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Kavonté Duckett Seeks Democratic Nomination for County At-Large Seat

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Michael Kuster2018 Primary election, At Large, County Council, Democrat, Kavonte Duckett

A Heart for the Community As a lifelong Fredericktonian, I was raised by a village of people that included my parents, extended family, friends, neighbors, teachers, mentors, and others who took interest in my well-being (many who are members of Asbury UMC). For me, they were the driving force that provided support (via transportation to events, funds when needed, moral guidance, and so much more), encouragement (through role models and exposing me to future possibilities), and accountability (by ensuring that I stayed on the right track and faced consequences when…

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Walkersville Burgess and Commissioner Inducted into Hall of Fame

June 15, 2018June 30, 2018 Michael Kuster

Burgess Chad Weddle and Town Commissioner Debbie Zimmerman were inducted into the Maryland Municipal League’s Hall of Fame. The Maryland Municipal League honors officials who have served over twenty years to municipal governments. To date, only two-hundred sixty people have been honored with induction to the Hall of Fame. Burgess Chad Weddle was first elected a Walkersville Town Commissioner in 1996. He was re-elected seven times to that position. In 2015, Weddle was elected to his first term as Burgess. Town Commissioner Debbie Zimmerman was also first elected Town Commissioner…

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Justin Kiska Seeks Republican Nomination for County Council At Large Seat

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Michael Kuster2018 Primary election, At Large, County Council, Justin Kiska, Republican

Frederick County has been Justin’s home since he was five years old and his family moved to Maryland from Northwestern Pennsylvania. Growing up in Walkersville, he graduated from Walkersville High School in 1997 then attended The George Washington University where he earned a degree in Communications and studied Political Science. While still in college, Justin joined the Presidential Campaign of Former Transportation and Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole, starting as a volunteer and working his way up to joining the Campaign Finance staff. Following the campaign, he went to work for…

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County & City to File Lawsuits Against Drug Manufacturers, Distributors for Role in Opioid Epidemic

June 14, 2018June 15, 2018 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Frederick County Government and The City of Frederick will join many other state and municipal jurisdictions in filing lawsuits against drug manufacturers and distributors for their role in the opioid crisis nationwide. “We need to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for heavily promoting the very prescription drugs that are a key factor in opioid addiction,” said County Executive Jan Gardner. “Frederick County has already devoted a tremendous amount of resources to the opioid crisis. Through this lawsuit we will be better able to help our residents with educational and addiction recovery assistance.” “I’m proud to work…

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Fountain Rock Road Intersection to be Changed to Right Turns Only

June 14, 2018June 30, 2018 GladeValley.net Staff

As the Town of Walkersville approved plans for the Sheetz expansion, officials negotiated with Sheetz to build the long planned Richard Winn Lane. The road was originally to be built by the developers of industrial land that was annexed into the Town of Walkersville, but that property has yet to be developed. Part of the negotiations included the Town of Walkersville’s desire to close Fountain Rock Road’s left turn movements at Woodsboro Pike. The Town’s Planning Commission made sure that Sheetz knew that this was planned and high on the…