Beloit City Councilors will return to the issue of whether or not the city should enter into a land contract with Bushel and Peck’s.

“It feels really good,” said Jessica Duoss from the Milton FFA regarding her second consecutive grand champion wether win. “All my hard work paid off.”

• The total number of steers sold was 85. There were 377 barrows and 110 lambs sold at the Meat Animal Sale. The total amount raised was not available at press time on Friday.

Hailey Rath’s memory is stronger than ever. The Fourth Annual Hailey Rath Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held Aug. 21 at The Rock Bar & Grill at 101 Maple Ave.

Have a hankering for corn?

With the continuation of the hot weather, the Voluntary Action Center is putting out a special plea on behalf of health-compromised people in need of air conditioners in the Stateline Area.

Those who make a false 911 call in Illinois will soon face tougher penalties.

Congresswoman to meet troops

The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for information on Christina Jacqulin Thomas, 30, who is wanted for an outstanding warrant for theft.

The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for information about a robbery which occurred at the Mobile Mart, 1902 Shopiere Road on July 14 at approximately 10:30 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 12-year-old girl at an amusement park plunged more than 40 feet to the ground on Friday, seriously injuring herself when a safety net under a “free fall” attraction failed to catch her.

Engine Runs

Ethan Dahlberg took a glance at the Beloit Men’s City leaderboard when Erik Botts walked into the Country Club of Beloit’s clubhouse.

Guard now free to shop himself around the NBA

The Beloit Bombers traveling baseball teams will hold multiple tryouts for the 2011 season soon.

BURLINGTON, Iowa — The Beloit Snappers had an opportunity to sweep all three games from Burlington, but coughed up a late lead in Friday’s game, dropping a 10-inning, 2-1 decision to the Bees.

Standout DE gives Bears new reason for optimism

Packers’ veteran safety still has issues with ankle

LOVES PARK, Ill. — In a battle of Beloit drivers, Bobby Frisch came out on top Wedneday night, holding off hard-charging Terrence Robinson for his third victory of the summer at Rockford Speedway.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Yankees are working on a trade to acquire Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros.

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks traded away an All-Star pitcher for the second time in a week, sending right-hander Edwin Jackson to the Chicago White Sox on Friday for rookie Daniel Hudson and prospect David Holmberg.

Blackhawk Bancorp Inc., parent company for Blackhawk Bank in Beloit, reported a 28 percent increase in earnings for the second quarter.

ROCKTON — Troy and Vanessa Sheets of Roscoe opened 3 Sheets Pub, 122 W. Main St., on Memorial Day weekend to offer the Stateline Area a safe, upbeat and fun place to sing karaoke, sample specialty shots and play games.

Those who visit the Pizza Hut at 2787 Prairie Ave., Beloit, are greeted by a familiar smile and helpful manner for years.

SAN FRANCISCO — Diamond Foods, Inc. announced that each of its snack brands, Emerald, Pop Secret and Kettle, achieved record sales and market share milestones in the U.S. Grocery Channel for the second quarter.

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Blood donors sought A blood drive will be held from 1 - 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at First Baptist Church, 617 Public Ave., Beloit.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 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.

NEW YORK (AP) — Attention, weekend athletes: Don’t be too quick to agree to surgery for a common type of knee ligament tear.

Women who had C-section may try labor for next baby

For the first time, a vaginal gel has proved capable of blocking the AIDS virus: It cut in half a woman’s chances of getting HIV from an infected partner in a study in South Africa. Scientists called it a breakthrough in the long quest for a tool to help women whose partners won’t use condoms.