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Crime Scene Investigation

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffburglary, crime scene, featured, investigation, Maryland State Police, police

The Maryland State Police are continuing an “on-going burglary investigation” in Walkersville this afternoon. Several police cars and a Crime Scene Investigation SUV remain parked outside a residence on Fulton Avenue. Sgt. Black of the Maryland State Police spoke to us briefly to describe the investigation. He did not elaborate, but said it was on-going. The activity was catching the interest of many residents as they drove and walked around town. The Maryland State Police Crime Scene SUV pulled away as we arrived to investigate. Troopers left the scene shortly…

Government headline

Walkersville Planning Commission Meeting

November 17, 2014November 15, 2014 GladeValley.net Stafffeatured, Fences, intersections, Nonconforming Uses, Old Town, Old Town Mixed Use, Planning Commission

The Town of Walkersville’s Planning Commission will meet only once this month on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30 p.m in the Walkersville Town Hall. The Planning Commission plans to continue and possibly forward several ordinances to the Burgess and Town Commissioners for approval. They have been working on these ordinances for most of the year. The agenda includes the following ordinaces: Ordinance 2014-06 Obstructions to View at Intersections Ordinance 2014-07 Fence Regulations Ordinance 2014- Nonconforming Structures and Uses Ordinance 2014- Old Town Mixed Use Revisions The public is welcome to…

Education headline

How Schools Decide Weather Closings and Delays

November 13, 2014November 11, 2014 GladeValley.net Stafffeatured, Frederick County Public Schools, school closings, school delays, winter weather

With the temperatures dropping dramatically over the past twenty-four hours and snow in the forecast, Frederick County Public Schools produced an informative video for all of us wondering how and why they make the decisions to close or delay schools. Many students will be hoping for this process to be used a lot over the next few months. Most of the rest of us hope just the opposite.

Emergency Relief Fund Helps Glade Valley Residents

November 12, 2014November 9, 2014 Michael Kustercommunity support, donations, emergency, featured, funds, Glade Valley Community Services, rental assistance

Glade Valley Community Services (GVCS) provides financial assistance through The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) to Glade Valley residents who face challenges meeting their financial commitments. Residents receive assistance for basic living needs, utilities (electric, water, sewer, fuel oil), and rent. Those facing homelessness and needing shelter obtain help through this fund, also. The ERF Hot Line screens callers seeking assistance through an intake process to determine need based on a number of criteria. The applicant must reside within the local Walkersville feeder school area; regardless of residency, information and resources are offered to…

Community headline

Glade Coat Drive

November 11, 2014November 9, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffcoat drive, Glade Elementary School, Glade Valley Community Services, Holiday Toy Shoppe

Glade Elementary School hopes to Spread the Warmth to more than two-hundred Glade Valley children this winter. They ask for help reaching this goal by asking the community to donate all types of clean, gently-used coats. Donors may place donations in the labeled box in the Glade Elementary School’s lobby during regular school hours October 30th – November 25th, at STEM Night on November 12th, or during Parent Teacher Conferences on November 24th and November 25th. From windbreakers to parkas, they request donations of all sizes, from infants to adults. They…