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Iconic building collapses. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE – A 116-year-old landmark building that was a hotel long ago collapsed this week. The two-story 3,000-square-foot brick building that recently served as a tavern crumbled to the ground due to deterioration, according to owner Michael Shaw. It now kind of looks like a war zone in the village as a huge…
Meet the candidates Oct. 9. #Election2018 #WalkervilleThrives WALKERVILLE – With the Nov. 6 election approaching, Walkerville Thrives is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates and Community Dinner” event Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Walkerville Wesleyan Church gymnasium, 144 S. Hamon St., beginning at 6 p.m. “The public and candidates are cordially invited,” states a Walkerville Thrives press release. “Come out, meet…
Man injured when moped hits turkey. #OceanaCounty COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Jackson man was injured when his moped hit a turkey Sunday, Aug. 12, shortly after 8 a.m. on East Madison Road east of 168th Avenue near Walkerville. The man, who was wearing a helmet, was operating a 2015 Yahama. He told police that he was eastbound on Madison…
Preliminary exam adjourned for basketball coach accused of sexual assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A preliminary exam for a 35-year-old high school basketball coach charged with five felony counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was adjourned Monday, Aug. 6, in 78th District Court. Russell Douglas Swihart’s charges stem from the alleged sexual assaults of two 13-year-old female players.…
‘Farm Fun Days’ in Walkerville this weekend. #WalkervilleThrives WALKERVILLE — Enjoy the new festival, Farm Fun Days, this weekend Aug. 4 and 5 to celebrate the farming heritage of the area. Saturday’s events will include games for the kids, a silent auction, open house at the Pioneer Museum, a community market, music, and a parade. A tractor show along main…
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