Glade Valley Government 

Rutter’s Narrowly Approved by Walkersville Planning Commission

After months of hearings and presentations of site plans, Rutter’s Farm Store gained the Walkersville Planning Commission’s approval of its plans to open a 7,450 square foot convenience store with gas and high speed diesel fuel pumps at the former Exxon station on Woodsboro Pike. The Planning Commission voted in an unusually close vote of 4 – 3. The Public Hearing held this evening continued last month’s hearing. That hearing heard testimony from Rutter’s representatives and many from the public. All but one resident spoke against the Rutter’s Farm Store.…

Read More
Glade Valley Sports 

Changes in Seating and Sales for Friday’s Football Game

Attention Football Fans: Changes for Friday Night’s Game Due to the anticipated large crowd and utilizing our bleacher space appropriately for spectators and fans, there are a few major changes for Friday Night’s Game against Oakdale High School.  The Middle School Section (Future Blue and Gold Crew) will not be designated for Middle School Students Friday.  Middle School Students will be required to sit in the General Seating with their parents.  They must be seated in the stands and not left unattended in the common areas of the stadium. The Section…

Read More
Education Glade Valley Government 

Walkersville Middle School Property Considered for New Rock Creek School

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is seeking a new site for the Rock Creek School, which provides special education programs for students with complex medical conditions and severe intellectual, physical, emotional, hearing, vision and learning disabilities, from ages 3 through 21. Seven potential sites are under consideration; six are on current schools’ property. At each potential school site, Rock Creek School would be a stand-alone building on the school property. Sites under consideration are Ballenger Creek Middle, Dearbought property, Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle, Monocacy Elementary/Middle, Tuscarora Elementary, Valley Elementary and…

Read More
Community Glade Valley 

Holiday Toy Shoppe Applications Due Friday

Glade Valley Community Services Inc. announces The Holiday Toy Shoppe!! Applications for Holiday assistance will be accepted at  Walkersville Town Hall (Upper Level) one last day on Friday, October 27th 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. ALL participants MUST re apply and prove eligibility every year! For ages 0-18.  18 year olds must be students in High School.  Ages 12-18 (or middle school and High school) receive gift cards! To qualify you must live in the Walkersville Feeder School area and have proof of both financial need and residency. Financial need qualifiers:  Please bring…

Read More