Local bank acquired by Illinois banking firm
Blackhawk Bank, based in Beloit, has been acquired by First Mid Bancshares, an Illinois based banking firm. Blackhawk CEO Todd James says because there isn’t overlap in footprint there isn’t any plans at this time to close
Friends of the Woodman’s Center host Community Day
The Friends of the Woodman’s Center work to lobby the public about the benefits of the transformative project. The Friends of the Woodman’s Center are hosting a first-ever community day. Spokesperson Oakleigh Ryan says it will take
City of Beloit applies for TAP grant to fund bike and pedestrian safety study
A safety study evaluating pedestrian and biking corridors in Beloit could make the City eligible for future grants. Public Works Director Bill Frisbee asked the City Council for approval to apply for a $214,000 federal Transportation Alternatives
Early voting begins in Wisconsin
Early voting begins Tuesday in Wisconsin. In-person absentee voting, also known as early voting, runs through March 31 in most locations, based on where you live and what your municipal clerk’s office offers. Go to MyVote.WI.gov to
Beverly Ann Pettit
November 28, 1937 – March 21, 2023
Jean E. Schrader
January 8, 1934 – March 21, 2023 https://www.daleymurphywisch.com/obituaries/Jean-Schrader/#!/TributeWall
ADRC hosting workshop for those with chronic diseases
The ADRC of Rock County is welcoming back their “Living Well” workshop in person for the first time in more than three years. Health Program Coordinator Lisa Messer says the workshop is for people dealing with chronic
Kaul leads coalition asking Kia and Hyundai to do more regarding easily stolen models
Kia and Hyundai are getting more pressure to fix easy to steal vehicles. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul leads 23 attorneys general urging the automakers to do more to stop thefts. The coalition cites the companies’ failure
Marlene H. Shorter
May 25, 1944 – March 21, 2023 https://www.daleymurphywisch.com/obituaries/Marlene-Shorter/#!/TributeWall
Rock County Job Center hosts youth apprenticeship job fair
The Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board works to connect local high school students with what could be their future career. Job Developer/Apprenticeship Liaison Dana Leikness says an upcoming youth apprenticeship job fair will give students the opportunity