Government headline 

Frederick County Transit Goes Digital

Frederick County Transit will go digital on January 1, 2015 with a mobile app. Available for download now, users will be able to plan their trips on the Frederick County Transit network of buses and purchase ezFARE tickets.  The app eliminates the need for paper tickets. Riders will be able to use their phone to board the Transit vehicles. The new app includes an option for a one-day unlimited ride pass for $4.00. Post by Transit Services of Frederick County.

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Business headline 

Artisan Opens Studio in Old Feed Store

For over a year, Kate Klipp has been working away in Ralph Whitmore’s old feed store creating works of art. More recently, she opened the doors of her workshop as a quaint store filled with her creations and some other treasures. “A lot of community members urged me to open the store. They said it would be fun.” Hence, Coal Depot Glass Studio opened its doors. Anyone driving down West Pennsylvania Avenue will have noticed the festive decorations. Ms. Klipp created a Christmas delight for all who pass the small store.…

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Education Government headline 

FCPS Budget Twitter Chat

Frederick County Public School Superintendent, Dr. Alban, and staff will be answering questions about the school system’s budget and the future of our schools on Twitter tonight. From 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., you can tweet your questions using the #FCPSBudget.  The FCPS Twitter account, @FCPSMaryland, will be used to answer questions and ask questions of the public. If you do not have a Twitter account, you can still follow the conversation in two ways: Visit www.twubs.com/fcpsbudget and watch the Twitter Chat discussion in real time or review it later. See…

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November Arrests

The following individuals residing in Glade Valley were arrested and processed through the Frederick County Adult Detention Center during the month of November 2014. Stuart Chambers, DOB: 01/21/1956, Walkersville, charged by Frederick County Sheriff’s Office with first- and second-degree assault; bail set at $150,000. Johnny Norris, DOB: 10/08/1980, Walkersville, charged by Frederick County Sheriff’s Office with arrest warrant for second-degree assault; bail set at $25,000. Stuart Chambers, DOB: 01/21/1956, Walkersville, charged by Frederick County Sheriff’s Office with Circuit Court warrant for violation of probation, second-degree assault; no bail set. Desarae…

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Celebrations headline 

Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Santa Parade

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Santa Parade is back again this year! The Santa Parade will follow the same route as last year (see route below).  Santa and all of the emergency equipment will leave the fire hall at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2014. The Parade will be unable to go up and down every street so please make every effort to come see Santa on the streets listed below. The Santa Parade lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The following is the parade route: Start at Walkersville Vol. Fire Co.…

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