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.
Old Town Neighborhood Watch
Residents of Walkersville’s Old Town met with one of Walkersville’s resident troopers, Senior Trooper Matthew Crouse, Wednesday evening at Town Hall. The residents represent an initial effort to form a neighborhood watch. They asked Trooper Crouse to meet with them to discuss concerns and give some direction in their efforts. The meeting provided residents with a lot of information. They asked questions about drug crimes and statistics for the town. Trooper Crouse explained how various crimes are handled and why some calls do not see an immediate, visible response. For…
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New Lane Coming to U.S. 15 onto MD 26
Work is underway to add an additional lane on northbound US 15 between the Motter Avenue and MD 26 (Liberty Road) interchanges in Frederick to improve safety and traffic flow. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) recently started constructing the new auxiliary lane, which is expected to open to traffic spring 2016, weather permitting. The $2.5 million project is one of several interim steps SHA is taking to improve safety and reduce congestion on the busy US 15/I-270 corridor. Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn recently toured the project with Frederick County Executive…
Read MoreVacancy on BoE Ethics Panel
The Board of Education of Frederick County is seeking a volunteer to serve on its Ethics Panel for a three-year term. Appointees interpret ethics regulations, advise on ethics issues and review financial disclosure statements. The Ethics Panel meets about three times a year throughout the school year as it fulfills its responsibilities under the Maryland Ethics law and Board Policy. It is an expectation that Panel members attend regularly scheduled meetings, which typically occur during the day. To apply, send a letter of interest, relevant background information and contact information…
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Liberty Road Accident with Entrapment
At 10:33 a.m. on July 21, 2015, Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies responded to a vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of the 9200 block of Liberty Road. Chief-11-1 arrived on the scene to find two vehicles involved; one vehicle was in a field with one patient still in the car. Engine 111 arrived on the scene to pull a handline for protection from fluids. Rescue Squad 24 arrived on the scene soon after. The crews went to work stabilizing the vehicle and removing the patient. Engine 152…
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