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Exec. Gardner Recognizes Fire & Rescue Capt. Mullendore for Certification as Executive Fire Officer

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County Executive Jan Gardner today recognized Capt. Christopher Mullendore of the Division of Fire & Rescue Services. He recently completed a four-year rigorous program to receive certification as an Executive Fire Officer through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Fire Academy. Executive Gardner and DFRS Chief Tom Owens presented him with his official certificate during a ceremony at Winchester Hall. “I am pleased to honor Captain Mullendore for his successful completion of one of the most rigorous and academically challenging courses in the fire and rescue service,” said Executive Gardner.…

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Government 

Animal Control Invites Citizens to Attend 19th Annual Open House

Frederick County - News Flash

Frederick County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center is holding its 19th Annual Open House on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which is family friendly, will be held at the facility’s location at 1832 Rosemont Avenue in Frederick. The Open House provides county residents with an opportunity to learn about Animal Control and pet adoption. Throughout the day, staff and volunteers will be on hand to show area residents adoptable animals, provide guided tours of the facility and answer questions. This event also features free food…

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Documentary Showcasing Frederick County to Premieres Nationally

Frederick County - News Flash

Tonight viewers across the nation can watch the premiere of a special five-minute documentary about Frederick County. The first national broadcast of “Frederick County: Leading the Way” will air at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Fox Business Network. The time may vary, so viewers should tune in from 8 to 9 p.m. A second national airing will take place on the same channel the evening of Sunday, June 16. The video also will air on other networks regionally and on public television stations nationwide at later dates. “Frederick County has a…

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Community Glade Valley Government 

REMINDER: Bulk Trash & Town Clean-Up in Walkersville

GladeValley.net Staff

The Town of Walkersville has scheduled several activities to clean up the beautiful town on Saturday, June 8, 2019. There will be: curb side bulk trash pick-up, Street Clean up by town volunteers, a Shred Event, and a Drug Drop Off. Please place items for bulk trash pick up on the curb any time AFTER the regular Wednesday trash pick up. The shred truck will be at the Town Hall parking lot from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a (5) Box OR Bag Limit. Please call Town Hall if…

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Education Government 

Executive Gardner Announces New Horizons Academy for High School Students Experiencing Homelessness

Frederick County - News Flash

Next phase of successful Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership program County Executive Jan Gardner today announced the next phase of the New Horizons Frederick program called the New Horizons Academy. The five-week program is coordinated through the Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership, known as SHIP of Frederick County. Starting on July 1, the program will provide academic training to 60 Frederick County Public Schools students from five high schools who are experiencing homelessness. “We live in a community that cares and has taken action to help hundreds of students,” commented Executive Gardner.…

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