GladeValley.net Staff – Page 162

Primary Election Ends and General Election Campaign Begins

June 25, 2014June 25, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff

The story could have been the dismal turn-out, 20% of voters in Frederick County showed up to vote in this historic Primary Election. Instead (some would argue because of), upsets and big races ahead win the day’s news. In Walkersville, 23.96% of registered voters cast ballots in the Primary Election. 26.72% of Woodsboro voters participated in the election. In Mt. Pleasant, 20.67% of the voters showed up to the polls. The area overall had a voter turn out of 23.37%. For Glade Valley residents, the biggest outcome of yesterday’s election…

MSP Search for Runaway

June 23, 2014June 24, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff

Maryland State Police spent about two hours searching by land and air for a ten year old boy who ran away from his home in the town homes near Safeway. He was reportedly running toward Safeway at 9:46 p.m. on Monday evening. Approximately two hours later, the child was found a few blocks away on Wyndale Drive sitting on a curb. Police, complimented with a K-9 unit, were searching playgrounds, dumpsters, and backyards. As residents called in possible sightings, a Maryland State Police helicopter swooped to the location to check…

Community

The Eyesore on the Corner

June 23, 2014June 22, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffcommunity, regulations, Walkersville, Zoning

Standing at the main intersection in Walkersville, Marsala’s Restaurant greets residents and visitors with a sight of blight that has upset many residents. The small restaurant at the corner of Main Street and Frederick Street never seemed very busy. For over a year now, the property serves no purpose outside of an eyesore for the community. A tree fell through the roof of the restaurant dealing a death knell to the struggling restaurant. The damage and repairs required all of the furniture to be moved out of the building.…

Comcast Lines Torn Down

June 22, 2014June 22, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffComcast, Discovery, Walkersville

Comcast crews had a mess of wires to clean-up after their lines were pulled from the poles at the exit of Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company on Sunday. Both entrances and exits to the Fire Company were blocked when GladeValley.net was on the scene. Rosedale Attracitions and Shows, the company providing rides and attractions for the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival, brought the lines down. One of their trucks bringing in rides hooked the cable. Parts of Walkersville, Discovery Shopping Center and Discovery were without service. Kings Pizza in the Discovery…

A Candidate for ALL the People – Commentary by Mark Long

June 21, 2014June 17, 2014 GladeValley.net Staff2014 Elections, County Council, Democrat, District 5, Primary Elections

A Candidate for All the People by Mark Long I love Frederick County. I was born and raised here and my family has been here for many generations. I’ve lived for a few years in both Virginia and Pennsylvania, but have always returned to northern Frederick County because it’s a great place to live, work and raise a family. I want to ensure that our county continues to be a great place to live for future generations and below I’ve shared a few thoughts on how to accomplish that. I…