JAGUAR SPOT WINNERS June 5, 2015 Congratulations to this week’s Jaguar Spot winners for showing SPOT-on behavior. Way to go!!! Jacob McCullough Michael Alvarez Lauren Anderson Cole Beaumont Colette Lawler Nicholas Cutsail Nathanael Watson Caroline Christy Peyton Donnally Addison Boram Jax Patterson Jaysen Jensen Allyssa Kline Kristina Brunashov
Read MoreIn response to many questions by some in the public and other elected officials, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner clarified the authority of the county executive to issue executive orders under the county’s new form of Charter government. She emphasized that the purpose of an executive order was to keep the public informed of her management decisions that would impact the citizens and as a means of guaranteeing an open and transparent process in county government, which was a primary focus of her campaign for office. Her first executive order stated informed the public…
Read MoreYouTube user Mike Purks posted this fantastic aerial footage of Walkersville Southern Railroad’s Steam Engine this week. Its a great way to see a Glade Valley treasure from a different perspective. While steam engine rides have stopped for this year, the organization’s regular fleet of engines provide service every Saturday through September at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. They also offer dinner trains and special excursions throughout the year. The Walkersville Southern Railroad also offers charters for parties or events. Customers may charter a single car or the whole train.…
Read MoreEthics Task Force Presents Recommendations in Final Report to County Executive The Ethics Task Force, appointed by County Executive Jan Gardner in February 2015, completed its work tonight with a series of recommendations for changes to the Ethics Ordinance, state law and processes and procedures. The recommendations are intended to help one of Maryland’s fastest growing counties maintain public trust in the face of rapid change to the community both demographically and politically, with the first term of Charter government having begun in December 2014. The Ethics Task Force’s seventeen…
Read MoreWalkersville High School’s Class of 2015 announced several more graduating athletes have signed with colleges this week. The following seniors committed or signed a Letter of Intent to continue their Athletic Careers at the College Level. Molly Updegraff – Swimming – St. Louis University – Division I Tyray Ngoh – Basketball – University of Dubuque – Division III Maia Harper -Basketball – Washington College – Division III Zephan Harnish – Lacrosse – Goucher College – Division III Patrick Cleveland – Lacrosse – Shenandoah College – Divison III Glade Valley is…
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