Urbana Shoplifting Investigation The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is seeking citizen assistance in identifying two men wanted for questioning in connection to a shoplifting investigation. At approximately 3 p.m. on April 3, two men entered the parking lot of the 7-11 in Urbana driving a silver sedan. The men entered the store and proceeded...
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With all the good restaurants in Maryland, it is very rare that I take a trip and venture into Washington, D.C., for a meal. Dining, not eating, at Al Tiramisu, a warm, cozy, joyful restaurant, changed all that. Going there is like taking a trip to Italy without leaving metropolitan Washington, D.C. It’s the most authentic...
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By Jeannie Yockman The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and you are ready to go outside and take advantage of the warm spring weather. You search through your closet to find your running shoes and dust them off. Out come the T-shirts and the exercise shorts. January was...
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By Stephanie Long Where can you pet a snake, ride in a bike rodeo, rock out to the music of Leonardo and pan for gold this summer? At the Urbana Regional Library, of course! As part of our annual Summer Reading program, we will be hosting several fun activities you won’t want to miss...
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“Solemn.” That is the word I would use to describe the way I felt reading “Benediction” (2013), Kent Haruf’s newest novel. “Respectful,” I would call myself, of the close look he allows into the private lives of ordinary people. In his fifth novel, the acclaimed author once again displays the unique writing style readers...
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Robin Griffin recently joined the Urbana Dance and Performing Arts Studio staff. Griffin teaches ballet at the studio to all ages. Griffin said she was drawn to Urbana Dance from her first visit. “There is a positive energy here,” said Griffin. “ Ms. Sonja and Ms. Kim have found the critical balance of...
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