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Fast and Furious Storm

July 8, 2014July 8, 2014 GladeValley.net StaffStorms

A very fast and furious storm ripped through the area with winds exceeding 60 miles per hour, lightning, and heavy rain. Temperatures dropped twenty degrees in a matter of minutes. Some witnesses claimed to see a tornado. Trees were torn apart and toppled. Power lines and communications were down all over Frederick County. At 10 p.m., Potomac Edison reported as many as 3,100 customers without power in Glade Valley. Comcast estimated customers may be without service until midmorning Wednesday.

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Walkersville Parade Winners

July 5, 2014July 5, 2014 Michael Kustercarnival, parade, Walkersville

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company announced the results of the 2014 Walkersville Carnival Parade. The results were announced over the grounds late Tuesday night. So, many participants may have missed the announcement. Fire Company Making Best Overall Appearance: Independent Hose Company #1 Best Appearing Engine in County: Lewistown Volunteer Fire Company #22 Best Appearing Engine from Outside of Frederick County: Winfield Volunteer Fire Dept #14 (Carroll County) Best Appearing Fire Truck: Independent Hose Company Tower 1 Best Appearing Rescue Squad or Rescue Engine: Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company Rescue Squad 20…

Last Night of the Carnival

July 5, 2014 Michael Kustercarnival, fireworks, Walkersville

Its the last night of the Walkersville Carnival! The night begins with an buffet of fried shrimp, ham, and roast beef or turkey. Students will enjoy all the rides for one ticket per ride! The Knight Brothers will entertain from the stage. A raffle for $1,000 will be held. The night concludes at 10:00 p.m. with a Gigantic Fireworks Display! The weather is beautiful! It should be a terrific closing night of the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s 75th Carnival! As usual, please share your photos and comments with us!

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Happy Independence Day

July 4, 2014July 3, 2014 Michael Kustercarnival, Walkersville

Its America’s Celebration! A day to celebrate the shaking of Great Britain’s shackles. What better way to celebrate than with a Ride-All-Night Special at the Walkersville Carnival? The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet will feature fried flounder, ham and roast beef. The ride special will last from 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. A $300 Raffle will be held, and Full Effect will perform on stage. The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company will surely be hoping for two more big nights. Thursday evening was a bust due to the threat of storms. Fireworks were postponed and…

Fireworks Postponed

July 3, 2014July 3, 2014 Michael Kustercarnival, fireworks, Postponed, Rain, Storms, Walkersville

Due to the weather, the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company has decided to postpone their fireworks until Saturday, July 5th at 10:00 p.m. The carnival is still taking place, but the fireworks will not be set off tonight. Tomorrow night, the carnival offers another Ride-All-Night for One Price Special!