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June M. Johnston Beloit, WI - June M. Johnston age 98 died Saturday January 29, 2022 at Agrace Hospice in Janesville. She was born June 28, 1923 to Amos and Elva (Robinson) Sneath in Marshall Township, WI. June married Wilbur Johnston on March 12, 1970 and remained together until his death on November 2, 2021. June was...
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Lyla Williams Rockton, IL - Lyla Anne (Margis) Williams passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 after a long illness with family by her side. Lyla was born September 21, 1946 in Beloit, WI. She was a life time resident of South Beloit, IL. Lyla was a 1967 South Beloit High School graduate. Lyla was formerly employed b...
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Kiarra Moe has followed in her sister Kylie’s footsteps as a scorer. By Josh Flickinger/Beloit Daily News Brodhead's Moe notches 1,000th career point BRODHEAD—Kiarra Moe had a tall task ahead of her. Not that she was fully aware of it. Moe, a senior for the first-place Brodhead girls basketball team, needed 18 points t...
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Rep. Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit, speaks to the media during a news conference at Sunnyside marijuana dispensary in South Beloit in August calling for legalization of marijuana in Wisconsin. The bill was authored by Rep. David Bowen, D-Milwaukee, (at left) and sponsored by Sen. Melissa Agard, D-Madison, (at right). MADISO...
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BELOIT — A man was shot early Thursday in Beloit as Beloit police say they continue to investigate the incident, according to a department Facebook post. The shooting occurred at around 2:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Eighth Street, police said. The victim, identified only as "an adult male" was located at a local hospit...
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Martin Exteriors is pleased to announce it was recently named “Small Business of the Year” by the Stateline Chamber. ROSCOE - Martin Exteriors recently was named “Small Business of the Year” by the Stateline Chamber. This is the first year Martin Exteriors received this award, but it adds this recognition to its growin...
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Marcia E. Stearns Rockton, IL - Marcia Elaine Stearns, 86 of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away on February 8, 2022 at Independence Village. She was born on November 2, 1935 in Blanchardville, WI, the daughter of Perry and Alice (Hanson) Granberg. She graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1953. She married Ri...
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JANESVILLE - A Janesville man faces his fourth intoxicated driving offense following his arrest on Dec. 31 in the Town of Beloit, according to a Rock County Circuit Court criminal complaint. Daniel Miller, 33, reported to be on the ground at a gas station on East Inman Parkway at around 10:21 a.m. before a witness said...
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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. 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 asked to contact the ...
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BELOIT—Police in Beloit and Whitewater are working together to investigate reports of hoax calls to authorities that brought large police responses in both municipalities on Wednesday. Swatting, the practice of making a hoax call to emergency services in an effort to bring about a large number of armed police to a resi...
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Edgerton man enters plea deal for '20 Janesville arson incident JANESVILLE—A 58-year-old Edgerton man has been sentenced to probation for his role in a Janesville arson incident in June of 2020, according to Rock County Circuit Court records. Ray E. Gross pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property, disorderly conduc...
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Beloit School Board to host five community visioning sessions BELOIT—The Beloit School Board hired Battelle for Kids to create and develop the district’s strategic plan with the engagement of the superintendent, students, families, staff, community leaders, business leaders, advocates and partners. The strategic planni...
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The entryway to McCormick Place in Chicago welcomes visitors to the Chicago Auto Show, which runs from Feb. 12—21, featuring new vehicle models, test drives and other attractions. Photo by Marty Densch A new model Chevy Corvette convertible shines and sparkles on the showroom floor at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick...
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North Boone grad Britton Morris is transferring from Illinois State. ISU photo Former North Boone star heading to Platteville A former Beloit Daily News All-Area Player of the Year is on the move. Britton Morris, who captured the award after a banner 2018 season, is transferring from Illinois State, where he spent the ...
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Hononegah grad Marquez to be co-head softball coach at Rock Valley College ROCKFORD — Vivi Marquez, who has served as an assistant on the Rock Valley College softball coaching staff for the past three seasons, will step up to become co-head coach for 2022, Athletic Director Darin Monroe has announced. "Vivi is an up an...
