Community Glade Valley 

Mill Run Development Moving Dirt

The developers of Mill Run, a planned development on West Pennsylvania Avenue in Walkersville, began the early stages of their project last week. Large equipment moved earth and crews blasted large stone. The entrance and future road to the neighborhood of twenty-six new single-family homes became apparent after a short few days. The property entrance lies between the home of the Quinn Family and the railroad station. The property itself winds along the railroad, the back yards of homes on Maple Avenue, and the track at Walkersville Middle School. Mill…

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Community Glade Valley 

Walkersville Farmers Market

The Walkersville Economic Development Commission kicked off another season for its Farmers Market on Friday. The weekly Farmers Market will be held on Fridays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the parking lot of 44 W Frederick Street, situated on Nicodemus Road between MD 194 and West Frederick Street. The the following vendors will be peddling their goods: Oakie Doke Farms, The Golden Rose Cakery, Handwoven Baskets & Florals, Allen’s Apiary, Dawg Gone It, Koofie’s Natural Living, Huff Daddy BBQ, Mountain Shadow Farm 2016, Whiskey Spring Farm & Market,…

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Glade Valley Government headline 

Water Rate Increase Public Hearing in Walkersville

The Burgess and Commissioners of the Town of Walkersville will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. to consider an increase of 20% on the base minimum bill and on each rate tier of the water rate schedule for customers. The Burgess and Commissioners will consider the following rates effective on usage beginning 10/1/2016: Consumption In Town Gallons Consumed Rate 0 – 10,000 $72.00 10,000 – 25,000 $3.66 per 1000 gallons 25,001 – 50,000 $6.01 per 1000 gallons 50,001 and over $7.79 per 1000 gallons Consumption…

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Glade Valley News 

Accident at West Crum Road and MD 194

At 2:41 p.m. on March 30, 2016, units from Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies dispatched for a vehicle collision at the intersection of MD Route 194 and West Crum Road. Chief 11-1 arrived on the scene to find a two vehicle collision with one patient still in a car and established command. Chief 11-1 advised Emergency Communications Center that a second patient required a second transport unit. Engine 111 arrived on the scene to block traffic, and the crew went to work stabilizing the vehicle. Rescue Squad 24 arrived…

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Education Glade Valley 

GES Jaguar Spot Winners

JAGUAR SPOT WINNERS April 1, 2016 Congratulations to this week’s Jaguar Spot winners for showing SPOT-on behavior. Great Job!!! Christian Alvarado Zoe Watson Austin Taylor Ashlyn Herndon Ryan Keiser Allyson Weddle Noah Hobbs Martin Williams Jordan McNeely Raelyn Gue Lexi Bureau Ashley Kramer John Earls Karsyn Barrick Matthew Knupp Cassidy Hillman

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