Crime Glade Valley 

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help In Credit Card Fraud Case

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a credit card fraud case in which a credit card was reported lost at a Sheetz in Frederick, and later used for multiple transactions at the Rutter’s in Walkersville. Security footage shows the male in these photos using the card and a female accompanying him. If you have any information on the identity of either of the individuals in these photos, please call Deputy Crane at 301-600-3733. Tips can also be left anonymously at 301-600-4131.

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Glade Valley Government headline 

Sheetz Expansion Approved

The Walkersville Planning Commission granted approval to Sheetz’ site plan and site improvement plan last night. The approval came after the planning commission approve the formation of one lot from two owned by Nancy Sheetz, whose husband Steve Sheetz serves as Sheetz Family Council Chairman for the Altoona-based, family-owned convenience-store chain. Work was already underway to Tuesday to meet requirements for approval. An abandoned sewer line that once served a home on the former “Lot 2R” had to be removed before Frederick County and the Town of Walkersville approved any of the requests.…

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Community Glade Valley headline News 

Smoke In Sheetz

At 11:32 p.m. on April 9, 2015, Frederick Emergency Communications Center (ECC) alerted Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company (Co.11), Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company (Co.24), and surrounding companies of a building fire at the Sheetz on Woodsboro Pike in Walkersville, Maryland. C11-1 arrived on scene to find smoke in the building. Engine 111 arrived on the scene, laid out and stretched a 1 3/4″ line in place. Engine 23 arrived, picked up the line, and took place at the hydrant. Quint 11 arrived took first due truck assignment. Ambulance 247 setup EMS…

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