE—A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will examine all aspects of the Rock County Communications Center’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services, according to Communi... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit police block off Howe Drive near Clary Street on Saturday as they investigate a homicide. This marks the second homicide in the City of Beloit in 2022 and the second homicide in the city in less than a week.
BELOIT—New details have been released about the fatal stabbing incident reported to Beloit police on Jan.... | null | null | null | null | null |
Pictured is Steve Goldberg with Charles Tubbs Sr., at right, who was named as the recipient of the 2021 Manfred E. Swarensky Humanitarian Service Award for his lifelong career of service by the Rotary Club of Madison in November of last year.
Tubbs honored for outstanding career
MADISON—A former longtime Beloit police ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Emery Walker
Beloit, WI - Emery J. Walker gained her angel wings at 8:55 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 with her parents, Logan and Jacey by her side.
Our sweet Emery J. was born on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Beloit, WI, to Logan Tippin and Jacey Walker. She came into this world at 10 lbs. 3oz., 20.5 inches long,... | null | null | null | null | null |
Packers promote Stenavich to OC
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have promoted Adam Stenavich from offensive line coach to offensive coordinator as they fill the vacancy created when Nathaniel Hackett left to become Denver Broncos head coach.
Green Bay earned the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed each of the last tw... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles speaks during a news conference on Sunday morning in Beloit following a fatal shooting on Jan. 29 that killed a 19-year-old male after a Beloit Memorial High School basketball game. The department is stepping up security around school district properties starting on Monday as the invest... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beautiful snow sculptures will be created this week in Lake Geneva during the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship. Fifteen teams will compete in the event set for Wednesday through Saturday in Lake Geneva.
A snow sculptor carves out some of the final details on his art work at a previous U.S. National Snow Sculpt... | null | null | null | null | null |
BELOIT - Sonya Maria Johnson, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Beloit College, was selected as part of the inaugural cohort of Nielsen Center Fellows.
The inaugural cohort of Nielsen Center Fellows will travel from all over the country for a workshop on Eckerd College’s 188-acre liberal arts oasis on Florida... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Legion excited for '22
BELOIT—The Beloit Legion baseball program is back in full swing, and hoping for a big 2022.
Legion Director Scott Huffman said the program will be improved from years past.
The Legion team, which will now be known as the Bandits, will feature a junior and senior component.
The team is look... | null | null | null | null | null |
Bryce Goodwine returns this spring as one of the Stateline’s most dangerous hitters.
Goodwine tabbed for Indy
ROCKTON—It didn’t take Bryce Goodwine long to decide that the University of Indianapolis was the school for him.
When the Hononegah senior made his official visit to Indianapolis on Thursday, the deal was seale... | null | null | null | null | null |
Let them know it's appreciated
When the weather turns ugliest, a few stand as protectors.
Though some days things may not seem like it, overall this has been a relatively mild and liveable winter.
With several inches of snow a few days back and wind chills in the minus 20s, that was a stark reminder that the weather in... | null | null | null | null | null |
O'Leary: Conflicting reports lead to suspect's release in Madison Road fatal shooting
JANESVILLE — The Beloit man arrested following a fatal domestic violence shooting on Jan. 26 in Beloit has been released, with the Rock County District Attorney’s Office citing conflicting investigative reports as reason for the suspe... | null | null | null | null | null |
David O’Leary
JANESVILLE — The Beloit man arrested following a fatal domestic violence shooting on Jan. 26 has been released, with the Rock County District Attorney’s Office citing conflicting reports as the reason for the suspect’s release.
Beloit Police Department officials have not commented on the release of the su... | null | null | null | null | null |
Daryl L. Zimmerman, 73, Lake Geneva, died December 10, 2021, at UW Hospital. There will be a gathering of loved ones at Derricks Funeral Home on February 5, 2022 From 1pm-4pm. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com.
Eva Marie Baker, 80, Burlington, died January 24, 2022, Geneva Lake Manor.... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Memorial High School is shown in this file photo. The School District of Beloit announced new security protocols following a fatal shooting in the school's front parking lot on Jan. 29.
BELOIT—The School District of Beloit has announced an updated security plan for sporting events following a fatal shooting afte... | null | null | null | null | null |
Linda L. (Vicars) Schut
Clinton, WI - Linda Lee (Vicars) Schut was born on May 3rd, 1948. She was the daughter of Bob & Beverly (Korth) Vicars of Clinton. She died and joined her heavenly Father on January 30, 2022 after battling cancer for 5 years. Linda graduated from Clinton High School in 1966. She attended U-Rock ... | null | null | null | null | null |
William G. "Bill" Freeman
Scottsdale, AZ - William ("Bill") G. Freeman passed away on January 29, 2022 at his home in Scottsdale, AZ following a battle with cancer. He was 78 years old.
