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Education Government 

Innovative Program to Pave the Way for a Brighter Future for Homeless Students

Frederick County - News Flash

Homeless students in Frederick County public schools deserve the same chance to succeed as their classmates. We know education is the key to their success and the pathway to opportunity, according to County Executive Jan Gardner. During her public information briefing today, she announced an innovative new program called New Horizons Frederick that promises to pave the way toward a brighter future for students experiencing homelessness. “We can help teenagers from age 14 and over who don’t have a fixed, regular and adequate residence through New Horizon Frederick’s five-week pilot…

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Government 

County Awarded Grant for Energy-Saving Improvements for Moderate- & Low-Income Homeowners

Frederick County - News Flash

Approximately 150 moderate- and low-income homeowners will receive a comprehensive home performance audit and energy saving improvements thanks to a $930,000 grant awarded to the Frederick County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources. The Maryland Energy Administration announced the grant as part of its EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities Program. “We are very pleased to be awarded this grant so we can provide energy-saving home enhancements for many homeowners,” commented County Executive Jan Gardner. “The 2016 Power Saver Retrofits program will help our residents who would not have been able to…

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Glade Valley Government 

Voter Registration Deadline Nears

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County residents who wish to register to vote in the April 26, 2016 Presidential Primary Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The same deadline applies to voters who are already registered and wish to make changes to their name, address, or party affiliation before the Primary Election. In order to become a registered voter and vote in this year’s election, individuals must be a U.S. citizen, live in Frederick County, and be at least 18 years of age…

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Glade Valley Government headline 

Parkside Developers Hope to Retain Existing Farm House

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At last night’s meeting of the Walkersville Planning Commission, Mr. Tom Poss asked for permission to make a change to the proposed Parkside Development along Biggs Ford Road. The property which has been a small farm with cattle and crops will be transformed into a development of more than twenty single-family homes. The change sought, however, will retain the existing farm house and an existing shed if the house can be saved without too much trouble. The new homes on either side of the existing home will face Biggs Ford…

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Glade Valley Government 

Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Total Ban on Outdoor Burning until March 24 – 6 am

Frederick County - News Flash,

The Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a total ban on outdoor burning effective immediately, until 6:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is prohibited. The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement advising of an enhanced fire danger today. The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and low fuel moisture this afternoon will enhance the threat for the spread of wildfires. For further information contact Battalion Chief Kevin Fox at 240-397-0606 or via e-mail at kfox@frederickcountymd.gov.

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