by Becky Brown The Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter here at Walkersville High School has elected a new student ambassador. After going through four separate rounds of judging, Elizabeth Knight has been chosen to represent WHS throughout the community. This September, a new ambassador was chosen for the 2014-2015 school year. Greg Stull, […]
Read Moreby Shamus Beck West Foster is an accomplished student, athlete, and Boy Scout. This is especially true after his recent accomplishment of becoming an Eagle Scout. Foster has been a Boy Scout since he was six years old and said “I really like doing it and wanted to work my way to the top.” To […]
Read MoreGlade Valley Community Services, Inc. (GVCS) sponsors the annual Holiday Toy Shoppe. This community wide effort assists families needing assistance in the Glade Valley area to provide a better Christmas for their children than might otherwise be possible. The program relies heavily on the generosity of local churches, organizations, business and residents to provide the requested items. GVCS provides funding for the purchase of items, where needed, should community donations prove insufficient. Glade Valley Community Services Inc. will accept applications for holiday assistance at Walkersville Town Hall (Upper Level) on…
Read Moreby Shamus Beck Every athlete, actor, and musician has something they do before a game, play, or concert. We all have superstitions whether it is not going under ladders, or picking a penny up if it’s heads up. But does Walkersville High School know the superstitions of their student athletes? Probably not, so here are […]
Read MoreThe commercial properties on the north side of MD 194 and directly across from Walkers Village Center has been planned for commercial development for a long time. At some point in time, the properties came to be called Walkers Village II (at least that’s the name chosen by two companies that own property along the highway). The properties host two abandoned gas stations, and empty lots. The lots have sat empty since Victoria Park at Walkersville, a senior apartment complex, was built a few years ago. At the time, Capital…
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