Voice Of The Walkerton Area

While growing up in Walkerton I heard my share of urban legends. I'm certain that many of us have learned our own. This is one Halloween story that will intrigue your minds! Here is one of several to be included for Walkerton Page readers before Halloween 2020.

The Myst...

Industrial, Walkerton was once home to "Central Cut Glass Co." during the early 20th century. Today, many people still have the intricately cut "crystal" products in their antique polished glass collections or lamps.  The industrial complex stood at what is today, the...

Time to grab your friends, and take the kids out for an adventure to Stanton Rd. near Teegarden.  Get ready for the corn maze, scavenger hunt, pedal cart racing, and a new fire pit!  Opening on Friday, September 18th.  Just 7 miles east from Walkerton the Pumpkin Patch...

Last Wednesday The Walkerton Page began a reader's poll asking "What is your favorite dish from a Walkerton Area restaurant?" The last such contest was won by China House Restaurant with their General Tsao's Chicken item.  This year China House located at 602 Roosevelt...

Tourism continues to thrive throughout the Walkerton Area!  Though the community has been dealing with COVID-19 restrictions as is the rest of the World over the past year it hasn't dampered our spirit. 

Situated between 4 counties on the banks of Pine Creek,...

We know that Potwatomi Chief Mixsawbah lived on the Grand Kankakee Marsh 2 miles west of Walkerton.  The tribe ruled the path that became the Plymouth / LaPorte Trail for centuries.  They knew and loved this land. They fished, trapped, hunted, and picked the wild cranb...

Built in 1920, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been special to the family who lived there for 75 years.  Located at 700 Monroe St. on the south side of the Walkerton community it is only a 5 block walk to shopping in the commercial district on Roosevelt Rd.

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Now, more than ever, Pig Rescue's have become an important need with the advent of social media. Not since, "Esther The Wonder Pig" have these beautiful beings been influencing pet ownership and symbols of cuteness. Mini-pig's like 650lb Esther begin as sensations and...

Walkerton has always been the roost for many sensations. From railroad engineers, huckleberry marshes, chemists, scientists, and now, graphic designers. Meet creative innovator and JGHS grad, Cary Zartman. He has succeeded all the way to become "creative czar" after he...

This historic 3 bedroom home at 403 Roosevelt Rd. is a real charmer.  It has many ornate architectural elements that reflect the important past of the Walkerton community.  It also, is a real fixxer-upper close to the Victorian era commercial district.  With a wide, 10...