The Republican candidate to face incumbent Democratic Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner was one race watched closely. Gardner ran unopposed while three candidates battled for the Republican nomination. Maryland state delegate Kathy Afzali prevailed over Frederick County Council member Kirby…
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Highlights From Frederick County, Maryland, Primary Election
by George Wenschhof • • 0 Comments
By George Wenschhof The Republican candidate to face incumbent Democratic Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner was one race watched closely. Gardner ran unopposed while three candidates battled for the Republican nomination. Maryland state delegate Kathy Afzali prevailed over Frederick County…
Landon Crossing Now Taking Tenants
by Gina Gallucci-White • • 0 Comments
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…
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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…
Livable Frederick Public Hearing Planned
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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…
Urbana Library to Open New Space for Early Learning
by Gina Gallucci-White • • 0 Comments
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…
Around Town
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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…
Out & About Community Events
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‘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…
Green Meadows Petting Farm: Making Memories Amidst History
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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…
Opioid Talk/Event Set for Feb. 27
by Gina Gallucci-White • • 2 Comments
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…