Glade Valley Government 

Town of Walkersville Seeks Applications for New Town Manager

The Town of Walkersville is now accepting resumes for Town Manager. The long time Town Manager, Gloria Long Rollins announced her retirement, and Burgess Chad Weddle asked her to remain on the job to allow a smooth transition. This professional, supervisory position is responsible for performing a wide variety of administrative, fiscal, and program duties in support of the Burgess and Commissioners. This position serves as treasurer, chief financial officer, and personnel officer. Supervision is received from the Burgess and is given to Town office staff. The Town Manager requires…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

John Reever

John Wilbur Reever, age 97, of New Midway, died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born November 11, 1922 in Adams County, PA, he was the son of the late John William and Margaret Gordon Reever. He was the husband of Audrey Young Reever who died in 2008. John moved on his own to New Midway in 1935 at the age of 13 to work at Renner Motor Co., a Ford dealership. He remained there until 1943 when he was inducted into the U.S. Army. He served with…

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Sex Offenders Charged

As a result of ongoing monitoring of registered sex offenders in Frederick County, the Sheriff’s Office in May has charged the following registered sex offenders with violating conditions associated with being placed on the sex offender registry: James Billy Osborne Jr., 30, of FrederickCharge 1: Failure to notify of an internet identifier.Charge 2: Failure to notify of a telephone number.Disposition: Summons issued on May 7, 2020; served. Eliezer Juan Garcia, 26, of FrederickCharge: Failure to register as a sex offender.Disposition: Warrant issued on May 29, 2020; pending service. Tyzaia D’Vonne…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Edward N. “Ted” Hallock

Edward Norton “Ted” Hallock, 83, of Frederick passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13 at Frederick Health Hospital with his wife and son by his side. Ted was amazingly resilient through many years of health challenges, always keeping his strong faith, positive attitude, sense of humor, and friendly disposition. The nurses and doctors at his dialysis center and at the hospital during his many stays loved and appreciated him. Born September 25, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Donald Eastman and Jeanne Hamilton Hallock. Although…

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Crime Glade Valley 

CYBER FRAUD DURING COVID-19

On Monday, June 22, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office will host a live ZOOM event in partnership with Frederick County Senior Services. Participants will discuss how local seniors can identify and avoid becoming a victim of online scams. The event will be hosted by the Chief of the Economic Crimes Unit, Jason Shoemaker. For registration and additional information, please email VirtualSeniorCenter@FrederickCountyMD.gov. Residents can also visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/virtual50 for information on other virtual programs.

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