On Saturday, May 2, The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Memory Ball was held at the Walkersville Event Center. Eleven couples competed in a Dancing with the Stars format to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. The semi-formal evening included cocktails, dinner,…
In 2004, Victor Montalvo-Lugo was a clinical trial manager for a possible new drug to treat colon cancer. The Urbana Highlands resident worked for different medical companies in New Jersey then California for the trials of hopeful new medicine. In…
Tattoo Alchemy Creates Art for the Body and Home Original art of many media cover the walls of the revitalized and renamed tattoo and art studio, Tattoo Alchemy, in Urbana. Owner Robert Vendemmia has worked diligently with his new artist,…
Spring Brings Easter Celebrations On Saturday, March 28, FaithPoint United Methodist Church hosted its annual Easter Eggstravaganza, where the community was invited to celebrate the season with food, fun and a reminder about what Easter holiday is all about. Families were…
Long-time Centerville Elementary School crossing guard Charles Louis Whirley Jr., 82, of New Market, passed away on Sunday, March 8, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Although Whirley had suffered health problems in recent months, many families were shocked and saddened by…
Urban Green Development Progressing The Frederick County Planning Commission recently approved the initial concept plan for Urban Green, a combination of more than 350 apartments plus commercial space on the south side of Urbana Pike, east of Fingerboard Road. Initial…
Annual Art Show Now Honors Delaplaine Co-Founder March is Frederick County Youth Art Month and, as in recent years, the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center in downtown Frederick displayed more than 300 artistic creations by students from all Frederick County…
Landon House Closer to Completion The historic Landon House, at the corner of routes 355 and 80, is in the final phase of construction and is scheduled to open for business this summer. “The property will offer 3,500 square feet…
Dillon Fighting a New Battle Urbana Middle School sixth grader Dillon Papier is beloved in the greater Urbana community, well known for his contagious smile and love of baseball. For the past 11 years, Dillon has bravely fought Niemann-Pick Disease,…
As many longtime residents know, Urbana is a close-knit community where friendly neighbors help each other during times of need. A cup of sugar, pet sitting or help with the carpool are easily found. But it is during a serious…
