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Glade Valley Government 

Animal Control Hopes to Clear the Shelters with Reduced Adoption Fees

Frederick County - News Flash, , ,

This Friday and Saturday, the Frederick County Division of Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center will offer discounted adoption fees for cats, dogs and rabbits. The effort is part of a nationwide initiative called Clear the Shelters Day. Adoption fees for Friday, July 22, and Saturday, July 23, will be $23 for all rabbits, cats and dogs, including kittens and puppies. Adoption fees include spaying/neutering, microchipping, vaccinating, and diagnostic testing. The discount represents a savings of up to $127. “By participating in Clear the Shelters Day, we hope to not…

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Launch of Homegrown Frederick Agricultural Website

Frederick County - News Flash

County Executive Jan Gardner today recognized a new agricultural website, www.HomegrownFrederick.com, designed by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development to support the county’s rich agricultural heritage and bright business future. “This unique website is a great way to support Frederick County farms and local products,” commented Executive Gardner. “The Office of Economic Development does an excellent job providing a one-stop source of online information about the rich agricultural contributions to our quality of life. In Frederick County, we mean business, and that includes agricultural business!” HomegrownFrederick.com serves farmers and…

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Community Glade Valley Government 

Gardner Extends Temporary Hold on Solar Projects

Frederick County - News Flash

During her weekly public information briefing today, Executive Jan Gardner expressed her continued support for solar energy projects as a source of renewable energy. Due to some issues regarding large agricultural solar farms that remain to be addressed through the County Council’s legislative process, she extended an Executive Order issued in January by placing an additional six month temporary hold on the consideration of certain solar applications. However, when the council moves forward with legislation, she will rescind the Executive Order. The temporary hold addresses new applications for large solar…

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Glade Valley Government 

Citizens urged to take precautions in heat

Frederick County - News Flash

As the summertime heat arrives, citizens and businesses are advised to be aware of the signs of heat-related illnesses and to use caution during weekend activities. The combination of high temperatures and humidity will create a dangerous situation in which heat illness is possible. The Frederick County Department of Emergency Preparedness and its partners remind citizens to: Drink plenty of fluids; Stay in an air-conditioned area and out of the sun; Check on neighbors and relatives, especially young children and the elderly, who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. On…

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