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Frederick County Health Metrics Improve: County Moves to Stage 2 of Recovery Plan

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced key improvements in several key health measures related to COVID-19.  The rate of people testing positive for COVID-19 has dropped to 8.4%, below the statewide average. Hospital statistics have significantly improved, with declines in overall hospitalizations, intensive care unit beds, and acute care bed counts. Results from nursing home staff and residents are showing lower infection rates than anticipated, including one that had no positive cases. The number of calls to EMS calls for COVID-positive patients has dropped; six of the last seven…

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Obituaries 

Leonard Waddell

GladeValley.net Staff

Leonard Lincoln Waddell, age 92, of Johnsville, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Glade Valley Center, Walkersville, following a 3-month illness. Born February 12, 1928 in Oak Orchard, Frederick County, he was the son of the late Sherman Benjamin and Emma LaRue Stuller Waddell. He married Charlotte V. Snyder on November 2, 1957. She predeceased him on July 5, 2018. Mr. Waddell worked in his family orchard prior to joining the Army. He served as part of the motor pool in Korea during the war. Following his discharge he worked…

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Business Glade Valley Government 

Maryland Progresses to Stage Two of Recovery

GladeValley.net Staff

Governor Larry Hogan announced this afternoon that 380,716 COVID-19 tests had been completed in Maryland; 14,385 tests were completed in the past twenty-four hours. Hogan also announced that a high-tech lab at University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine opened and is fully operational weeks ahead of schedule. The lab utilizes specialized Korean machinery and cutting-edge robotics to run tests at a high volume. The lab is the backbone of the State of Maryland’s long-term plans for testing to address a potential spike of cases in the fall. Governor Hogan…

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Celebrations Education Glade Valley 

Gigantic Fireworks to Celebrate WHS Graduating Class of 2020

Michael Kuster

We are incredibly excited to announce a GIGANTIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY for our seniors after our celebration on Friday night! The drive through town starts at 7:30pm. Fireworks start at 9:15pm! Please remember that there will be NO PARKING available at the firehouse for the fireworks. All firehouse parking is RESERVED for students and their families after the celebration. We appreciate your respect on this matter, in advance. Also remember to continue practicing social distancing where applicable. STUDENTS – if you are planning to attend, please email Liongrad2020@yahoo.com to confirm. Line…

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Community Glade Valley 

Drive-Thru Food Pantry at Fredericktowne Baptist Church

GladeValley.net Staff

For the past five years, Fredericktowne Baptist Church in Walkersville held First Saturday Suppers. On the first Saturday of each month, the church prepared a dinner and opened their doors to the community to enjoy dinner and go through their food pantry. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the church had to stop their monthly dinners. Instead, they will host a drive-thru food pantry. The church will make up bags of : food, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, juice, and non-perishable foods. Each family receives three bags. Fredericktowne Baptist Church’s…

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