Bill was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of William E. Freeman and Beverly Jane Freeman (nee Mundt).
Bill was raised in Beloit, ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Jeff and Jennifer Livingston have served as volunteers for the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) for over a decade. Jeff was recently named this year’s honorary chairperson.
Jennifer and Jeff Livingston are pictured with University of Wisconsin mascot Bucky the Badger following Jeff’s heart and kidney transplan... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Memorial High School is shown in this file photo. The School District of Beloit announced new security protocols following a fatal shooting in the school’s front parking lot on Jan. 29.
BELOIT—Some residents have raised concerns about the School District of Beloit’s new policy restricting the number of tickets t... | null | null | null | null | null |
Mini-grants awarded by SSM St. Mary's Hospital
JANESVILLE—SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital—Janesville celebrated the wonderful work of Rock County not-for-profit agencies with a special virtual Community Breakfast on Jan. 28.
The event offered community leaders the chance to gather and discuss work being done to improve ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Orchid display at Nicholas Conservatory
ROCKFORD—The Nicholas Conservatory is teeming with color as its annual In Full Bloom Orchid Display returns Feb. 8 through March 6.
The theme for this year’s display is “Singapore Rain,” and features decorative Asian umbrellas and bamboo among the orchids. A new audio/text mobile... | null | null | null | null | null |
Youth Media Awards honor great books
When I was much, much younger, I remember adults would ask me what I wanted to be when I got older. I grew up in a time when girls were just starting to be told they could be anything they wanted to be, so I had a hard time narrowing it down. Astronaut? President of the United State... | null | null | null | null | null |
Lucas looks at sporting landscape
I told Josh and Jim I would write my column (called my weekly “goofy” by legendary former Snappers media relations director Erik Vandyck), then totally forgot about it and had to write it at the last minute. Knowing time is short, I have to write something fast.
So what is there to wri... | null | null | null | null | null |
Linemen Joaquin Alonzo, left, and Terry Ulmer line up in a three-point stance during their signing day Wednesday at Clinton.
Two Clinton linemen college-bound
CLINTON—Two Clinton offensive linemen are headed in opposite directions, but similarly greener pastures.
Cougar seniors Terry Ulmer and Joaquin Alonzo both made ... | null | null | null | null | null |
The Rock County Jail has worked to ensure safety measures are followed regarding COVID-19 and has worked with agencies such as HealthNet of Rock County to immunize inmates and staff.
APG file photo
JANESVILLE - The death of a 37-year-old Evansville man who was an inmate at the Rock County Jail is being investigated as ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit man charged with armed robbery from October
JANESVILLE — A Beloit man faces multiple felony charges following an alleged armed robbery that took place on Oct. 28, according to a Rock County Circuit Court criminal complaint filed on Jan. 28.
Eric D. Carter, 34, has been charged with armed robbery and possession o... | null | null | null | null | null |
BELOIT — No injuries have been reported following a report of gunfire at the intersection of Nelson Avenue and Switch Track Alley on Tuesday night in Beloit, according to the Beloit Police Department.
At around 6:44 p.m., police said a group of individuals reported they were near the intersection in a vehicle when an e... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit, WI - Helen M. Steuck age 95, of Beloit died Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Riverside Terrace in Beloit. She was born May 2, 1926 in Sanborn, Iowa, the youngest child of William F. and Emma Rose (Brandt) Steuck. She resided in Beloit since 1929. Helen graduated from Vocational School and worked at Freeman Shoes f... | null | null | null | null | null |
Linda D. Pike
Beloit, WI - Linda D. Pike age 73 of Beloit died on, Wednesday January 26, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born October 18, 1948 to Delmar and Deloris (Deal) Hagar in Beloit. Linda graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1966. She married David Pike on April 12, 1969 in Beloit. He p... | null | null | null | null | null |
The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Jose L. Rojas, 29, who is wanted on warrants for threats to a law enforcement officer, failure to appear in court—OWI causing injury, and felony bail jumping.
Rojas is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair.
Anyone with informatio... | null | null | null | null | null |
While the number of daily new COVID-19 cases in Rock County remains high, Rock County Public Health Department officials said Thursday the area is on the “back end” of the omicron variant surge.
