“Snappers Seeing Feedback on Nickname”

August 4, 2020 – Beloit Daily News – The Beloit Snappers will undergo a significant change next season when they move into the new Riverbend Stadium.  That change could also include a new nickname.  The Snappers announced Tuesday that they are seeking the fans’ feedback on a potential name change.  The franchise was named the Beloit Brewers from its inception in 1982 until 1995, when they made the switch to the Snappers.

“A new era for baseball in southern Wisconsin is coming in 2021, and we’re dedicated to collecting as much input from our fans as possible to ensure that your experience on game-days in our new ballpark is the best it’s ever been,” general manager Jeff Gray said.  “To start, we want to make sure that the name on the front of our uniforms represents the fans in the stands that we play for.  Starting today, we’re taking submissions from fans with their ideas for a team name that best represents our community.”

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“The Lincoln Academy Breaks Ground”

September 2, 2020 – Beloit Daily News – “With all the challenges we are facing in our world, The Lincoln Academy is a beacon of hope for our children and for our future.”  Beloit City Council
President Regina Dunkin said Beloit is a diverse city which has had significant enhancements in its infrastructure.  She said Hendricks’ businesses have played an important role in developing the community.

Dunkin said any improvement that benefits Beloit’s children is a worthwhile endeavor, and thanked Hendricks for her continued investment in Beloit.

The Charter school is planned to be a public school, not a private choice, or voucher, school.  Although carter schools may be authorized through their local school districts, the one proposed by Kids First Beloit has applied to be authorized through the University of Wisconsin System.  If authorized as an independent charter, the school would receive state aid per student in the amount of $8,619.

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