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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.
Crime Glade Valley 

Stolen Vehicle Recovered Followed By Foot Chase; Walkersville Resident Arrested

GladeValley.net Staff,

On Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 at approximately 7:40 a.m., a Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputy was traveling west on Schifferstadt Boulevard approaching the red light to East Church Street in Frederick when a white four-door Infiniti G53 sedan was observed approaching the intersection traveling north on East Church Street at a high rate of speed and stopping abruptly at the light. A Deputy continued to follow the vehicle after it made a left turn onto Schifferstadt Boulevard. After confirming the registration of the vehicle, it was determined to be a stolen…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Margaret Powers

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Margaret Catharine Sayler Powers, 97, of Walkersville, died on July 3 at her niece’s residence in Thurmont. Born on September 15, 1921 in Johnsville, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Esther (Martz) Sayler. Margaret graduated from Walkersville High School, as well as being a student in Spanish at Towson University. Her fifteen year marriage to Alan C. Powers, Sr., ended in divorce. She was employed by the Frederick County Roads Board for several years before joining Peoples Drug Stores in 1944 as secretary for the District Manager.…

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Obituaries 

James Franklin Zinkham

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James (Jim) Franklin Zinkham, 76, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 in Ashland, VA. Jim was originally from Baden, PA. He lived Walkersville, MD for more than 40 before moving to Ashland, VA.  A memorial service will be held at New Highland Baptist Church, 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 on July 6, 2019 at 11 AM. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM. James Franklin Zinkham was born in Baden, PA to Benjamin F. Zinkham and Harriet W. Zinkham on October 8, 1942. He was a graduate of…

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Celebrations News 

Independence Day Holiday Means Extra Safety Efforts for State Police

GladeValley.net Staff

With extra traffic expected in the days before and after the Fourth of July which falls on a Thursday this year making a four-day weekend for some, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol, using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning today, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks will focus enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving and other…

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Community 

Community Foundation Announces FY2020 Strategic Grant Application

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The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces its FY2020 dates for strategic grant applications and information sessions. Applications for strategic grants will be accepted July 15, 2019 through August 15, 2019. This grant cycle will allow organizations to apply for program grants to support services related to the Community Foundation’s 2011 Strategic Initiatives and/or to apply for planning grants to support capacity building related to the Community Foundation’s 2019 Strategic Initiatives. Applications from organizations applying for funding under the 2011 Strategic Initiatives will be considered to support programs in the…

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