– Monday, August 29, the Wisconsin DOT will start resurfacing the US 45 and WIS 33 Interchange in Washington County. Built in 1986, and with its last rehabilitation in 1999.
-Wisconsin’s largest gluten-free food expo is coming to Washington County Fair Park on Saturday, Sept. 24. The event is sponsored by Wellness Found Organic Foods. Tickets are $7.
– Watch for a soft opening Sept. 1 for Halloween Express which is making its home at the former Walgreens on Decorah and S. Main Street in West Bend. Halloween Express secured its lease until Nov. 2 through Adam Williquette at Anderson Commercial Group.
– Fifth Avenue Methodist is holding a free Street Fest on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 323 S. Fifth Avenue across from the Old Courthouse. Starts with a service and celebration of First Responders. Followed by games and entertainment.
– The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the Dodge County Highway Department that State Highway 26 from Highway 33 to US Highway 151 will be closed on September 1, 2, and 6. The Highway Department will be repaving State Highway 26.
-The 21st annual Boltonville Fire Department Street Dance is Saturday, Sept. 10 featuring Rebel Grace.
-The West Bend Moose Lodge horseshoe team won the traveling trophy after hosting the annual State Moose Horseshoe Tournament, Aug. 20 and 21. There were 65 participants from communities like Beloit, Eastern Kettle Moraine, Janesville, Kenosha, Monroe, Muskego, and Racine. West Bend Lodge had 29 people on its team.
– St. Frances Cabrini will host a Used Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m., in the Mother Cabrini Hall.
– Kristy Davidson of West Bend won $500 during Thursday night’s Music on Main. The giveaway was part of a ‘thank you’ to the community for its support
– BargainMart has opened in its new location, 822 S. Main Street, in the West Bend Plaza. The new store has twice as much space and a fantastic inventory. The locally-owned business relocated from its site, 325 Chestnut Street in West Bend.
– Crossroads Music Fest is Sept. 10 at St. Luke Church in Slinger. The free festival includes bands, food, games for kids, and raffles.