In a media briefing on Thursday, Rock County Epidemiologist Nick Zupan said the county was experiencing a “steady decline in ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Shawna Greer, 31, of Beloit, passed away on Jan. 26 following a shooting at a home on Madison Road that authorities say was domestic violence-related. The family and wider Beloit community voiced outrage after a suspect in the case was released without charge in the incident after a review by the Rock County District A... | null | null | null | null | null |
Artist Amy Ribordy Reese, her father and blacksmith Jim Ribordy of South Beloit and sister and artist Jo Ribordy-Christofferson gather around a 5-foot sculpture of a blacksmith made by Jim Ribordy at the Beloit Art Center on Thursday. The Ribordy family—including dad, two daughters, two grandchildren and one grandchild... | null | null | null | null | null |
Virtual Job Fair scheduled for Feb. 18
JANESVILLE - The first Regional South Central and Southwest Virtual Job Fair is set for 10 a.m. - noon on Feb. 18.
Job-seekers can meet virtually with multiple local businesses in a variety of industries. So far, 62 employers have registered to participate from a variety of differ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Voter registration effort set at Turner H.S.
BELOIT - The Beloit League of Women Voters will be working with the Turner High School Political Club in a voter registration effort on Feb. 10.
The voter registration effort will take place at 12:12 p.m. in the Turner High School cafeteria.
Pat Zody of the league applied fo... | null | null | null | null | null |
BELOIT — A woman was held at gunpoint and struck as two suspects stole her vehicle on Feb. 1, according to Beloit Police Department reports.
A woman reported that she was sitting in her vehicle when two males approached her vehicle and opened the driver and passenger doors. The suspects held her at gunpoint, struck her... | null | null | null | null | null |
Eric Blumreich
De Pere, WI - Eric John Blumreich, 49, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from a heart attack. It was two months shy of his 50th (or as he said, "600 months") birthday, which he was looking forward to celebrating in Las Vegas. He has always been known for his humor.
Eric was born on Easter Su... | null | null | null | null | null |
Gerald Mathews
Beloit, WI - Gerald "Jerry" Mathews, 83, of Beloit, WI, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital after living his version of "Life to the Fullest."
Jerry was born in Beloit, WI on April 8, 1938, the son of Charles W. and Hilda (Weseloh) Mathews. Except for his colle... | null | null | null | null | null |
South Beloit woman reported missing
SOUTH BELOIT—A missing person report has been issued for a 94-year-old woman who was last seen in South Beloit.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office issued an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for Dorothy Carr who was last seen at 1035 Blackhawk Blvd. in South Beloit at 9:15 a.m. o... | null | null | null | null | null |
Elkhorn, WI - Alta Loraine Green, 91, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at The Gardens at Ridgestone.
She was born on January 3, 1931 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Truman and Ruby (Sawyer) Gray.
Alta was formerly employed by Beloit Corporation. She enjoyed gardening and baking. Alta was ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Barbara Finnegan
Beloit, WI - Barbara Jean Finnegan, 96, of Beloit, WI, was peacefully called home on February 6, 2022 at Azura Memory Care, in Beloit.
She was born Barbara Jean Luce on January 24, 1926, in Beloit, the eldest daughter of Harry and Marie (Joy) Luce. Barbara was a 1943 graduate of Beloit High School.
Upo... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beulah Mae (Bohnert) Knutson
Beloit, WI - Beulah Mae (Bohnert) Knutson, 86, of Beloit, was called to her eternal home on Thursday, February 3, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born July 17, 1935 to the late Merlin and Lillian (Green) Bohnert in Cashton, WI. She graduated from Sparta High Schoo... | null | null | null | null | null |
Janesville, WI - Marceil L. Manske age 83 of Janesville died Wednesday February 2, 2022 at Autumn Lakes in Beloit. She was born February 5, 1938 to Henry and Edna (Retzlaff) Leverenz in Juneau County, WI. She is survived by her son, Bruce Manske; her brother, Marvin (Debbie) Manske and her sister, Marian Eckelberg.
Mar... | null | null | null | null | null |
Lessons of love and moving mountains
By TOM MCBRIDE Special to the Daily News
The English writer D. H. Lawrence saw a mountain in the Italian Alps and thought for a moment that it must be alive. It was incredibly soaring and so lit by arching sunshine that it seemed as if it might move. The black streaks that ran up an... | null | null | null | null | null |
JANESVILLE—An Indiana man has been sentenced to four years in prison for shooting a man at a Beloit bar in April of 2019, according to Rock County Circuit Court records.
Daniel T. Blackshear, 28, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by an out of state felon as part of a plea agreement with the Rock County District... | null | null | null | null | null |
Turner's January enrollment numbers stayed steady
BELOIT—The Turner School District’s total enrollment stayed relatively flat since the fall, according to numbers from its second Friday in January pupil count which was due to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Jan. 28.
From September 2021 to January 2022... | null | null | null | null | null |
South Beloit Mayor Rehl won't run again
SOUTH BELOIT—After two terms in office, South Beloit Mayor Ted Rehl looks back with pride at the changes the city has undergone in the last seven years.
