UHS Football Players Volunteer at Centerville In late spring, a number of football players from the Urbana High School (UHS) Hawks team gathered in the afternoon at Centerville Elementary School to read to a first-grade class. The young students were…
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Eagle Scout Builds Sheds for Urbana’s Food Bank
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Rising senior Carey Dundee spent the first part of his summer making meticulous plans and then executing them, resulting in two brand new sheds he gifted to the Greater Urbana Area Food Bank. “Carey is amazing,” said Jo Ostby, director…
Sweet July Memories
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Summer always officially launches when we unpack our Fourth of July picnic. Juicy wedges of watermelon, crispy bits of fried chicken, the vinegar bite of potato salad — it’s always been a fun holiday. For my mom, her Fourth of…
Police Blotter
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Reichs Ford Road Closed The Frederick County Office of Highway Operations announced in mid June that Reichs Ford Road will be closed from the intersection of Bartonsville Road to Ijamsville Road starting on or about July 7. The closure should…
Monthly Agenda
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Fourth of July Celebrations Frederick’s Fourth of July: Noon to Dusk On July 4 at Frederick’s Baker Park (121 N. Bentz St.) in downtown Frederick, local residents can celebrate with live music, kids’ activities, fireworks and more from noon to…
Construction Launched for UHS Turf Field
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On June 13, construction equipment rolled onto Urbana High School’s (UHS) athletic field and began ripping away at the sod. This launched the state-of-the-art artificial turf field, a project in the works since October 2012, led by a team of…
Friends Meeting School Glows in the Park for Playground Funds
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Every day, five classes at Friends Meeting School in Ijamsville utilize the playground. That’s why the staff is committed to raising annual funds to keep the playground in prime shape. Last month, $1,100 was raised through the Glow in the…
School Notes
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Help Plan the Urbana Elementary Renovation On Thursday, May 8, a kick off meeting was held by Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), which involved the community in a discussion of the Urbana Elementary School (UES) renovation. In particular, participants talked…
Stop the Summer Rush
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Just as our climate skipped over seasons, welcoming 90-degree days instead of the gradual warmth of spring, there is a similar cultural temptation to skip over the present in anticipation of the future. Whether we are in high school, enjoying…
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Local Events Be a Rock Star 5K The Green Valley YMCA hosts a family fun 5K on June 21, during the annual Urbana Music Festival. Participants are invited to dress as their favorite rock star. This event is family friendly,…