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State Senator David Brinkley Endorses Mark Long for County Council District 5

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014 Michael Kuster2014 Elections, County Council, David Brinkley, District 5, endorsements, featured, Mark Long

Mark Long (D), candidate for County Council District 5, has earned the backing of Senator David Brinkley (R). Brinkley, one of Maryland’s most respected Republican leaders, currently serves as Senate Minority Leader in the Maryland Legislature. Brinkley stated, “Mark Long and I had several conversations about his County Council candidacy. I’ve had conversations with several other business and municipal leaders in the district I trust. Mark will be available at community gatherings in all parts of the district and he will do his homework before making a decision. He will…

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Shed Fire Closes Lanes and Roads

October 28, 2014October 29, 2014 GladeValley.net Stafffeatured, fire, Walkersville

A shed fire behind the farm house at 8516 Woodsboro Pike closed lanes of Maryland 194, Fountain Rock Road, and was quickly followed by an accident at Maryland 194 and Stauffer Road Monday evening. Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company and Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company responded with lots of equipment. Explosions were reported from within the burning shed, and black smoke could be seen from U.S. 15. According to fire fighters, the shed was filled with wood and a wood splitter. Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company sent more equipment to the intersection of…

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Scouting for Food – Glade Valley Food Bank Shelves Empty

October 28, 2014October 27, 2014 Michael KusterBoy Scouts, featured, food bank, food drive, Glade Valley Community Services, Scouting for Food

Glade Valley’s Boy Scout annual Scouting for Food drive begins November 1st. This year, the need for donations of non-perishable foods at the Glade Valley Food Bank can be seen in the empty store rooms. Glade Valley Community Services, which operates the Food Bank, has been forced to purchase a lot of food to make up for the shortage of donations. Boy Scouts leave empty food bags on front doors of Glade Valley homes on Saturday, November 1st. On Saturday, November 8th, the area Scouts return to collect bags filled with…

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Hercules Additions, Narrowing Roads, and Non-Conforming Properties

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffadditions, featured, Hercules Iron Works, lot sizes, Old Town Mixed Use, Planning Commission, road widths, Town of Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday evening for their monthly public hearing. The meeting will be held in the hearing room of Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Hercules Custom Iron will present their case for approval of several additions to their commercial property. The Planning Commission will continue their discussion of modifying Old Town Mixed Use district and non-conforming lots and structures. Following the Burgess and Town Commissioners direction at their last meeting, the Planning Commission will discuss modifying the town’s design standards for pavement widths and…

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Progress on Blight?

October 27, 2014October 27, 2014 GladeValley.net Staffblight, featured, Walkers Village Center, Walkersville

The Town of Walkersville’s Burgess, Town Commissioners, Economic Development Commission, and Planning Commission quickly began discussions about blighted commercial properties over the past several weeks. Since GladeValley.net published articles highlighting the extent of problems on commercial properties in town, one property owner appears to be joining town officials in addressing some of the problems. Recently, Walkers Village Center’s long-vacant “Medical Center” had its windows blocked with craft paper. The units were filled with black mold and moisture clung to the windows and doors. The light fixtures still have no bulbs…