Now, he has decided it is time for new leadership in the city and when his term expires in a little over a year, he will not be... | null | null | null | null | null |
Marriage licences available for Valentine's Day
ROCKFORD—The month of love is upon us, which means couples planning to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day should not delay to apply for marriage or civil union licenses.
The Winnebago County Clerk’s office is accepting appointments for couples wanting to get married on Monda... | null | null | null | null | null |
Beloit Memorial senior Tyler Katalin (18) pushes the puck up the ice recently against Madison Memorial.
Members of the BMHS hockey team held an impromptu outdoor practice at the Vernon Park hockey rink on Saturday.
Beloit Memorial hockey, Katalin hope to finish strong
BELOIT—Those who don’t know Tyler Katalin and his p... | null | null | null | null | null |
BELOIT—‘The Cowboy’ is a pretty fantastic nickname for a high school wrestler.
Beloit Memorial freshman Owen West has done his part to live up to it.
West, a 126-pounder, became what is believed to be the first Purple Knight to win a Big Eight Conference tournament as a freshman since Alex Polizzi did the deed in 2007.... | null | null | null | null | null |
Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputy Chief Karner passes away
ROCKFORD – Winnebago County Sheriff's Department Deputy Chief Mark Karner passed away over the weekend due to apparent natural causes, according to a news release from the sheriff's department.'
Karner of Rockford, began his career at the sheriff’s department i... | null | null | null | null | null |
The newly remodeled Bruce Nichols South Beloit Boys & Girls Club at 1161 Dorr Road is shown. It underwent $500,000 in renovations.
SOUTH BELOIT — Everyone’s invited to the grand opening of the newly remodeled Bruce Nichols South Beloit Boys & Girls Club set for noon on Feb. 24. At the event people can tour the facility... | null | null | null | null | null |
John V. "Jack" Tharp
Beloit, WI - Chief Petty Officer Retire, John Vincent "Jack" Tharp passed away on February 7, 2022 at the age of 87.
Jack was born November 29, 1934 in Waterloo, IA, son of Agnes Rose Watters and step father, Dale Watters. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years through the Korean ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Raymond Schoenfield
Rockford, IL - Raymond Eugene Schoenfield, 86, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, in Rockford, IL. Raymond was born to Chester and Violet (Coates) Schoenfield on May 22, 1935, in Huron, SD. Upon graduating from Redfield High School (Redfield, SD) in 1953, he attended Northern State University i... | null | null | null | null | null |
Around 100 people gathered on Tuesday night for the 2022 Beloit International Film Festival’s reveal party at the Hampton Inn in Beloit. This year’s festival looks to return to form after being stunted by the pandemic last year.
Beloit International Film Festival Board President Ana Kelly-McGrath holds 11-week-old Hals... | null | null | null | null | null |
Bail, an opportunity to get bipartisanship
Reform is needed, and common ground should be within reach.
Darrell Brooks stands accused in the deaths of six people for allegedly plowing through a Waukesha parade crowd on Nov. 21. Authorities say he drove his Ford Escape on a rampage that left more than 60 injured, in addi... | null | null | null | null | null |
Republican Party now unrecognizable
With the censure of two of their own, Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, on February 4, 2022, they have become a party rooted deep in authoritarianism and have become a crazed cult who believes that we need to put cameras in the classrooms so parents can watch what teachers are teaching ... | null | null | null | null | null |
Gary Mark Kasten, 62, of Genoa City, died Jan. 14 at home. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Derrick Funeral in Lake Geneva. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. For further information please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com.
Keesha Shorter, 24, Beloit, died Jan. 14 in Norm... | null | null | null | null | null |
Brodhead boys headed to WIAC
BRODHEAD— If the WIAC is the Cadillac of NCAA Division III conferences, three Brodhead athletes are going to get a pretty nice test drive
Gage Boegli will be headed to UW-La Crosse to play football, Colton Buttke will be on the gridiron for UW-Platteville, and Brady Malkow will play basebal... | null | null | null | null | null |
Clinton falls to Johnson Creek
CLINTON — The improvement of the Clinton boys basketball team can be easily seen, even by the most casual of prep hoops fans.
The Cougars entered the season carrying a 58-game losing streak. They entered Tuesday night's game with Johnson Creek with four wins on the season.
The drive for f... | null | null | null | null | null |
Longtime official Chad James chats with Beloit Memorial goalie Jameson Flanagan during a stoppage of play at Edwards Ice Arena.
Chad James was a standout at Beloit Memorial, earning Big Eight Conference Player of the Year honors for the 1995-96 season.
Chad James, right, said the play was a bit more rugged when he play... | null | null | null | null | null |
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