Author: Michael Kuster

Mike is the publisher and editor of GladeValley.net. After growing up on a farm in Frederick County, Mike moved to Walkersville with his wife to start their family. Since moving to Walkersville, Mike and Emily's three children were born and attend local public schools. Mike also owns Digital Age Solution, an I.T. firm offering Managed Services, Computer Repairs & Sales, Voice Over IP Telephone Service, Networking, and Software Engineering. Mike actively participates in the community in various roles including:

Walkersville Planning & Zoning Commission Member,
Kaleidoscope 4-H Club Leader,
Friends of Walkervsille Library,
Vice-President, Frederick County 4-H Camp & Activities Center, Inc.
Board Member, Federated Charities, and more.

Glade Valley News

Motor Vehicle Collision at Crum Road and MD 194 Sends Four to Hospitals

February 15, 2019February 15, 2019 Michael Kuster

Type of Incident: Motor Vehicle Collision involving serious personal injury Date and Time: 02-15-2016 at 1803 Hours Location: Route 194 at Crum Road Vehicle(s): 3 Vehicles involved Driver/passengers(s)/pedestrian: The investigation is ongoing. The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrians was identified as a 71 year old female from Walkersville. 3 Pedestrians were struck. Victim(s)/Injuries: 3 Pedestrian’s were struck with serious injuries. Two were transported by Trooper 3 and Trooper 2 to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the other pedestrian involved elected to drive them self to R…

Community

Dog Found in Old Town Walkersville

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Michael Kuster

The Dog has been reunited with her family! GladeValley.net just got word that a dog has been found wandering Old Town Walkersville this afternoon. Please contact us if you know the family that is missing this dog.

Crime

Search and Seizure Warrant Leads to Narcotics Arrest

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Michael Kuster

On January 16th, 2019, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigation Section, assisted by the Frederick Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit and the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Proactive Criminal Enforcement Team (P.A.C.E), executed a search and seizure warrant in the 5300 block of Regal Court in Frederick. The culmination of an investigation related to one individual led to the execution of four search warrants. The following items were located and seized as a result of the search warrants: Marijuana: 2576.8 grams Molly (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine): 1236.8 grams Crack/Cocaine: 290.6 grams Marijuana Wax:…

Glade Valley Obituaries

Luther John Long, Jr.

January 16, 2019January 17, 2019 Michael Kuster

Luther John Long, Jr., 61, of Walkersville, passed from this life on Monday, January 14 at his residence. He was the husband of Shelly Long. Born on July 4, 1957 in Reading, PA, he was the son of Violet (Guinther) Long Reber and the late Luther John Long, Sr. Mr. Long was a graduate of Reading High School, where he played trombone in the marching band. He graduated from Penn State University and obtained his MBA from Alvernia University in Reading. Luther worked for the US Postal Service for 34 years. Prior…

Crime

Narcotics Arrest

January 16, 2019January 17, 2019 Michael Kuster

In September of 2018, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a fatal overdose at a local hotel/motel in Frederick County. As a result of the fatal overdose, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigation Section assisted with the investigation related to the circumstances of the overdose. The results of the autopsy, conducted by the Maryland Medical Examiner’s Office, revealed the cause of death was the result of Fentanyl and alcohol intoxication. During the course of the investigation, detectives with the Narcotics Investigation Section identified a suspect who was…