Government 

No Walkersville Planning Commission Workshop

The Town of Walkersville announced that there will be no workshop held this month for its Planning Commission.  Zoning Administrator, Susan Hauver sent a message out late this week that there are no items for the regularly scheduled workshop.  She did note that there will be a lot on the agenda for the Planning Commission’s Public Hearing later this month.

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Carroll Zentz of Walkersville Elementary School Featured in FNP

In part three of its five-part series chronicling the daily experiences of Frederick County Public Schools employees, The Frederick News Post features Walkersville Elementary School fourth grade teacher, Carroll Zentz. Read it here: http://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/education/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-elementary-school-teacher/article_7a0dce7b-a16d-54c8-947f-f637b937f271.html

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Celebrations headline 

Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies Escort Santa Into Town

Children all around Walkersville lined the streets of every neighborhood as emergency equipment slowly made their way through town with a very special passenger. Maryland State Police led the procession of Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies’ equipment.  In the middle of it all, Santa Clause rode on the back of the fire company’s 1940 fire engine. Children cheered with excitement as Santa and his elf tossed peppermint lollipops to all the children. Share your pictures with us in the comments section!

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Crime headline 

Drug Arrest Outside of Woodsboro

On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Michael Anthony Faya, a twenty-five year old of Walkersville, on charges of possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and possession of paraphernalia. At approximately 3:25 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Links Bridge Rd at the Monocacy River for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was found parked along the road with the parking lights illuminated. Deputy First Class Zachary Levine made contact with the driver and a passenger, identified as Faya. Through…

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Business headline 

Artisan Opens Studio in Old Feed Store

For over a year, Kate Klipp has been working away in Ralph Whitmore’s old feed store creating works of art. More recently, she opened the doors of her workshop as a quaint store filled with her creations and some other treasures. “A lot of community members urged me to open the store. They said it would be fun.” Hence, Coal Depot Glass Studio opened its doors. Anyone driving down West Pennsylvania Avenue will have noticed the festive decorations. Ms. Klipp created a Christmas delight for all who pass the small store.…

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