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TOWN OF BELOIT - John V. Tharp, 87, of Beloit has been identified as the victim of a fatal traffic crash last week, according to a news release from the Rock County Medical Examiner's Office. The crash occurred in the 2200 block of West Creedy Road in the Town of Beloit and was reported to authorities at or about 2:52 ...
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Beloit, WI - Margie Florence Belle Fornecker , 92, of Beloit Wisconsin. Margie was born March 19,1929 in Durand Illinois to parents Louis and Lida Haas (Wise). She grew up on her family's farm where she loved helping her mom and dad with all that farm-life entails. Margie was proud to be a wholesome' farm-gal' Margie w...
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Beloit school board race expected to draw voters out BELOIT—Area residents will have a choice of 11 candidates running for the School District of Beloit Board of Education when they go to the polls on Tuesday. The large field of candidates for school board in Beloit will be narrowed to eight candidates who will advance...
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Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) Executive Director Greg Gerard is preparing for this year’s 10-day festival in Beloit which will run from Friday, Feb. 25 through Sunday, March 6. BELOIT—BIFF Cares, a part of the Beloit International Film Festival, will shed light on various health and wellness issues through ...
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Blood center to break ground on new donor center ROCKFORD - The Rock River Valley Blood Center will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 at the site of its new donor center, which is expected to be open to the public this summer. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 418 N. Longwood Drive, Roc...
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Full Moon hike planned at Big Hill Park in Beloit BELOIT - Full Moon Hikes will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and March 18 at Big Hill Park. Participants will meet at the Welty Center briefly. The event will start with a Native American story. The hike will be one to two miles. Flashlights will not be needed and thos...
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Evan Makinen Kenosha, WI - Evan Mikel Makinen, 32, of Kenosha, WI, left this earth unexpectedly on Monday, February 7, 2022 in his home. He was born on January 13, 1990 in Beloit, WI, the son of Gerald and Bobbi (Pierce) Makinen. Evan was a 2008 Hononegah High School graduate. He later graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2014...
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Susan M. Monahan Beloit, WI - Susan Marie Monahan, 63, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at UW Hospital in Madison. She was born on August 11, 1958 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Jesse and Hylda (Flueckiger) Townsend. Susan married Joel Kaplan and together they had a son, Andrew Kaplan. She later m...
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Relays shine for Beloit College track teams PLATTEVILLE, Wis.—Beloit College’s men and women both collected first places in the 4x200-meter relay at the UW-Platteville Invitational Saturday. For the women, Jordyn McDonald ran the opening leg of the 4x200 followed by Alayna Furch, Montana McMahon and Jaeonie Echols as t...
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ROCKTON — Two people died following a serious traffic crash on Monday morning near Rockton, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department. At around 8:59 a.m., deputies responded to the intersection of Bates and Freeport roads for a report of a traffic crash. Deputies found two vehicles, a black Dodge Ram truc...
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He was born on April 17, 1938 in South Beloit, IL, the son of Adrian and Agnes (Flanagan) Lindaas. Jack was a 1956 South Beloit High School graduate. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1962. Jack married Jo Ann Marie Rasmussen on June 4, 1960 and together they had five children, Michael (Leslie) Lindaas, ...
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Beloit, WI - Keldon "Kelly" J. Sturdevant age 61 of Beloit died Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born September 5, 1960 to Sidney and Gyneth (Cooper) Sturdevant, Sr. in Beloit, WI. Kelly graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, class of 1978. He worked at Woodman's Food Market...
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Beloit, WI - Saakje "Sarah" A. Vermaat, 92, of Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at The Suites at Beloit Assisted Living. Sarah was born on October 30, 1929, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the fifth of seven children born to Jacob and Bertha (Cieraad) van der Sluis. She and her sibl...
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South Beloit, IL - Sandra Bell, 65, of South Beloit, IL, went Home on Friday, February 11, 2022 in OSF Hospital, Rockford, IL. She was born on June 10, 1965 in Batesville, MS, the daughter of Bernice Baker and Sonny Cox. Sandra was a 1975 graduate of South Panola High School. She married Gene L. Bell on March 21, 1980 ...
