Vandals struck again in Urbana, this time damaging Villages of Urbana Clubhouse and an historic site known as the Fat Oxen house. “Sometime during the overnight hours of September 14 the buildings were vandalized with graffiti,” said Frederick County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Cpl. Jennifer Bailey. “The graffiti covered large spaces on the buildings.” The...
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Allstate Agency Opens in Urbana Allstate Insurance Company opened its doors in Urbana last month at 3508 Worthington Boulevard, #101. Owner George Cochrane sells products not only to ensure protection in the event of a loss, but also help his customers prepare for a solid financial future. “I’m excited about opening my second agency,”...
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Area residents are getting a workout these days with the Villages of Urbana running group sponsoring multiple events in 2010. Here’s are the results of the Labor Day Triathlon: Male Finish 1 Craig Thompson 0:50:08 2 Kory Beidler 0:50:20 3 Greg Linteris 0:51:59 Female Finish 1 Mary Booth 0:57:33 2 Jen Norris 0:57:37 3...
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You must get out and enjoy the sun, the warm afternoons and cool crisp evenings during the month of October while taking in and maybe even photographing the leaves as they change from green to orange and red. Frederick County has so many exciting outdoor activities for families (and a few indoors, too) to...
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After more than a decade of development Villages of Urbana has reached 75 percent of its build-out, allowing the community’s homeowners’ association (HOA) to fall under homeowner control for the first time. Just over 2,250 homes have settled in the planned community, which will include 3,000 when completed. “It’s a big step,” said Susan...
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St. Ignatius of Loyola’s new 12,000-square-foot, multi-purpose facility is a “dream come true,” said Father Michael Jendrek. The building will be dedicated September 19 in a special 12 p.m. liturgy, followed by a blessing by Archbishop Edwin O’Brien. The one-story, brick building houses eight meeting rooms with the ability to collapse walls and create...
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h3>On the Field Training Christy Denny joined Maryland SportsCare & Rehab in Urbana recently and thinks, when it comes to her job, she has the best of both worlds. Denny, a certified athletic trainer with a master’s degree in her field, spends her mornings in the clinic working with clients of all ages. Then...
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Hyattstown Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) welcomed children of incarcerated parents to the sixth annual Camp Starfish August 8 – 11 at the Christian Church Capital Area, Camp Mary-Fac facilities in Sharpsburg, Md. The free, four-day overnight camp provided wholesome activities and good fellowship in a safe setting and brings hope and encouragement to...
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More Student Taking AP Exams According to the College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) 2010 report, more Frederick County public high school students than ever are taking challenging college-level AP exams. The 4,981 AP examinations taken by county students in 2010 represent an increase of 102 exams as compared to 2009. AP exams are scored...
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County Announces Improved Financial Outlook The Frederick Board of County Commissioners announced that positive end-of-year financial results will help reduce future projected deficits. The county recently adopted a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2011 but projected deficits in future years. The Finance Division informed the commissioners of better-than-expected revenues primarily from income and recordation tax revenues....
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