In late November, Frederick County Public Schools presented Urbana High School (UHS) teacher Fritz Baclawski with the Veteran in Education Service award. “It was a surprise,” said Baclawski, who has taught social studies at Urbana High since 2000. Now in…
Just released this November, the Baltimore-based Web series “Thespian” features Urbana resident Sasha Carrera in a funny, quirky and poignant character-driven story about a guy at a real crossroads in life. Carrera plays the part of acting coach Petra Antonelli,…
In early October, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the island nation of Haiti, leaving 14 people dead in its aftermath and injuring 152 people in the northern coastal town of Port-de-Paix. When Ijamsville residents Lydia and David Greenlees, co-founders of…
Over one weekend this December, lights will shine on local Urbana High School sophomore Natalie Mixon, as she takes the stage in The Free Theatre’s upcoming production of “Mamma Mia.” Playing the role of Tanya Chesham-Leigh, a witty and energetic…
Student actors with the Urbana High School (UHS) Drama Department will dazzle audiences this fall with their interpretation of the quickwitted, slapstick comedy, “Noises Off.” Once a Broadway show heralded by the New York Times as an “altogether hilarious farce,”…
On Saturday, Oct. 20, The Greene Turtle celebrated its first anniversary in Urbana. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Frederick Rescue Mission, the family-friendly restaurant and sports bar offered games, giveaways and specials for all ages. Conveniently located…
