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Fiber Arts Studio Approved in Walkersville

March 6, 2015March 6, 2015 Michael KusterBoard of Appeals, Singleton Fiber Arts Studio and Processing, special exception, Town of Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Board of Appeals met Tuesday night to hear a request by Mary Singleton for a Special Exception use in the town’s Old Town Mixed Use zoning district. Ms. Singleton plans to open her business, Singleton Fiber Arts Studio and Processing, at the former Walkersville Market at 25 Maple Avenue. Last year, the property owners renovated the building and received a special exception approval for a wholesale wine and distributor to use the building. That use does not occupy all of the space in the building. Later…

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Storm Dumps A Foot of Snow

March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 Michael Kusterwinter weather

The latest snow storm dumped more than nine inches of snow on the area. Some residents measured more than a foot of new snow on the ground. Schools were closed Thursday and will be closed Friday. Snow days scheduled for the school year have been exhausted. As a result, students will have to make up the days. Spring Break will be shortened as kids will go to school April 1st and 2nd. Summer vacation will now begin one day later. The last day will now be June 16th.

Frederick County Schools Closed

March 5, 2015 Michael KusterSchools

Frederick County Public Schools are CLOSED Friday, March 6 due to the weather. All offices are open 2 hours late. 12 month employees are scheduled to work; however, the liberal leave policy is in effect. All FCPS afterschool and evening activities are canceled or postponed. Employees: CODE BLUE (offices open 2 hours late).

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Kathleen Matthews Running for Congress

March 5, 2015 Michael Kuster2016 Election, Chris Matthews, Congress, Kathleen Matthews

According to Politico, Kathleen Matthews plans to run to represent our area in the House of Representatives. Many may not recognize her name, but her husband, Chris Matthews, is known by most in the country as the host of MSNBC’s Hardball and the syndicated Chris Matthews Show. Senator Barbara Mikulski’s announced retirement continues to shake things up politically in Maryland and even in Glade Valley’s Congressional District, Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District. Since redistricting, Glade Valley and much of Frederick County shares lies in Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District which also includes parts…

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Van Hollen Running for Senate

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 Michael Kuster2016 Election, Chris Van Hollen, Congressman, Senate

Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Glade Valley’s representative to the United States House of Representatives, announced today that he will seek the office of United States Senator Barbara Mikulski. Senator Mikulski announced earlier this week that she will not seek re-election. Senator Mikulski has served in Congress longer than any other woman in history. In announcing her retirement, Mikulski explained that with her good health at the age of 78, “Do I spend my time raising money? Or do I spend my time raising hell?” Her spirited and feisty attitude gained…