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Celebrations Glade Valley 

Halloween – Trick or Treating Postponed or Not?

Staff Writer

A lot of folks are asking if Trick or Treating is postponed due to the weather forecast for Halloween. At this writing, our partners at Weather Underground (which uses our local weather station for more accurate conditions and forecasts) predicts a 76% – 100% chance of strong storms during Trick or Treating. People are messaging us, calling Town Hall, and posting on social media. Even school teachers are spreading information that may not pertain to your neighborhood. To clarify, the Town of Walkersville does not schedule Trick or Treating. They…

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Celebrations Glade Valley 

Halloween and Maryland State Police

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Maryland State Police are gearing up for Halloween and will have additional troopers on patrol who will be using a variety of initiatives and are urging both motorist and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Beginning on Thursday, October 31, 2019, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks statewide will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, distracted driving and other violations that often contribute to highway tragedies, especially during holiday seasons.  Additional troopers will be…

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Independence Day Holiday Means Extra Safety Efforts for State Police

Staff Writer

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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Celebrations Community Glade Valley 

Walkersville Carnival Entertainment & Schedule

Staff Writer

The 2019 Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival will be held Monday, July 1st until Saturday, July 6th. Each night, the Carnival features great entertainment and rides from 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. The Entertainment and Ride Schedule is: Monday, July 1st: Willie & His Chaperones Special Ride All Night Tuesday, July 2nd: Reagan Years $500 Raffle Drawing Wednesday, July 3rd: Full Effect Band Special Ride All Night $500 Raffle Drawing Thursday, July 4th: Rock N Roll Relics Special Ride All Night $500 Raffle Drawing Friday, July 5th: The Shades GIGANTIC…

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Celebrations Community Glade Valley 

Walkersville Carnival Ride-All-Night Pre-Sale Tickets

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The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company will offer substantial savings for those who purchase their Ride-All-Night tickets in advance. For those purchasing tickets during the pre-sale, Ride-All-Night Tickets will cost $15 per person per night, rather than $30 per person per night. Pre-Sale Tickets will be available for the discounted price at the Activities Building on the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds on:

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