🌱 See which Walworth County towns had the cheapest midgrade gas

Good day Walworth! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See which Walworth County towns had the cheapest midgrade gas
• How the massive I-43 rebuild will affect Walworth County drivers

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Walworth County in week ending Sept. 19? (whitewatertimes.com) — If you're filling up in Walworth County, midgrade gas averaged $4.84 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19, with the cheapest station coming in at $4.46. Prices varied across communities like Walworth, Lake Geneva, Delavan, and Elkhorn, reflecting broader statewide and national fuel cost pressures tied to global oil markets and refinery conditions.
   

• $68 million I-43 reconstruction project approved in Waukesha, Walworth counties (wtmj.com) — Drivers in Walworth County should prepare for a major, years-long I-43 reconstruction between Highway 83 and Bowers Road that starts prep work the week of October 5. While the freeway will stay open, expect overnight lane and ramp closures, shifting traffic patterns, and periodic local road and ramp detours through 2029 as crews replace pavement, ramps, and bridges.
   

📸 Around Walworth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Walworth

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Friday October 2
• Oktoberfest Pop-Up Community Dining →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, W3901 Palmer Road, Lake Geneva
  11:30 am
• Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, W4097 County Road NN, Elkhorn
  3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Appliances & Tires Recycling Event →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, W4097 County Road NN, Elkhorn
  8:00 am
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
• Homecoming Dance
  Big Foot High School, 401 Devils Ln, Walworth
  8:00 pm
Monday October 5
• October 5, 2026 Transportation Coordinating Committee →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, 100 W Walworth Street, Elkhorn
  1:30 pm
• Evening Dementia Caregiver Support Group →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, 20 N. Church Street, Elkhorn
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Healthy Brain Objective Whitewater →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar
  9:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Welcome to Medicare Workshop →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, 1910 County Road NN, Elkhorn
  1:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Elkhorn Memory Cafe →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, 20 N. Church Street, Elkhorn
  10:30 am
• Healthy Brain Objective Club - Lake Geneva →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, 721 S Curtis St, Lake Geneva
  1:00 pm
• Prairie Seed Collection →
  Walworth County, WI Calendar, N6421 Hodunk Road, Elkhorn
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
  Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
• Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
  During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor )

• Mercyhealth posted a job opening for Medical Laboratory Scientist in Walworth. Apply here.
• Kunes RV posted a job opening for Sales Lot Attendant in Delavan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walworth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Delavan

• Opponents of Delavan Flock cameras pleased after city committee advances measure to remove them (tmj4.com)
• DNR Unveils Winning Park Pass Sticker Design; Local Student Receives Honorable Mention (wjjq.com)
• Hatchet Volleyball Fights, Falls Short in Sweep to Lakeland (wjjq.com)

Lake Geneva

• Lake Geneva moves closer to purchasing land for public safety facility (lakegenevanews.net)
• Sign and facade improvements approved for Simple Cafe (lakegenevanews.net)

Ok Walworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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