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The Beloit Police Department hosted its first community event on June 15, 2021 in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured is Police Chief Andre Sayles (standing middle) and Police Inspector Tom Stigler (seated) interacting with kids at the event held at Vernon Park. BELOIT—The Beloit Police Department is ren...
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The Stateline Boys & Girls Club is hosting its Fourth Annual Today’s Dreamers Tomorrow’s Leaders event on April 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Eclipse Center. The event is for girls between fifth and tenth grades to learn about careers. Above is a picture of a previous year’s event. The Stateline Boys & Girls Club is h...
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Brittany Andrews of Beloit and her daughters Oakley Larson, 1, and Sydney Andrews, 14, check out the new ABC Supply Stadium on opening day in Aug. 3, 2021. Corporate Contractors Inc. has been honored for its work in constructing the stadium in 13 months. Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin has named the st...
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Ke. Packard Ka. Packard The Packard sisters from Beloit Turner got their 2022 softball seasons underway successfully over the weekend as both collected victories in the pitcher’s circle. Kailyn Packard, a redshirt junior pitcher at Northern Iowa University, went all seven innings in a 2-1 victory over Nebraska in the U...
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Longtime football coach Andy Trice will be honored at June 14 event. Trice to be honored at Beloit Sports Hall of Fame Banquet BELOIT—A beloved football coach who guided the South Beloit SoBos before serving as an offensive line coach for Beloit College and multiple high schools will be honored at the 2022 Beloit Histo...
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Helen Neal Janesville, WI - Helen May Neal, 78, of Janesville, WI, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Janesville. She was born on April 7, 1943 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Evertt and Fern Westcott. Helen married Eugene Neal on June 26, 1976 in Rockford, IL. He predeceased her on Feb...
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Beloit, WI - Rudolph "Rudy" Mahan, 93, of Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Rudy was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on January 4, 1929, the son of Morgan and Doretha (Geralds) Mahan. He graduated from Beloit High School in 1948. Rudy then enlisted into the United States ...
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BELOIT — A vehicle fire reported on Sunday is being investigated by the Beloit Police Department as an arson incident. At around 11:50 p.m. on Sunday, officers received a report of a vehicle being abandoned at the intersection of Ninth and North streets that was fully-engulfed in flames with an unidentified male suspec...
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JANESVILLE—A Beloit man charged in connection with a lengthy Rock County Sheriff’s Office narcotics and gun investigation that started in 2019 has been sentenced to prison, according to Rock County Circuit Court records. Rock County Branch 6 Judge Barbara McCrory sentenced Cheoncello M. Grady, 39, to concurrent prison ...
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Home, vehicle struck by gunfire in Beloit BELOIT — Beloit police say a home and a vehicle were struck by gunfire on Monday night in Beloit, but no injuries were reported from the incident. At around 9:25 p.m., shots rang out in the 1600 block of Royce Avenue, according to information from the Beloit Police Department. ...
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Champeny McKillips BELOIT— The eight candidates for Beloit school board to move on to the April 5 general election will be incumbents Megan Miller and Gregg Schneider and newcomers J’Juan Winfeld, Brian Anderson, Torie Champeny, Kathy Larson, Ryan McKillips and Christine Raleigh. The remaining three of the 11 candidate...
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Discovery Center plans Black History Month events ROCKFORD -- The Discovery Center is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the contributions to society by Black Americans – both historical figures and local residents. Throughout the month, children can take part in a scavenger hunt, using clues to find signs ...
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Mobile blood drives set in area Stateline Area residents will have several opportunities to donate blood in the coming weeks as mobile blood drives have been scheduled. The first blood drive will be held from noon - 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at South Beloit City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd. Another blood drive will be held from 9:30...
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BARTH: Listen and learn, while you still can By WILLIAM BARTH It was an eventful year, 1927. Charles Lindbergh flew The Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic. The first “talkie” movie, The Jazz Singer, was released and effectively ended silent pictures. Henry Ford unveiled his new automobile, the Model A. Babe Ruth b...
