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Author: Michael Kuster

Michael Kuster serves as publisher and founder of GladeValley.net. He also owns and operates Digital Age Solution, LLC, an I.T. services firm in Frederick, Maryland. Mike grew up on a small farm in Frederick County, and graduated from Frederick High School, Frederick Community College, and the University of Maryland. He lives in Walkersville with his wife and three children.

Fiber Arts Studio Approved in Walkersville

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The Town of Walkersville’s Board of Appeals met Tuesday night to hear a request by Mary Singleton for a Special Exception use in the town’s Old Town Mixed Use zoning district. Ms. Singleton plans to open her business, Singleton Fiber Arts Studio and Processing, at the former Walkersville Market at 25 Maple Avenue. Last year, the property owners renovated the building and received a special exception approval for a wholesale wine and distributor to use the building.  That use does not occupy all of the space in the building. Later…

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Community Glade Valley 

“Cinderella’s Closet” Consignment Sale

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Formal Wear Consignment Sale Are you looking for a formal for that Special occasion – at a good price? Come see our collection of “New and Like New” formal dresses, shoes and accessories offered in time for Prom, recitals and special occasions! The Walkersville High School PTSA presents: Cinderella’s Closet! Walkersville Town Hall, upstairs meeting room (21 West Frederick St, Walkersville, MD) Sale: Friday, March 27. 2015 6pm – 9pm and Saturday, March 28, 2015 10am – 2pm Donations and consignments accepted at Town Hall Friday, March 27 starting at 5:00pm…

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Elections Glade Valley headline 

Kathleen Matthews Running for Congress

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According to Politico, Kathleen Matthews plans to run to represent our area in the House of Representatives. Many may not recognize her name, but her husband, Chris Matthews, is known by most in the country as the host of MSNBC’s Hardball and the syndicated Chris Matthews Show. Senator Barbara Mikulski’s announced retirement continues to shake things up politically in Maryland and even in Glade Valley’s Congressional District, Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District.  Since redistricting, Glade Valley and much of Frederick County shares lies in Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District which also includes parts…

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Elections Glade Valley headline 

Van Hollen Running for Senate

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Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Glade Valley’s representative to the United States House of Representatives, announced today that he will seek the office of United States Senator Barbara Mikulski. Senator Mikulski announced earlier this week that she will not seek re-election. Senator Mikulski has served in Congress longer than any other woman in history. In announcing her retirement, Mikulski explained that with her good health at the age of 78, “Do I spend my time raising money? Or do I spend my time raising hell?” Her spirited and feisty attitude gained…

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