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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.
Community Education Glade Valley 

Walkersville Homecoming Festivities

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Walkersville High School’s Homecoming is this week! Students began festivities with Lumberjack Day on Friday, October 5th. Each day, students have celebrated with Polar Express / Pajama Day, Tacky Tuesday, No School on Wednesday, TV Character Day, and Spirit Colors / Class T-Shirts. A Pep Rally rounds out the week for students in the regular school day. The Homecoming Parade begins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Parade proceeds up Maple Avenue from Maryland Avenue, and then down West Frederick Street to the high school. After the parade, the Walkersville…

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Crime 

Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Mt. Airy Home Invasion, Assualt, & Robbery

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On October 9th, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Frederick County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 5300 block of Legion Drive in Mount Airy for a home invasion. Upon arriving to the scene, deputies were able to confirm that a home invasion robbery had occurred at the residence. During the home invasion, a female victim was assaulted and was evaluated by EMS personnel on scene. Deputies have gathered the following suspect and vehicle images below from security cameras at the residence and are seeking information on the…

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Community 

Cornish Memorial Fund Established to Support Gardening and Local Produce

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The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces The Mary Gregg Cornish Memorial Fund. Established by husband Dr. Edwin R. Cornish, Jr., it becomes one of more than 700 funds under management. With the fund, Dr. Cornish is honoring his wife’s love of gardening. Grants from the fund will support community gardens, including educational activities that promote gardening and the nutritional value of using local produce. Grants will also help expand library collections related to gardening, assist in beautifying public spaces with plants and flowers, and encourage youth to become involved…

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Community 

Hogan Memorial Fund Established

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To honor lives well-lived, The Robert J. and George J. Hogan, Jr. Memorial Fund has been established at The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of more than 720 funds under management. The fund was established with a bequest from Irene Hogan’s estate in memory of her husband George and son Robert. Scholarships and grants from the fund will assist students studying and pursuing careers in the construction trades at Frederick Community College. George Hogan began working as a brick mason in Frederick County, and then worked for…

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Community 

Youth Mentoring Fund Established

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To support youth mentoring programs in Frederick County, The Robert L. De Lauter Youth Mentoring Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The fund becomes one of more than 720 funds under management. The fund was created by Robert L. De Lauter to help youth who need guidance, direction, and adults to assist them making good life choices. Grants may support, but are not limited to, youth mentoring programs such as Law Enforcement Explorer Post 1218, which allows local youth to learn about careers in law…

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