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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.
Crime Glade Valley 

Maryland State Police Arrest Frederick County Man For Online Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor

Michael Kuster

Maryland State Police, assisted by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division, arrested a Frederick County man yesterday on charges related to the online sexual solicitation of a minor. The accused is identified as Michael Vance Culpepper, 55, of Walkersville, Maryland. Culpepper is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He was transported to the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack for processing. According to a preliminary investigation, on April 13, 2023, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force was conducting an undercover online investigation on a social…

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Crime 

Maryland State Police Investigate Alleged Attempted Kidnapping In Brunswick

Michael Kuster

Maryland State Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping that allegedly occurred early this evening in Frederick County. The victim is a 16-year-old girl. She was uninjured in the incident. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 50 years old with a pale complexion and a possible speech impediment. He is 5’7”- 5’9” with a medium to heavy frame. He is bald with brown eyes, a mustache and a mole on the right side of his face. He was driving a small black vehicle, possibly a minivan, at the…

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Elections Glade Valley 

Betsey Whitmore Brannen Elected Town Commissioner

Michael Kuster

The Town of Walkersville announced the results of Tuesday’s Special Election to replace former Commissioner Michael Bailey. Betsey Whitmore Brannen won the election to claim the vacant seat. Brannen grew up in Walkersville and moved back to town after she and her husband lived around the world while he served in the military. The vote counts were as follows:Betsey Whitmore Brannen – 147Chris Ragen – 35David Toohey – 82Bob Yoder – 60

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Crime Glade Valley 

Armed Robbery at Walkersville Safeway

Michael Kuster

Maryland State Police are investigating an armed robbery, which occurred this morning in Frederick County. Shortly after 8:05 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Safeway grocery store, located in the 100 block of Walkers Village Way in Walkersville, Maryland. According to a preliminary investigation, the robber entered the store, went through a check-out aisle and implied he had a knife to the cashier before he took the money from the register and fled. No one was physically…

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