‘Idol’ competition

Judges for the Rivervest Singing Idol competition tally their scores at Suds O’Hannahan’s. This year’s judges are from left to right: Greg Gerard, Tonja Pinson, Theron Sietz and Katina Nelson.

• Estimate shows Beloit growth

  Beloit’s population grew by .9 percent from 2000 to 2008, according to estimates for the 2008 populations of U.S. cities released Wednesday from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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• ER warns about danger of injuries

  While people are enjoying the summer heat and anticipating the Fourth of July, local hospitals are preparing for an increase in injuries.
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Snappers stumble again

Kernels’ pitchers continue mastery at Pohlman Field

• Fast start fires up Sr. Legion

  The Beloit Senior Legion baseball team sent 22 batters to the plate in the first inning and scored 16 runs on its way to a 25-2 rout of visiting Franklin Thursday night.
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• Junior Legion rallies past Burlington

  After surrendering five unearned runs in the first inning, the Beloit 17U Jr. Legion rebounded with a strong performance, scoring all its runs in the final four innings.
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Statelien Area Business News in Brief

Business expo set
ROSCOE — The Roscoe Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Eighth Annual Business Expo and Craft Show from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 18 at Kinnickinnick Middle School, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe.

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EDITORIAL: Pessimism. Let’s keep it in check

The challenges of today will be overcome.

• On this date...

  From Daily News files 100, 50, 25 and 10 years ago
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• How to write the Forum

  The 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.
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