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Walkers Overlook Re-Submits Plans in Walkersville To Keep Operating

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 Michael KusterWalkers Overlook, Walkersville

The Walkersville Planning and Zoning Commission met for its monthly hearing Tuesday night, March 28, 2017. After re-electing officers to their respective positions, two issues dominated the hearing that lasted an unusual two and a half hours. The first was Walkers Overlook. Walkers Overlook came before the Planning Commission to address its failures to meet several requirements of its conditional approval six years ago. Mark Lynch purchased the property from the Town of Walkersville and opened a reception facility on the agricultural property. Last year, Frederick County received a complaint,…

Community Glade Valley Government

Walkersville Library Groundbreaking Ceremony

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 Michael KusterLibrary, Walkersville

Pictures by Kate Kuster Town of Walkersville, County, and Library officials broke ground on Walkersville’s new library Monday afternoon. A large crowd gathered to witness the event and cheer the long awaited library. The ceremony began with a flag ceremony performed by the Cub Scout Pack 1070. Walkersville High School’s band performed The Star Spangled Banner and On Wisconsin. Director of Frederick County Public Libraries, Darrel Batson noted that discussions for replacing the Walkersville Library have been ongoing since before his tenure in the late 1990’s. He praised the hard…

Business Celebrations Food Glade Valley

The Village Tavern Celebrates 30 Years

March 9, 2017March 8, 2017 Michael Kuster30 years, restaurant, The Village Tavern, Walkersville

Many in the Glade Valley area enjoy dining at The Village Tavern in Walkersville’s Walkers Village Center. The establishment provides a place “Where good friends gather to enjoy their favorite foods and beverages.” That has been their motto since opening thirty years ago. To celebrate their thirty years serving our area, GladeValley.net interviewed Liz Murray, the owner. Mrs. Murray’s late husband, Dennis, and his parents, Bill and Arlene Murray, collaborated to realize Dennis’ dream of owning his own restaurant and bar. At the time, Mr. Murray managed Dunmoor’s Tavern in Bethesda,…

Community Glade Valley News

Mill Run Development Progressing

March 2, 2017March 3, 2017 GladeValley.net Staffdevelopment, Mill Run, Walkersville

Photographs by Kate Kuster The mild winter affords Dan Ryan Builders plenty of opportunities to bring new homes to fruition in Walkersville’s newest development, Mill Run. Two houses sprang up from the ground over the winter. Construction continues at a brisk pace along Ports Circle which winds back to the property that once featured a brick farm house. The subdivision lies on a piece of ground once hidden off of West Pennsylvania Avenue. Eventually, twenty-one homes will be built. The development also features “forest resource” areas and a walk way…

Crime Glade Valley News

Walkersville Man Arrested for Possession of PCP and Fake Cocaine

March 1, 2017March 2, 2017 GladeValley.net Staffcounterfeit drugs, drugs, Frederick, PCP, Preston Sean Green, Walkersville

On February 28, 2017, at approximately 10:52 PM, The Frederick Police Department received a report of a shooting that had occurred in the 1300 block of Motter Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located two males that matched the descriptions given by the caller. Upon further investigation, officers determined that no shooting had taken place. The two males were involved in a fracas with each other; however neither desired any legal action to take place against one another and no one was injured. While officers were speaking to one of the subjects,…