BERoger Wierinckx, former mayor of Linden and Lubbeek, has passed away at the age of 98. He served as a city council member for 36 years before becoming mayor of both municipalities. Wierinckx was known as a liberal politician with significant influence in the region. He also held positions as a provincial council member and senator. Current mayor Theo Franken (N-VA) paid tribute to him on social media, calling him an icon and a dedicated community leader. Former city council member Ann De Martelaer shared memories of their conversations in a podcast. Wierinckx died in a nursing home in Tielt-Wi
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