Elections Glade Valley headline 

Chad Weddle Runs for Burgess

GladeValley.net has invited each candidate to answer the same set of questions to provide voters in The Town of Walkersville with some information to help them make a decision at the polls on September 14, 2015. Mr. Weddle is running unopposed for the position of Burgess, Walkersville’s Chief Executive Officer. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF Chad W. Weddle is a native Frederick County resident and resident of Walkersville since the age of six months old. He graduated from Walkersville High, Frederick Community College, Shepherd University and the University of Maryland Law…

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Elections Glade Valley headline 

Gary Baker Seeks Re-Election

GladeValley.net has invited each candidate to answer the same set of questions to provide voters in The Town of Walkersville with some information to help them make a decision at the polls on September 14, 2015. Tell Us About Yourself: I am 62 years old and retired three years ago from the Federal Government as an accountant with 26 years of service. I also have 10 years of experience in the private sector including several as a Certified Public Accountant. I have been married for 33 years to Kathryn Nicodemus…

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Elections Glade Valley headline 

Debbie Zimmerman Seeks Re-Election

GladeValley.net has invited each candidate to answer the same set of questions to provide voters in The Town of Walkersville with some information to help them make a decision at the polls on September 14, 2015. TELL ABOUT YOURSELF: Born and Raised in the Walkersville area.   My family (husband, son, brother-in-law and nephew) operates Auburn Farms, Inc. located on Stauffer Road in Walkersville.  Auburn Farms is a family run dairy operation milking 250 cows twice a day.  My husband, John Zimmerman, Jr., is a member of Walkersville’s Planning and Zoning…

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Business Glade Valley Government headline 

County Executive Gardner Signs Tax Credit into Law

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner conducted her first public bill signing the morning of September 4, 2015, approving legislation that creates a commercial and industrial tax credit. The County Council voted September 1 to enact the credit. “This tax credit is good for business, good for jobs, and good for Frederick County,” Executive Gardner said. She initiated the measure, which Council President Bud Otis introduced on her behalf. “This legislation shows that my administration means business,” Gardner said. “I especially want to thank Council President Otis for the work he…

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Crime Editorial Glade Valley Government headline 

A county first and a very serious PSA about drug addiction

I had a few extra moments this morning , so for the first time I was able to watch the county’s Public Information briefing broadcast on FCGTV. On this morning’s briefing there were two items to discuss. The first item was a county first! Jan and Bud held their first public bill signing. Congratulations Jan […]

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