BDN - State NewsJANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A Janesville man charged with ninth-offense drunken driving is being held on $15,000 cash bond. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State environmental officials have proposed new phosphorus limits for Wisconsin waters. RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Police in Racine are still looking for suspects in the fatal shooting of a shopkeeper in his market. BDN - Local NewsMany people who have passed by Riverside Park in the past weeks may have been wondering the same thing. The maple syrup was flowing Saturday afternoon in Big Hill Park. Although there’s still a chill in the air, green thumbs are planning their gardens and local businesses are preparing to help them every step of the way. ROCKTON — More than 6,000 people attended this weekend’s RoRo Expo at Hononegah High School, according to estimates compiled by chair person Tammy Shoevlin. Think before you act. Monday, March 15 Easter egg hunt set for March 28 CLINTON — The Friends of Carver-Roehl Park will present its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. March 28 at the park. |
BDN - SportsStephanie Raymond (14, left) of the Rock County Robins semipro basketball team sped upcourt against the Chicago Eagles during an exhibition game Saturday afternoon at Beloit College’s Flood Arena. The Robins rolled to a 106-69 victory, led by head coach Cecil Youngblood, right. Milton pulls away in the second half, 65-46 HHS captures three titles Monroe, Armstrong roll in third quarter Badgers receive No. 4, while Eagles get No. 6 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Evan Turner didn’t need any late-game heroics on Sunday. Orangemen open NCAAs playing in Salt Lake City Switch-hitter doubles in win over Giants MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Blake Geoffrion had two goals and an assist and Derek Stepan had a goal and two assists as Wisconsin beat Alaska-Anchorage 7-2 Saturday for a sweep of their Western Collegiate Hockey Association series. Milwaukee hangs on MILWAUKEE (AP) — Veteran Green Bay Packers right tackle Mark Tauscher has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract that will bring him back to the team, his agent said Sunday. Els rolls to victory, second world title DORAL, Fla. (AP) — They call him the Big Easy because of a graceful swing that looks as if it requires so little effort. BDN - Business News 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. |
BDN - EditorialsThe Beloit Daily News welcomes letters to the editor from its readers on subjects of general interest. Letters may be submitted for consideration to Public Forum, Beloit Daily News, 149 State St., Beloit, WI 53511, or Click here to submit a letter. Put the welcome mat back out for business. From Daily News files 100, 50, 25 and 10 years ago Beloit Memorial Hospital March 8: A girl born to Jennifer Carlson and Jeremy Martin of Machesney Park. BDN - Health News Blood drive set ROSCOE — A blood drive will be held from 2 - 7 p.m. Thursday at the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce, 5310 Williams Drive, Roscoe. 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. |