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Rapid Water Rescue

August 8, 2015August 8, 2015 Michael Kuster

At 9:42 p.m. on July 29, 2015, Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies were dispatched to MD 26 and the Monocacy River for a rapid water rescue. While units were en route, Emergency Communications Center told all incoming units that Maryland State Police were on the scene with one patient on an island in the middle of the river. Heavy Duty 2 was first to arrive and established command. As Rescue Squad 24 and Qunit 11 arrived, they set up to assist with lighting up the area. Boat 2 and personnel from…

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$1.1 Million State Grant for Rural Legacy

August 8, 2015 Michael Kuster

During her weekly press briefing, County Executive Jan Gardner announced that the Maryland Board of Public Works yesterday approved the FY2016 Rural Legacy Program grants, which included $1.1 million for Frederick County’s Mid-Maryland Frederick-Carrollton Manor Rural Legacy Area grant. “Frederick County did exceptionally well this year in the state’s round of grant awards totaling more than $10 million. We received 10 percent of that total for our Rural Legacy Grant program to preserve Frederick County’s rich agricultural heritage. Our grant will go toward acquiring conservation easements to protect farmland, forestland,…

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WHS Fundraisers

August 5, 2015August 5, 2015 Michael Kuster

The following fundraisers are planned for August to support various activities at Walkersville High School. Band Boosters “dine in night” at Ledo’s Pizza 8/6/15. 11:00 am – 9:00 pm. Tell them you are with Walkersville High School and 20% of the meal will benefit the school program. In addition, delivery is also available – FREE with a $20 order but when placing the order, tell them you are with Walkersville High School. For additional information, please contact Janel Holland-Linn at janel.holland-linn@nih.gov. Band Boosters will be conducting a “dine in night”…

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TransIT Walkersville Bus Route Changes

August 4, 2015 Michael Kuster

To reduce duplicate service, improve on-time service, and provide additional service to downtown Walkersville, TransIT proposes to eliminate the southbound service to Riverbend Way @ Monocacy Boulevard (Wal-Mart) on all trips, Monday through Saturday, and to provide additional service to downtown Walkersville at 11:45 a.m., 1:45, and 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, effective Monday, August 3, 2015. TransIT will continue to provide northbound service to Riverbend Way @ Monocacy Blvd. (Wal-Mart) on every trip. TransIT expects these changes to improve on-time arrivals at the Transit Center (downtown Frederick MARC Station),…

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Old Town Neighborhood Watch

July 29, 2015July 29, 2015 Michael Kuster

Residents of Walkersville’s Old Town met with one of Walkersville’s resident troopers, Senior Trooper Matthew Crouse, Wednesday evening at Town Hall. The residents represent an initial effort to form a neighborhood watch. They asked Trooper Crouse to meet with them to discuss concerns and give some direction in their efforts. The meeting provided residents with a lot of information. They asked questions about drug crimes and statistics for the town. Trooper Crouse explained how various crimes are handled and why some calls do not see an immediate, visible response. For…