Crime Glade Valley headline 

Police Seek Help Identifying Shooting Suspect

On Saturday, October 17, 2015, at approximately 11:13 p.m., multiple gunshots were fired in the area of Discovery Boulevard and Stauffer Road. At the time, numerous people were leaving a party being held at the Discovery Recreation Center. Investigators are requesting assistance in identifying the individual, shown here, who is believed to have attended the party. Surveillance video footage indicates that this individual discharged shots from a handgun while near the playground area outside the recreation center. Investigators believe these shots were fired immediately after gunshots that were fired from…

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Crime Glade Valley headline News 

Glade Valley Man Accused of Shooting at Son

Michael Shoemaker, a Glade Valley resident who gained national notoriety several years ago after a domestic dispute in 2009, was arrested Friday morning. Maryland State Police report that Mr. Shoemaker shot at his son Friday morning at their home and family business in the 10000 block of Woodsboro Pike. After consultation with the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office, Michael Shoemaker, 48 years old, was charged with first degree assault, second degree assault, reckless endangerment and weapons charges. The victim is identified as Paul R. Shoemaker, 24.  He was not injured in…

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Glade Valley Government headline News Uncategorized 

New Burgess and Town Commissioners Sworn In

The Town of Walkersville began a new chapter with a new Burgess and Town Commissioners Wednesday evening. Chad Weddle, who has served as a Town Commissioner for the past nineteen years, took the oath of office becoming Walkersville Burgess before a large crowd in Walkersville Town Hall. Mr. Weddle succeeds Ralph Whitmore, who served as Burgess for the past sixteen years. A new board of Town Commissioners were also sworn into office. Four incumbents and one newly elected official comprise the new board. Debbie Zimmerman, Russ Winch, Don Schildt, and…

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Elections Glade Valley headline 

Don Schildt Seeks Re-Election

GladeValley.net has invited each candidate to answer the same set of questions to provide voters in The Town of Walkersville with some information to help them make a decision at the polls on September 14, 2015. Tell Us About Yourself: I am a lifelong resident of Walkersville, and graduated from Walkersville High School. Retired from Alcoa Eastalco Aluminum after 36 years of employment, I am now enjoying antique hunting and spending time with my grandchildren. I am married to Peggy and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. One of my passions was…

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