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Public leadership is all about service Retiring mayor has kept the focus on his community, not himself. With all the usual thunder and lightning accompanying partisan battles in high places, it’s easy to lose sight of good guys in government who work quietly while striving to do the right thing. Like Ted Rehl. Since be...
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Letter: Fair wages needed for para-professionals I have read about the great resignation, but I never thought I would be quitting. I have been a substitute para-professional for over a year, I am certified in both Illinois and in Wisconsin. I work with special needs children pre-K to 12 grades. As you may know, Illinoi...
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Letter: Sen. Ron Johnson an embarrassment Over the years, Wisconsinites have been represented in the U.S. Senate by some real treasures. Bob La Follette and Gaylord Nelson come to mind. We’ve also been represented by some real stinkers like Joe McCarthy. Ron Johnson has been one of the stinkers. He’s frankly an embarra...
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Letter: Yelling past each other instead of working together Reader James Foss claims in his recent letter, Republicans "have become a deluded organization who believes that the deadly riot that took place on January 6, 2021 was actually “legitimate political discourse.” "Perhaps Mr Foss can enlighten the entire readers...
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Madison teen sought in Beloit homicide investigation BELOIT — A 19-year-old from Madison is being sought by the Beloit Police Department in connection with the Jan. 29 fatal shooting in a parking lot of Beloit Memorial High School, with an arrest warrant being issued in the case. On Wednesday, the department announced ...
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TOWN OF JANESVILLE - The name of the 70-year-old Evansville man who died last week in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 has been released. Kevin A. Olson was identified as the driver who died in a two-vehicle crash on Feb. 11 on U.S. Highway 14 near North County Road E in the Town of Janesville, according to a news rel...
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BELOIT — A 33-year-old Beloit man is being sought by the Beloit Police Department in connection with a non-fatal shooting that injured a 43-year-old man on Feb. 10, according to the department. The department is attempted to serve an arrest warrant for Markis D. Crenshaw on charges of attempted first-degree intentional...
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No paper Monday There will be no print edition of the Beloit Daily News on Monday since there will be no postal delivery due to the Presidents' Day 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 Monday ...
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Bevineau The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Finis R. Bevineau, 33, who is wanted on warrants for domestic disorderly conduct/child abuse intentionally causing harm. Bevineau is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information about Bevineau’s whereab...
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One person dies in four-vehicle crash in Dane County MADISON - A male driver was killed Thursday morning following a crash involving four vehicles on State Highway 14, according to a news release from the Dane County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 7:30 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a traffic crash on Highwa...
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Gary R. Olson Beloit, WI - Gary Richard Olson, age 66, of Beloit, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born in Beloit on May 23, 1955 and married his wife, Tammie (Draeving) Olson on December 2, 1989 in South Beloit. They were blessed with two sons: Bradly and...
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President Joe Biden walks on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 17, in Washington. Biden is en route to Ohio to promote his infrastructure agenda. Biden promotes Great Lakes cleanup effort LORAIN, Ohio (AP)—President Joe Biden declared Thursday that a $1 billion infusion from the bipartisan infrastructur...
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Beloit Health System Director of Infectious Diseases Department at Beloit Health System Dr. Vijaya Somaraju speaks during a SLU presentation on Thursday morning in Beloit. BELOIT—For Beloit Health System’s Dr. Vijaya Somaraju, the future is bright as the infectious disease director predicted the COVID-19 pandemic could...
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Jion Broomfield, at left, with his father Jimmie Broomfield during his graduation ceremony in Beloit. Teresa Jackson, left, with her son Jion Broomfield, right. Broomfield died from injuries sustained in a shooting on Jan. 29 following a Beloit Memorial High School basketball game. Jion Broomfield, 19, pictured in his ...
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Animals saved from Beloit apartment fire BELOIT — No injuries were reported and two animals were rescued following an apartment fire on Thursday morning in Beloit, according to the Beloit Fire Department. Fire crews responded at around 8:40 a.m. to a report of an apartment fire in the 400 block of Harrison Avenue. The ...
