By Sharon Allen Gilder Astronomical achievements from a school whose mascot is “Stars” should come as no surprise. Proof in the proverbial celestial pudding are the star successes at Centerville Elementary School (CES), which was named a Maryland Blue Ribbon…
By FCPS Staff Urbana Middle School art teacher Timothy Snyder was named the Frederick County Public Schools 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year on May 1. The school system’s most prestigious award recognizes outstanding representatives of the teaching profession. Once again,…
Kiddie Academy, Papa John’s Pizza and Sage Cakery are just a few of the businesses that have signed on to lease at Landon Crossing. Featuring 46,000 square feet of retail and office space, the historic site hosts five separate buildings…
As active shooter incidents have continued and escalated in recent years, law enforcement, employers and schools have changed response policies to better protect those caught in these situations and save lives. The Parkland High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, on…
Within 18 minutes of opening, Blue Faerie Farm of Middletown sold all of their strawberries. Within an hour, their asparagus was also gone. After six days of rain, the first 2018 Urbana Library Farmers’ Market opened to sunny skies and…
Hyattstown Christian Church Raises Funds, Plans Mission to Puerto Rico Hyattstown Christian Church is sponsoring a service project for volunteers to help in the ongoing hurricane recovery effort in Puerto Rico (PR). Interim pastor, the Rev. Jeff Stinehelfer is organizing…
Janette Montalvo and Team Urbana SoleMates brought 1500 purple flags to the lawn across from the Urbana Library and Greene Turtle on May 5. Each flag honors someone who has fought cancer. The Hill of Hope raised $800 for Relay…
By Jack Toomey On the evening of May 14, a strong line of severe thunderstorms passed over Frederick County accompanied by heavy rain, strong wind and numerous lightning strikes. At about 7 p.m. someone noticed smoke pouring from the house…
UES Strawberry Festival May 25, 5-8 p.m., Urbana Elementary School Come out for games, a cakewalk and great food that will include Snowy of MD and In10seBBQ. $8 per person with a maximum of $30 for a family of four…
UHS FFA Is About Ag and So Much More On a mid-May afternoon, the school dismissal bell had rung and the flotilla of busses had pulled out, but Mrs. Mayne’s classroom adjacent to the Urbana High greenhouse was still alive…
