MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A voter registration drive that the community organizing group ACORN conducted in Milwaukee before the 2008 presidential election was marred by fraud and corruption, prosecutors said Monday.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Free help is available across Wisconsin for low-income taxpayers and others needing assistance filling out their tax returns.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A police department is standing by its decision not to make public a controversial intelligence report about abortion protesters.

A former Beloit Memorial High School teacher and soccer coach was arrested by Beloit police Monday for a felony charge of sexual assault of a child by school staff.

Beloiters continue to provide help to victims of earthquake in Haiti

A new company could be moved into the former Alcoa building by this fall, bringing with it hundreds of new jobs.

Author Ann Bausum will be speaking at Beloit Memorial High School in connection with Women’s History Month. Bausum’s award-winning book, “With Courage and Cloth” introduces readers to the under-told story of how American women fought for and won the right to vote. The presentation will take place in the BMHS auditorium on March 11 at 10:30 a.m. Students and staff who attend the presentation will be able to purchase books from Bausum which she will sign based on demand.

Health minister gives presentation during Beloit visit

Shelter attracts many from area

ROCKFORD — Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato said the investigation into the county’s Animal Services department has not been completed yet.

AARP honors Rep. Baldwin The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) presented a 2009 Legislative Leadership Award to U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, for her work to champion legislation that improves the lives of people age 50 and older.

Beloit Memorial Hospital March 8: A girl born to Jennifer Carlson of Machesney Park.

BMHS enjoys home court advantage in semifinal

Beloit Memorial senior defenseman Russell Oakes was named to the All-Big Eight Second Team for hockey, the conference has announced.

Local favorites Dan Hart and Cameron Monyelle thrilled a crowd of over 900 at the Beloit Cage Fights Saturday night at the Eclipse Center.

The Orfordville Orioles are hosting a Moonlight Bowling Fundraiser March 20 at 8 p.m. at Diamond Lanes in Beloit, 1218 Cranston Road.

Left-hander Parra extends streak of sparkling efforts

Cubs hammer Oakland

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A pair of center fielders made their spring training debuts on the field Monday, but it was Alex Rios who had the better day.

UConn sets record for consecutive wins

PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) — Ohio State guard Evan Turner has been named the Big Ten’s player of the year in separate voting by conference coaches and members of the media.

Punishment for Edwards will be real tough call

CHICAGO (AP) — Kristine Lilly, who has not played for the United States since December 2008, is among 24 women selected for a training camp ahead of exhibition games against Mexico on March 28 at San Diego and March 31 at Sandy, Utah.

Steelers QB says no sexual assault MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A high-profile defense attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student’s claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.

Aric Burch was recently appointed to the position of Vice President Trust Officer at First National Bank and Trust Company.

Parts of city may become semi-rural

OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — Strong overseas growth for McDonald’s Corp. in February outweighed U.S. sales that barely nudged upward as the world’s largest fast-food chain posted a 4.8 percent increase in sales at restaurants open at least a year.

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I have had the privilege of living and working in the Beloit Stateline area my entire life. I’ve enjoyed a nursing career that spanned over 40 years and culminated in my retirement after serving 34 years in the field of Public Health in Beloit and Rock County.

The City of Beloit is to be commended for its efforts to conserve energy while working to improve our environment.

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Blood drive set ROCKTON — A blood drive and Be The Match bone marrow drive will be held from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. March 13 at the RoRo Expo at Hononegah High School, 307 Salem St., Rockton.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. March 10 at the Rock County Health Department South Office, 61 Eclipse Center, Beloit; 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment only at the Rock County Health Department South Office, 61 Eclipse Center, Beloit. Information, call 608-364-2010.

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