Obituaries 

Anne Remsburg-Fogle

Anne Remsburg-Fogle, age 77, of Keymar, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her residence. Born December 1, 1942 in Bakersville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ruby Ledford Johnson. She was the wife of Arthur Fogle of Walkersville, who predeceased her in 2002. Mrs. Remsburg-Fogle was formerly employed as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant and later as a Med Tech with Citizens Nursing Home, Frederick retiring in 2002 and then continued part-time with Somerford of Frederick. She was also a licensed beautician, working in Frederick. She was a member…

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Glade Valley Government Health 

More Testing Sites for Frederick County

Frederick County will soon have three new testing sites for COVID-19, including one along MD 26 near Walkersville. Dr. Barbara Brookmyer, Frederick County Health Officer, announced the new sites during a Public Information Briefing on Thursday, May 21, 2020. CVS Health will be offering drive-thru testing at two locations. The CVS on the corner of Monocacy Boulevard and Liberty Road (MD 26) will be one of those locations. The CVS in New Market will also offer the testing. Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at CVS begins on Friday, May 22, 2020. Those…

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Celebrations Community Education Glade Valley 

Community Members Plan Graduation Celebration

A group of community members plan to hold a Community Celebration for the Walkersville High School Seniors on June 3, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. around the pond at 11009 Bennie Duncan Road, Frederick, MD 21701 which is actually just east of Walkersville. Seniors will be in cap and gown with family groups of less than ten people. Groups will remain six feet from each other graduate group.  Pomp and Circumstance will be playing as the groups move around the pond and up onto the gazebo. Each senior’s name will be…

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Obituaries 

Richard Biser

Richard Wayne Biser, 51 of Hagerstown, MD passed away unexpectedly from natural causes, at his home on May 11, 2020. Born on October 10, 1968, He was the son of the late Donald Lindbergh and Dulcie M. (Bentz) Biser. Richard was a 1986 graduate of Walkersville High School, where he was a member of the FFA. He enjoyed many years in the Rocky Ridge 4-H club, showing Beef cattle at the Great Frederick Fair and the Thurmont Community Show. Richard served in the U.S. Army for four years. He completed…

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Education Glade Valley 

FCPS Announces Graduation Plans: Virtual Ceremonies to Honor the Class of 2020

“The Class of 2020 is among the groups of heroes deserving celebration for sacrifices made during the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Alban. FCPS released a statement that, High school seniors have had to endure many disappointments while navigating the many twists and turns of their senior year. The Board of Education and FCPS staff recognize the seniors’ patience, cooperation, selflessness and willingness to help others during this unprecedented time.  FCPS Press Release Multiple attempts were made by FCPS staff to develop plans for graduation.…

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