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Walkersville Elementary Principal Receives Award

Michael Kuster, , ,

Walkersville Elementary Principal Tess Blumenthal is Frederick County’s winner of the 2015 Distinguished Educational Leadership Award (DELA). The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) selection committee chose Principal Blumenthal for her excellent leadership and strong commitment to creating an exceptional educational environment. Many people–from PTA leaders to students, colleagues, supervisors and community members–wrote letters recommending that Blumenthal receive this year’s award. Here are some of the reasons they gave. “Mrs. Blumenthal is a visionary leader who seeks to empower others and maximize their potential. She continually models a service-oriented approach with…

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2nd Annual Spring Bazaar in Walkersville

Michael Kuster, ,

Organizers are now accepting vendors for the 2nd Annual Spring Bazaar. This annual event organized by Deborah Wallace, Allstate Agency – Leaders of The Kindness Revolution and backed by the Walkersville Economic Development Commission. The Bazaar provides Walkersville businesses an opportunity for greater exposure in the community. A space only costs $25! Proceeds benefit the Walkersville Library. All Walkersville businesses and vendors are invited to participate. For more information or to receive the vendor packet, please email dawnhipsley1@allstate.com. The Spring Bazaar will be held on June 6, 2015 from 10:00…

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MD 194 Widening Top Priority

Michael Kuster, , ,

The Frederick County Council discussed and reviewed county staff’s recommendations for Frederick County’s Annual Transportation Priorities. While many projects appear on the list, the widening of MD 194 to and through Walkersville drew much of the discussion. The staff proposed priorities under consideration listed the upgrade of MD 194 as the county’s number one priority for secondary highways for county. They listed heavy congestion during rush hour and a higher than average rate of collisions as reasons for the priority. The area under consideration is the stretch of MD 194…

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Staffing Day At The Station

Walkersville Rescue Company News Articles,

At 08:00hrs member of the Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company (WVRC) held a staffing day as they do a few times a year. It is for all the member to get together and staff the units in the station it is also for the new members to come out and meet some of the senior members. Some of the things consist of getting together making breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s also a time to get together and give the station good cleaning and do training.

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Crime Glade Valley headline Uncategorized 

Break-Ins This Morning

Michael Kuster, , , ,

Vehicle break-ins took place again this morning in the Deerfield neighborhood of Walkersville. The culprits were caught on camera early this morning attempting to break into vehicles at one home in town. The photos below were captured and the police were called. A video of the crime was also captured, and GladeValley.net will post that as soon as we receive the file. Now, the Police need the community’s assistance in identifying the criminals. We will be updating this story as more information becomes available.

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