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Glade Valley headline News 

Accident Detours Carnival Traffic

Michael Kuster

At 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night, a vehicle accident at MD 194 and Stuaffer Road closed MD 194 and required Maryland State Police to transport one patient by air to Maryland Shock Trauma. Walkersville Volunteer Rescue and Fire Companies were dispatched for a vehicle accident with entrapment. Traffic from the Walkersville Carnival attempting to go south on MD 194 was diverted through Old Town Walkersville to Biggs Ford Road. Chief 24 arrived on the scene with two vehicles involved in a T-bone collision. Patients were still in their vehicles After…

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Community Glade Valley headline 

Parade Winners Announced

Michael Kuster, ,

The Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Hometown Parade drew large crowds and had a great turn-out from participants. Fire and rescue companies, dance troops, Boy Scouts, 4-H Clubs, bands, and local businesses put forth a lot of effort and really nice attractions for the parade. Judges choose the following winners in each category: Company Making Best Overall Appearance: Independent Hose Co#1 Best Appearing Engine in Frederick County: Rocky Ridge Best Appearing Engine Out of County: Mt. Airy Best Appearing Aerial Truck: Independent Tower 1 Best Appearing Rescue Squad/Rescue Engine: Jefferson Squad…

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Community Entertainment Glade Valley headline 

Last Night of the Carnival

Michael Kuster, ,

After last night’s amazing crowds and fireworks display, volunteers are preparing for the final night of the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival. The rain held off for last night’s festivities. Overnight and this morning, the area received a healthy dose of rain. All hopes are for a dry afternoon and evening for this last night of fun! Tonight’s All-You-Can-Eat Buffet will feature Fried Shrimp, Ham, Roast Turkey or Beef served in the air-conditioned and handicapped accessible fire hall from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Knight Brothers Band will entertain the…

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Community Glade Valley headline 

Fireworks in Walkersville Tonight

Michael Kuster

Last night, The Reagan Years and a Ride-All-Night Special drew a very large crowd to the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival. Tonight, the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company’s Carnival will feature all the wonderful food, games, and rides you expect tonight. The highlight, however, will come around 10:00 p.m. when the Fire Company hosts a celebration of Independence Day with its always wonderful fireworks display. Tonight’s All-You-Can-Eat Buffet will feature Roast Beef, Fried Flounder & Ham served in the air-conditioned and handicapped accessible fire hall from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.…

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Glade Valley Government headline 

Supervisory Changes in Frederick County

Michael Kuster

To ensure efficient organization and management of Frederick County Government, County Executive Jan Gardner today announced supervisory changes that her Transition Team identified as a way to assist Chief Administrative Officer Doug Browning in his oversight of county divisions. Effective July 1, 2015, former Special Projects Manager Margaret Nusbaum has assumed responsibility for the supervision of the Animal Control Division, Citizens Services Division and the Office of Economic Development, and will act as the liaison to Frederick County Public Libraries, the Health Department and the Social Services Department. She will also oversee TransIT Services, which…

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