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The Janesville Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter Chair of Community Service Ruth Anderson (right) gives Richard Snyder his certificate and pin. The Janesville Chapter of DAR awarded Snyder with the DAR Community Service Award at its Chapter meeting on Feb. 12. Janesville Chapter DAR Hono...
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Beloit Memorial’s state-qualifying relay members include: Back row from left, Ben Sill, Eli Miller. Front, Aidan Donovan, Eamonn Rougvie. Absent: Charlie Ziemba. BMHS swimmers headed to state BELOIT—A pair of Beloit Memorial relay teams with a lot in common are headed to the WIAA Division 1 State Swimming Meet. The Pur...
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MADISON – A Beloit man was convicted Thursday in federal court on sex trafficking charges. Cory Hereford, 50, was convicted in U.S. District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin, on charges of sex trafficking, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, maintaining a property for the purposes of distributing and using ...
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Vaccine clinic to reduce operating hours JANESVILLE - The AMI-hosted vaccine clinic at 1900 Center Ave., Janesville, has reduced its days of operation due to a declining demand for its services. New operation times for the clinic are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Hour...
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Sex offender relocated to Rock Valley Community Programs JANESVILLE - A convicted sex offender will be relocated to the Rock Valley Community Programs, 203 W. Sunny Lane, Janesville, on Feb. 28. Aaron E. Simpson was convicted of first degree sexual assault of a child on Sept. 2, 1997 and two counts of third degree sexu...
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JANESVILLE—A current Rock County Sheriff’s Office captain and former sheriff’s office employee have announced they plan to run as Democratic candidates for sheriff, setting up a potential primary race in August prior to the November general election. Following the news of sheriff Troy Knudson’s plans to not seek reelec...
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Displaced residents assisted after Beloit fire BELOIT - Ten residents of an apartment building that was damaged by fire on Feb. 17 are being assisted by the American Red Cross of Wisconsin. Fire crews responded at around 8:40 a.m. to a report of an apartment fire in the 400 block of Harrison Avenue. No injuries were re...
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Clinton, WI - Darrell A. Green age 73 of Clinton, WI died Friday February 18, 2022 at his home. He was born June 18, 1948 to Charles and Leatrice (Wadel) Green in Beloit, WI. Darrell graduated from Hononegah High School, class of 1966. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his Country until his honorable dischar...
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Kareen (Keller) Hagopian November 16, 1932 - January 3, 2022 Verona, WI - Kareen Kathleen (Keller) Hagopian passed away on January 3, 2022 at Badger Prairie Health Care Center, in Verona, Wisconsin, with her children at her side, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Her death was as peaceful as her life was ...
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Nancy Tuck Beloit, WI - Nancy Tuck, 91, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Willowick Assisted Living. She was born on November 1, 1930, in Fond du Lac, WI, the daughter of Wayland and Bertha (Bushman) Helmer of Campbellsport, WI. Nancy attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and Milton Coll...
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Raymond Henthorn Beloit, WI - Raymond R. "Roadkill" Henthorn, 73, of Beloit, WI, died on January 13, 2022 in his home. He was born on September 26, 1948 in Ferryville, WI, the son of Ardith and Anna (Rhyner) Henthorn. Ray was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army. He married Pamela Eibergen on August 11, 1973 in Beloit,...
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Greg Gerard, right, Beloit International Film Festival executive director, and Nancy Clark-Mather, hold posters and brochures promoting the film festivals which will begin this week. The film festival will be held Feb. 26—March 6 with films shown at seven downtown Beloit venues. BELOIT—Films will be showing at seven do...
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Concert pianist to perform at Edgerton Performing Arts Center EDGERTON—Concert Pianist Tomasz Ritter will perform with the The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 at the Edgerton Performing Arts Center 200 Elm High Drive. Tomasz Ritter was born in 1995 in Lublin, Poland. His is a graduate o...
