Robert “Bob” Webster Moxley, an active member of the Urbana community, died unexpectedly while vacationing in Ocean City on Sept. 14. He was 73 years old. Moxley was the owner of Montgomery Shell in Gaithersburg for more than 25 years. He was a volunteer for and former president of Urbana Volunteer Fire and Rescue...
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Reminiscing my childhood days growing up in the Old Village of Urbana, my thoughts wander back to a few places that remain near and dear to my heart. One place in particular is the Peter Pan Inn. This place was like fairyland, and as a child, I thought it had a magical feel with...
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When you think of a physical fitness workout, does flipping tires, pushing wheelbarrows, pulling sleds, kettle bells, sand bags, heavy ropes and TRX suspension straps come to mind? Not only have they come to mind for Shannon Wallace Jr., owner of 368 Athletics and 368 Boot Camp, but he has also implemented these fitness...
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Urbana, once a sleepy little bedroom town, has sure seen its share of changes over the past few years. There is a lot to be said about positive progress, but not so much if it means losing our heritage say some. Despite all the changes, some significant sites, structures and landmarks remain to mark...
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Over the next four years, cities and towns throughout the nation will be planning events to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War (1861 – 1865). Our Urbana region is rich in Civil War history and, in honor of the 150th anniversary, the accounts of some of these historical events are highlighted below:...
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