Community Glade Valley Government 

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office to Hold Annual Open House

On Thursday, August 8th, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its annual Open House event at the Frederick County Law Enforcement Center, located at 110 Airport Drive East in Frederick. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The goal of the Open House is to not only showcase the Sheriff’s Office headquarters, but to welcome the community in for a fun-filled night of interaction with public safety personnel and to provide education and awareness in many…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

Jennifer Brown

Jennifer Rebecca Brown, 51, of Woodsboro, Maryland passed away on August 2, 2019 after a courageous two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Jennifer was born March 1, 1968 in Toms River, NJ to Adrien and Patricia Tudor. Jennifer lived her life for her family and was a wonderful mother to Ryan and Rebecca. She enjoyed watching them live their lives to their fullest and was always amazed and proud of their accomplishments. She was a wonderful wife to Wade for 27 years. Jennifer enjoyed the numerous family vacations and hosting the…

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Community Glade Valley 

Glade Valley Food Bank Needs Your Support

The Glade Valley Food Bank seeks the community’s support as donations are down in the summer months. Items most urgently needed are peanut butter and tuna; these shelves are bare.    Other places where the shelves are starting to look empty include macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper, canned fruit, boxed potatoes (mashed, scalloped, etc.), soup, canned peas, cereal, spaghetti/pasta, spaghetti sauce, baked beans.  Your donations can be left in the outdoor blue and gold donation box near the rear of Walkersville Town Hall.  Or you can donate items through your church.…

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Glade Valley Obituaries 

John William “Jack” Bell

Mr. John William “Jack” Bell, 82, longtime Walkersville farmer, died peacefully Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Kline Hospice House. He was the loving husband of Carol Jean Bell, for 62 years.  Born September 28, 1936 in Frederick, he was the son of the late William Wesley and Mary Ellen (Hahn) Bell.  Jack was raised in the Damascus area, where he and his brother, Don, began their early careers in farming. They farmed several different locations while attending high school. They would milk cows in the morning, go to school, attend…

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Community Glade Valley 

Ausherman Family Trusts Support Forever Frederick County Campaign with $250K Gift

Ausherman Family Trust has shown its support for The Community Foundation of Frederick County’s Forever Frederick County Campaign with a $250,000 gift. The Forever Frederick County Campaign was announced in June 2019 as a major fundraising effort by the Community Foundation. With a goal of $20 million, the endowed funds created will provide grants that will support the greatest needs in Frederick County, now and in the future. Ausherman Family Trust is well known within Frederick County for its support of programs and projects that enhance and help build a…

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