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M. Leonard Beloit College swimmers in record-breaking mood GRINNELL, Iowa—Beloit College’s swimming teams were in school record-breaking form over the weekend in the 2022 Midwest Conference Swimming and Diving Championships hosted by Grinnell College Friday through Sunday. The records began to fall on the first day of ...
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Reyes highlights Beloit College track efforts CHICAGO—Emiliano Reyes collected a runnerup finish in the shot put with a heave off 12.33 meters to highlight the efforts of the Beloit College track and field program at the Margaret Bradley Invitational hosted by the University of Chicago on Saturday. The Buccaneers had a...
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Six to be honored as YWCA Women of Distinction JANESVILLE - Six women have been selected as the YWCA Rock County Women of Distinction honorees, noting their community service. The 2022 Women of Distinction honorees are: - Dorothy Harrell of Beloit, who has been an educator, a community advocate and role model. She was ...
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McCleary retires from Axium Foods SOUTH BELOIT - Following a 50-year career at his family’s snack food manufacturing business, Pat McCleary retired from his position as President and CEO of Axium Foods on Dec. 31, 2021. Pat McCleary’s father, Eugene “Mac” McCleary, started the business, then called McCleary Industries,...
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Brian Lutzow Beloit, WI - Brian Lutzow, 64, of Beloit, WI, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in his home. He was born on November 18, 1957 in Rockford, IL, the son of Alyce (Steward) Lutzow. Brian owned and operated Twin Cities Pack, Inc., until his retirement in 2020. He was a proud Eagle Scout, Cardinal's fan and me...
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Beloit doctor earns honor of Young Physician Leader of Year BELOIT—Dr. Roger Kapoor, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.A.D., Senior Vice President of Beloit Health System, has been named the 2022 recipient of Wisconsin Medical Society’s Kenneth M. Viste Young Physician Leader of the Year Award. “We are honored to have a member of our ...
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Ritzert Gale Price has joined Blackhawk Bank as Vice President of Business Banking in the Janesville market. Before joining Blackhawk Bank, he was Economic and Development Director with the City of Janesville. He managed a comprehensive economic development program, focusing on industrial development, business retentio...
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Understanding how bail works By R. Alan Bates Guest column On November 21, 2021, a man drove a vehicle into the Waukesha Christmas parade killing six people and injuring many more. The driver of the vehicle had recently been released from jail after posting $1,000 bond on a pending battery case in Milwaukee. The public...
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Brodhead-Juda’s Marcus McIntyre, top, grapples with Turner’s Justin Teague during regional action. BRODHEAD—Marcus McIntyre is a sectional champion. But he’s not interested in that being his final accolade of the 2021-22 wrestling season. The Brodhead-Juda junior captured the WIAA Division 2 sectional title at 138 poun...
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Two of Bob Hodge's best players were from Moscow: Tanya Kopylova, left, and Julia Lebedeva. They both became NCAA D-III All-Americans for the Bucs. COLUMN: Tennis coach Bob Hodge left impressive legacy at Beloit College The Beloit College head coach with perhaps the most impressive recruiting record ever was himself a ...
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City of Beloit partners with Beloit College with $9 million grant to create innovation center The college plans to renovate the library to house a new Community Outreach and Engagement Center that is aimed to assist underserved Beloit residents. The renovation will begin in the summer of 2022 with an anticipated one-ye...
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Genoa City man accused of Janesville armed robbery JANESVILLE - A Genoa City, Wisconsin man was arrested Tuesday after an armed robbery at a Janesville convenience store. Kevin Rolseth, 28, faces possible charges of armed robbery and operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, according to a news release from the ...
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The college plans to renovate Morse Library and house a new Community Outreach and Engagement Center there. The renovation will begin in the summer of 2022 with a completion goal of August of 2023. The center will attempt to find solutions to complex community problems with the help of partnerships with the School Dist...
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A snowplow clears Whispering Wind Way in South Beloit Sunday morning following a New Year’s Day snowstorm that swept through the Stateline Area. Snow emergency declared in Beloit city, township The City of Beloit and the Town of Beloit have declared snow emergencies effective from 3 p.m. Thursday until 3 p.m. Friday. T...
