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‘A great honor’: Willy Walker celebrated with Franklin Twp. ballfield

Even after decades of playing and groundskeeping, Willy Walker was surprised to learn a field would be named after him. “It was a great honor,” he said. “I really appreciate that they did that for me, and it turned out nice. Beautiful park up there.” The Willy Walker Field was ...

Play ball: Franklin Township dedicating field for Willy Walker

Franklin Township is hosting a dedication ceremony for its newly named ballfield. The ribbon-cutting for the Walker Field will take place at noon Saturday. It’s being named for longtime township employee Willy Walker, who has mowed at the parks for 30-plus years and has been known as one ...