Thurston Road Bridge Repairs Continue Work on the Thurston Road bridge over Bennett Creek that was originally anticipated to last until spring 2018 is now expected to continue until the end of June 2018. According to the Frederick County Department…
While this draft master plan is painted with broad strokes, focusing on what kind of place residents want Frederick County to be in 25 years’ time, the 174-page “Livable Frederick” is full of interesting detail on identified common vision goals—safeguarding…
Area children will now have a new space to explore, imagine and learn in at the Urbana Regional Library. Staff will officially open the approximately 300-square-foot play space dedicated for early learning on Feb. 24. “Urbana is such a wonderful…
Register Now for Spring Basketball The Urbana Basketball Association is excited to offer once again the Spring Basketball Youth Development program for youth between the ages of 8 to 14. Registration for the spring program is now open and will…
‘Mulan, JR’ Theatre Arts Performance Feb. 23, 7 p.m.; Feb. 24, 7 p.m.; Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Windsor Knolls Middle School Support the arts at Windsor Knolls Middle School and see the talented cast of this year’s musical. $10 for…
By Sharon Allen Gilder Sighting an Easter Bunny riding on a John Deere Gator is part of the fun at the annual Easter Egg Hunts at Green Meadows Petting Farm, and a sure sign that winter is behind us. Mark…
Korey Shorb is often asked to give presentations to middle and high school students, parents and community members. As the executive director of The Ranch, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, Shorb shares his non-sugar-coated story as a recovering…
Local residents are used to seeing the sights and sounds of construction in the area. So many businesses and housing developments have popped up over the last decade. In the past few months, bridge construction and road closures have also…
Since the early December launch of statewide medical marijuana dispensaries, the Ijamsville-based Kannavis has been welcoming patrons all the way from Cumberland, the Eastern Shore and southern counties. Medical Director Dr. Craig Hauser said one of the reasons customers are…
Local Events Winter Clothing Drive This month, V.eye.P. eyecare in Urbana is hosting a clothing drive. Urbana residents can drop off unwanted coats, gloves, sweaters and hats at V.eye.P. eyecare any day this month. All donations will be given to…
