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Shed Fire Closes Lanes and Roads

October 28, 2014October 29, 2014 GladeValley.net Stafffeatured, fire, Walkersville

A shed fire behind the farm house at 8516 Woodsboro Pike closed lanes of Maryland 194, Fountain Rock Road, and was quickly followed by an accident at Maryland 194 and Stauffer Road Monday evening. Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company and Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company responded with lots of equipment. Explosions were reported from within the burning shed, and black smoke could be seen from U.S. 15. According to fire fighters, the shed was filled with wood and a wood splitter. Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company sent more equipment to the intersection of…

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Scouting for Food – Glade Valley Food Bank Shelves Empty

October 28, 2014October 27, 2014 Michael KusterBoy Scouts, featured, food bank, food drive, Glade Valley Community Services, Scouting for Food

Glade Valley’s Boy Scout annual Scouting for Food drive begins November 1st. This year, the need for donations of non-perishable foods at the Glade Valley Food Bank can be seen in the empty store rooms. Glade Valley Community Services, which operates the Food Bank, has been forced to purchase a lot of food to make up for the shortage of donations. Boy Scouts leave empty food bags on front doors of Glade Valley homes on Saturday, November 1st. On Saturday, November 8th, the area Scouts return to collect bags filled with…

Is Social Networking Actually Anti-Social?

October 28, 2014October 27, 2014 Sasha Mazikinsask.fm, Facebook, Instagram, school, social media, social networking, Tumblr, Twitter, Walkersville High School

by Sasha Mazikins The initial purpose of social networking was to quickly contact friends, family, and co-workers. But is that really what it is used for now? It is only human to judge one another, but I have witnessed a cruel kind of judgment happening within our school. Twitter is one of the […]

Field Hockey Wins Play-off Game, Moves On Against FSK

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014 Sam Newmanfield hockey, play-off, Walkersville High School

by Sam Newman On October 23rd, The Lady Lions field hockey team played the Catoctin Cougars in the playoffs. The Lions were able to beat the Cougars, the final score being 4-1. The first half was slow for the most part. Each team got an opportunity here or there but really couldn’t capitalize. The only […]

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Hercules Additions, Narrowing Roads, and Non-Conforming Properties

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffadditions, featured, Hercules Iron Works, lot sizes, Old Town Mixed Use, Planning Commission, road widths, Town of Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday evening for their monthly public hearing. The meeting will be held in the hearing room of Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Hercules Custom Iron will present their case for approval of several additions to their commercial property. The Planning Commission will continue their discussion of modifying Old Town Mixed Use district and non-conforming lots and structures. Following the Burgess and Town Commissioners direction at their last meeting, the Planning Commission will discuss modifying the town’s design standards for pavement widths and…