Category: Community
Melissa Berezuk Hickcox
Our beloved Melissa Berezuk Hickcox passed away on Monday, May 29th 2017. She’s survived by her loving husband Bryan Hickcox, and two beautiful children… Sadie Elizabeth Hickcox (the little lady) 5, and Vincent Parker Hickcox (Super-Chunk) 2, as well as scores of loving family and friends, both near and far. She is incredibly loved, and etched an indelible mark upon all who knew her. Through our prayers and a loving God, she now dances with the angels. Thank you, truly, for all of the overwhelming support given by all who…
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Walkersville Graduation 2017 Filled with Music, Laughter and Tears
by Sarah Grace McElwain photos by Molly Lewing On the afternoon of Thursday, June 1 2017, the Walkersville High School senior class of 2017 officially became graduated. The graduation ceremonies were held in KnottRead More
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Justin Keckler
Mr. Justin Aaron Keckler 22, of Walkersville, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Born November 28, 1994 in Frederick he was the son of Jason and Crystal Keckler of Walkersville. Justin was a 2012 graduate of Walkersville High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Maryland in College Park in 2016. He began working for New Day USA in Fulton, MD as a mortgage loan originator upon graduation. Justin was a very outgoing, social and happy person who lived life with a passion.…
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New Sheetz Opening Next Week – Gas Sales Halting Temporarily
Construction crews continue working to put the finishing touches on the new Sheetz store in Walkersville, but an occupancy permit has been issued. Last week, a Sheetz representative informed the Walkersville Planning Commission that they will open their new store on June 8, 2017. “Because we are doing this in phases, the drive-thru and car wash will not open yet,” he explained. Those amenities will open in the weeks following the stores opening. Shortly after the new store opens, the old store and the fuel pumps will be removed. Their…
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