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Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra students are shown holding up two hands, or 10 fingers, to signify the 10th time attending the Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival in New York City. Students received news they would qualify for the competition on Wednesday. Beloit Memorial High School (BMHS) Jazz Orc...
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Firefighters extinguish pockets of flames at the smoldering ruins of the Chemtool facility in Rockton. Foam containing PFAS chemicals was briefly used at the site of the fire from June of 2021, but the use of the foam was halted hours after it was initially used when fire officials learned a contractor on site began us...
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Church Basement Ladies performance set WHITEWATER - The 20th anniversary production of the original Church Basement Ladies show will be presented at 2 and 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at Young Auditorium at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. The nostalgic musical comedy features a church basement kitchen and the women who wor...
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Kroupa George James Kroupa Jr., 83, of East Troy, Wisconsin, died Feb. 9 at home. A celebration of life will be from 11 a.m.—2 p.m. on March 5 at Sperino’s in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. To post an online condolence please visit www.derrickfuneralhome.com. Derrick Funeral Home is assisting. Gary Wesley Parsons, 85, of Lake Gen...
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OSHKOSH, Wis.—Braeden Melton, who played volleyball at Beloit Memorial and UW-Oshkosh, is now a full-time assistant coach with the Titans women’s volleyball program. Melton will continue to serve as the Titans’ director of volleyball operations while also assisting with recruiting, social media, middle training, oppone...
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Turner 182-pound senior Cal Ries, right, grappling with Evansville’s Charlie Braunschweig, returns to the state tournament. Turner’s Jackson Burk, top, wrestling with Evansville’s Owen Heiser, will compete at state at 170 pounds. Two Turner wrestlers brace for state tourney BELOIT—A pair of Beloit Turner wrestlers will...
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Baldwin speaks out against Russian invasion of Ukraine at Monroe event Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation are speaking out against the incursion. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, said Russian leader Vladimir Putin has “violated international law invading a soverei...
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The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Markis D. Crenshaw, 34, who is wanted on warrants for second degree sexual assault of a child, manufacture/delivery of cocaine and party to the crime of manufacture/delivery of heroin. Crenshaw is 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs 200 pounds and has brown eyes and blac...
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WNBA star, author Michelle Snow to be speaker at chamber dinner BELOIT—WNBA athlete, author and business woman Michelle Snow will be the featured speaker at this years Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner set for April 26 at the Eclipse Center. Snow began her career in 2002 in the WNBA. She first played for...
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Beloit, WI - David T. Hess, 85, loving dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 23, 2022 he entered thru Heaven's gate peacefully with God's grace, love and mercy. Born August 20, 1936 in Edgerton, WI the son of Frank and Margaret Hess. In 1957 David married Judy Zillman and had 10 children toge...
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BELOIT -- The Beloit Police Department said multiple people have been arrested following the execution of multiple warrants on Thursday in Beloit. Beloit police officers assisted the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in executing several search warrants in the city. This multi-j...
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People gather for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the newly completed renovations at Bruce Nichols South Beloit Boys & Girls Club on Thursday afternoon. The ceremony included Bruce Nichols, the unit director of the club for nearly 30 years. Bruce Nichols, right, and Dee Fisher, gather for a photo at the Bruce Nichols Sou...
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Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) organizers welcomed filmmakers, supporters and guests to the Festival Eve event Thursday at IronTek. Festival Eve event draws BIFF supporters BELOIT—The night before the beginning of the Beloit International Film Festival was filled with music, applause and anticipation for the...
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Monroe, Beloit both need funding to replace lead service lines as Baldwin fights for funding MONROE—The City of Monroe is poised to receive federal aid to assist in the municipality’s removal of lead lateral lines in the water supply, with Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, stopping by to discuss the issue with local lea...
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Jenna Mosley and Gavin Frey have been named Rotary Students of the Week for Turner High School. Jenna Mosley is the daughter of Joe and Julie Mosley. She has earned high honor roll every semester of her high school career. In addition she is a member of the National Honor Society and is the current treasurer. She has a...
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