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Injured asparagus picker discharged from hospital.

May 16, 2017

Injured asparagus picker discharged from hospital. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville GRAND RAPIDS — Augustin Baca Garcia, 32, who was run over by an asparagus cart Sunday morning May 14, has been discharged from Spectrum Health, according to hospital media personnel. Garcia was airlifted by Aero Med from Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby after being transported to Shelby via ambulance. The tire…

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Man airlifted after being run over by asparagus picker.

May 15, 2017

Man airlifted after being run over by asparagus picker. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Walkerville man was airlifted after being run over by an asparagus picker Sunday, May 14, shortly after 10 a.m. at 6163 East Tyler Road near Walkerville, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was transported by ambulance to…

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Firefighters to stay on the job as budget passes.

April 26, 2017

Firefighters to stay on the job as budget passes. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WALKERVILLE — Firefighters had planned to “walk off the job” Thursday, April 27, if township and village officials did not approve a budget for their department. However, officials agreed upon a budget – with cuts, and the firefighters will stay on the job. See related…

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Firefighters to quit if budget doesn’t pass.

April 19, 2017

Firefighters to quit if budget doesn’t pass. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews #WalkervilleAreaFireAndRescue WALKERVILLE — After months of controversy surrounding the fire department’s budget, Walkerville firefighters and medical responders have announced that they will “walk off the job” next week if officials do not adopt a budget so the department can continue operations. “The firefighters and medical responders met tonight…

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Fire destroys garage.

March 22, 2017

Fire destroys garage. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A garage at 9022 E. Clock Rd. was destroyed by a fire Wednesday, March 22, shortly after noon, but firefighters saved the family’s nearby house from major damage. The garage, owned by Lee and Ashley Oomen, was insured, they said. Lee said he came home for lunch and…

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