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Walkersville Middle School Addresses Rumors

Walkersville Middle School principal, Stacey Hiltner sent a message out to families via e-mail this evening to address the many rumors swirling through Glade Valley in classrooms, in neighborhoods, and online today.  Many students discussed threats made by one student about “shooting up the school.” By the end of the day, students were claiming that a gun was found in a locker and the student had been removed from school. Mrs. Hiltner dismissed parts of those rumors, but thanked students for reporting the threats in the following statement. Dear WMS…

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Education Glade Valley 

Lockdown and Evacuation Drill at Walkersville High

Currently, Walkersville High School is conducting a full lockdown and evacuation drill.  Please know this is just a planned drill.  Passersby may notice fire equipment at the school. This has been planned with the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department so that, during a real emergency, the school understands what the fire department is going to do and the fire department knows what the school is going to do. This type of activity is part of the school’s overall safety and security plan, and is conducted occasionally throughout the school…

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Community Glade Valley 

Walkersville Farmers Market

The Walkersville Economic Development Commission kicked off another season for its Farmers Market on Friday. The weekly Farmers Market will be held on Fridays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the parking lot of 44 W Frederick Street, situated on Nicodemus Road between MD 194 and West Frederick Street. The the following vendors will be peddling their goods: Oakie Doke Farms, The Golden Rose Cakery, Handwoven Baskets & Florals, Allen’s Apiary, Dawg Gone It, Koofie’s Natural Living, Huff Daddy BBQ, Mountain Shadow Farm 2016, Whiskey Spring Farm & Market,…

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Glade Valley Government headline 

Water Rate Increase Public Hearing in Walkersville

The Burgess and Commissioners of the Town of Walkersville will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an increase of 20% on the base minimum bill and on each rate tier of the water rate schedule for customers. The Burgess and Commissioners will consider the following rates effective on usage beginning 10/1/2016: Consumption In Town Gallons Consumed Rate 0 – 10,000 $72.00 10,000 – 25,000 $3.66 per 1000 gallons 25,001 – 50,000 $6.01 per 1000 gallons 50,001 and over $7.79 per 1000 gallons Consumption…

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