Author: GladeValley.net Staff
John grew up on a farm in Frederick County, Maryland. He studied at Frederick Community College and University of Maryland Baltimore County. He writes as a freelance writer while raising his children in Walkersville.
Sheriff’s Office Encourages Community Members to Use Online Reporting Services in Wake of COVID-19
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office today announced that the agency is urging community members to file online reports or request a police report or other related record using online services. With the spread of COVID-19 in the United States, community updates and activities are rapidly changing for all of us. Utilizing these online services will increase efficiencies within the agency while enhancing services to citizens of Frederick County. This service provides a fast and efficient way for community members to report a variety of incidents such as destruction of property,…
Read MoreWalkersville Parks Committee to Meet
The Town of Walkersville’s Parks Committee scheduled a meeting for June 30, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, only fifteen (15) people will be permitted to attend the meeting at Town Hall. Anyone may watch the meeting live on the Town of Walkersville’s Facebook Page, GladeValley.net will provide the stream for those without a Facebook account. Anyone may submit questions or concerns to be discussed by calling Walkersville’s Town Hall at 301-845-4500 or emailing Townofwalkersville@comcast.net.
Read MoreTown of Walkersville Seeks Permission for Campground and Shooting Range
The Town of Walkersville applied to the Frederick County Board of Appeals for a Special Exception to the county’s zoning on its Watershed Property. For many years, The Town of Walkersville allowed horseback riding, hunting, forestry projects, and use by The Boy Scouts of America on its Watershed Property. In 2007, Walkersville formalized arrangements with the local Boy Scouts with an agreement for the youth organization to use the property for camping and other activities. Ron Layman, a Walkersville resident and Scoutmaster, serves as the property manager and oversees all…
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