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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.
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Hercules Additions, Narrowing Roads, and Non-Conforming Properties

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The Town of Walkersville’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday evening for their monthly public hearing. The meeting will be held in the hearing room of Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Hercules Custom Iron will present their case for approval of several additions to their commercial property. The Planning Commission will continue their discussion of modifying Old Town Mixed Use district and non-conforming lots and structures. Following the Burgess and Town Commissioners direction at their last meeting, the Planning Commission will discuss modifying the town’s design standards for pavement widths and…

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Business headline 

Progress on Blight?

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The Town of Walkersville’s Burgess, Town Commissioners, Economic Development Commission, and Planning Commission quickly began discussions about blighted commercial properties over the past several weeks. Since GladeValley.net published articles highlighting the extent of problems on commercial properties in town, one property owner appears to be joining town officials in addressing some of the problems. Recently, Walkers Village Center’s long-vacant “Medical Center” had its windows blocked with craft paper. The units were filled with black mold and moisture clung to the windows and doors. The light fixtures still have no bulbs…

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Long Time Community Thrift Shop Managers Retire

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Over the years, they greeted shoppers with smiles, and provided assistance to those in need. Kathy and Barry Malonis dedicated their service to the community for many years as the managers of Glade Valley Community Services‘ Community Thrift Shop. After years of volunteering to help others, Kathy and Barry have retired as managers of the Community Thrift Shop. They always turn attention and credit away from themselves onto the other dedicated volunteers. Barry and Kathy give their time selflessly, and dedicate themselves to helping others in the community. On many occasions, they…

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Homecoming Royalty Crowned and Lions Lose Close Game

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Homecoming Events Jessica Shayuth and Luke Molnar were crowned Walkersville Homecoming Queen and King during festivities this evening. Walkersville Lions’ Varsity Football lost a close game that celebrated Senior Night and Homecoming. The Lions scored early on, but saw their lead vanish to the Oakdale Bears. The Bears led 14 – 7 at half-time. They held that lead for most of the game. The Lions rallied to gain six more points, but couldn’t eek out a win.  Bears won 14 – 13. WHS Lions Pride reporters will provide full coverage of…

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