Just a reminder to all parents that Frederick County Public Schools will be closing 2 hours early on Friday, December 21, 2014 for Teacher Work Sessions. Elementary and Middle Schools will open 4 hours late on Monday, November 24, 2014. Elementary and Middle Schools will close 3 1/2 hours early on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. All Frederick County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th.
Read MoreGlade Valley Community Services (GVCS) provides financial assistance through The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) to Glade Valley residents who face challenges meeting their financial commitments. Residents receive assistance for basic living needs, utilities (electric, water, sewer, fuel oil), and rent. Those facing homelessness and needing shelter obtain help through this fund, also. The ERF Hot Line screens callers seeking assistance through an intake process to determine need based on a number of criteria. The applicant must reside within the local Walkersville feeder school area; regardless of residency, information and resources are offered to…
Read MoreThe Town of Walkersville celebrated Veterans’ Day a few days early on Sunday, November 9th during a Veterans’ Day Service at Memorial Park. Commissioner Donald Schildt, Sr. organizes the annual event and served as master of ceremonies. He welcomed the larger than usual crowd and made introductions. Pastor Richard Baker of Walkersville United Methodist Church gave an invocation before three local Boy Scouts presented the colors as the services’ color guard, the assembled recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang The Star Spangled Banner while the Yellow Springs Band provided…
Read MoreWhile on assignment, I took some photographs on one of my favorite little country roads in Glade Valley. The Autumn colors made the ride more beautiful than usual. Share your photographs of Autumn in Glade Valley with us!
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