Walker Mayor Proclaims Special Day for Retiring Fox 17 Reporter

A familiar face in West Michigan is retiring on Friday after spending 50 years in the broadcasting industry.

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For almost the past 20 years, Fox 17 viewers have seen Robb Westaby on their TV in several different roles as a traffic reporter, fill in news anchor, and for the past year as a neighborhood reporter covering Walker, Northview and Comstock Park.

Before saying his final goodbye, he's been honored by Walker Mayor Gary Carey, Jr.

On Wednesday Robb was presented with a city proclamation.

"So I, Gary L. Carey, Jr., Mayor of the City of Walker, on behalf of the City Commission and all residents of Walker, do hereby honor and extend our deepest gratitude to Robb Westaby," Carey said. "By virtue of the authority vested in me, as Mayor of the City of Walker, do hereby proclaim... Thursday, April 18, 2026, as Robb Westaby Day in the city of Walker and encourage all residents to join as recognizing Robb's outstanding service, dedication, and continued commitment to the entire community."

 

I'm not sure who noticed it first, but instead of saying Thursday, April 18, 2026, it should have said Saturday, April 18th, 2026.

According to Robb, the mayor actually went back to his office in Walker and corrected the proclamation to be the correct date which is this Saturday April 18th.

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Congratulations to Robb on an amazing career, You can watch his final show on Friday April 17th.

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