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Resident seeks city recognition for Johnny Watts; school supporters plan naming ceremony at Beloit Memorial High
2686827 · March 18, 2025
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Summary
A resident told the council the school district has unanimously approved naming the Barkin Arena basketball court for Johnny Watts and requested city recognition for a Nov. 13, 2025 naming event, asking the governor or lieutenant governor to attend.
James Simmons addressed the council during public comment to advocate formal city recognition of a school district effort to name the Barkin Arena basketball court for Johnny Watts.
Simmons said a school-district committee voted unanimously to name the court the Johnny Watts Court and…
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