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January 13, 2013
Job
Opening - Computer Company in Clarksburg
Computer
company in Clarksburg, MD (upper Montgomery County) has an
opening for a part time telemarketer (not sales!). Flexible
morning/early afternoon hours. Clear English speaking voice and
basic Microsoft Office skills required. For consideration, email
resume to dll@daly.com and put job opening in the subject line.
March 19, 2012
2nd
Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo - Gambrill State Park
Come spend a
few hours on the water with your young fisherman/fisherwoman
while they enjoy a day of fishing for stocked trout at
Gambrill’s Rock Run Pond on Saturday April 21 from 9am thru noon. The event is limited to the first 40
registered youth participants ages 14 and under. All children
must be accompanied by a parent or adult over the age of 18.
Prizes will be given to all youth angler participants. For more
information regarding the event or to find out how to register,
please call the Cunningham Falls State Park office at (301)
271-7574 or email asimmons@dnr.state.md.us. Cost is free.
December 28, 2011
Four
Teens Facing Arson & Theft Charges in Conjunction With Urbana
Garage Fires
Four teens
from Urbana have been arrested "in connection" with garage fires
that happened on Monday, according to Frederick County Sheriff's
Office authorities. The 16-year-olds were arrested on Tuesday
after investigators determined that the garage fires on
Singleton Terrace and Addison Woods Road were the result of
arson. The sheriff's office also says that marine flares were
used to light the fires, and that partial flares and safety caps
to the flares were found near the scenes.
According to the sheriff's office, the suspects were identified
from surveillance footage at the Walmart on Guilford Drive and
assistance from the public. Investigators say that flares were
shoplifted from the Walmart a few hours before the fires.
The suspects, who will not be identified because of their ages,
face the following charges:
* second degree arson
* conspiracy to commit arson
* theft
The teens are in the custody of their parents.
Authorities continue to investigate the two arsons plus another
arson involving a flare on McPherson Street from last Friday.
Investigators are collecting evidence from the suspect vehicle
but believe that the arsons were random.
Breaking News - Arsonists Caught?
Cpl. West of the Frederick Police Department has informed a VOU
resident that four individuals have been arrested and charged
with arson and other acts of vandalism for the events of Tuesday
night. The police are certain these are the individuals
responsible. All four are juveniles, three of whom are VOU
residents. A press release will be sent within the hour to all
major media outlets.
December 27, 2011
Suspicious Garage Fires Hit Homes on Singleton and Addison Woods
Moments Apart - Vandalism Linked?
Frederick
County fire officials are trying to determine whether two fires
that heavily damaged nearby garages in Urbana are linked.
Officials say the first fire was reported at about 10:45 p.m.
Monday in the 3700 block of Singleton Terrace. About five
minutes later, another fire was discovered a couple of blocks
away in the 3900 block of Addison Woods Road. Officials say both
fires were contained by about 11:30 p.m. Also
related, a home on Kinnerton Place had their backyard hit by a
flare (homeowner found the case and gave it to the authorities).
The flare hit a bush and set it on fire. The Gazette is
reporting a task force has been put together to investigate the
vandalism and the fires as related. The fire damage done is
estimated to be $50,000 at one garage and $80,000 at the other.
Two cars were also damaged.
News 7
DC Footage of the Urbana Fires
December 23, 2011
Villages of Urbana Holiday Light Tour
Each
year the Villages of Urbana holds a Holiday Light Contest, and
this year - we've added a different twist by including all
owners who opted in on a Holiday Light Tour. The
neighborhood is full of the holiday spirit and we invite you to
see all the hard work these folks have put in.
The Yaglenski Family
continues it's holiday
tradition in the Villages of Urbana as they present the Dancing Holiday Light Spectacular (as seen in the
Frederick News Post, News Channel 8, WMAL, The Gazette, NBC 25,
The Tacky Light Tour and more) featuring unique
shows choreographed to music, thousands of lights, animated wire
frame figures, a light "pond", mailbox for Santa and more. The
display is located at 9056 Clendenin Way, just next door to the
Villages Of Urbana Community Center (where parking is available)
and is lit nightly from 6pm to 10pm Sunday thru Thursday and 6pm
to 11pm Friday and Saturday thru December 30th.
Each year, the
Yaglenski family puts on a synchronized light show at the
Yaglenski Family Holiday Light Spectacular. Last night,
2 vandals stole an item and attempted to destroy others. If
you have any information on the youths in the video who were
driving a gray or light blue late model Honda Accord or similar
- please contact the
Frederick County Sherriff's
Department or the
visit the Yaglenski Holiday
Light Spectacular website for the complete story.
Still image
from security cameras of Honda Accord
vandals arrived in first at 1:11am and later at 2:11am.
September 7, 2011
Cracked Claw at Peter Pan to Close October 9
After
35 years in business, the owners of the Cracked Claw at Peter
Pan in Urbana plan on closing permanently. Maryland's
first independently owned Off Track Betting parlor has been
facing increased competition from West Virginia along with a
sour economy - leading the owners to sign a contract to sell the
property.
The new
developers plan to tear the longtime Urbana landmark down but
are unsure of what will replace the restaurant.
July
18, 2011
Black Hog BBQ Now Open in Urbana
Black
Hog BBQ, originally in Downtown Frederick, has expanded to open
a second location in Urbana in the Urbana Village Center next to
Buffalo Wild Wings. The restaurant offers a barbeque-style
menu. The Urbana location is larger than the Frederick
restaurant at 2,600 square feet.
December 1, 2010
Dancing Holiday Light Spectacular Begins Tonite
Beginning
December 1st, the Yaglenski Family will continue it's holiday
tradition in the Villages of Urbana as they present the All
New Dancing Holiday Light Spectacular (as seen in the
Frederick News Post, News Channel 8, WMAL, The Gazette, NBC 25,
The Tacky Light Tour and more) featuring 4 unique
shows choreographed to music, thousands of lights, animated wire
frame figures, a light "pond", mailbox for Santa and more. The
display is located at 9056 Clendenin Way, just next door to the
Villages Of Urbana Community Center (where parking is available)
and is lit nightly from 6pm to 10pm Sunday thru Thursday and 6pm
to 11pm Friday and Saturday thru December 30th.
Townhouse Fire Displaces Four Families - Causes More Than 1.5
Million In Damage
A town house
fire in Urbana has displaced at least four families and killed
several pets. Frederick County Chief Fire Marshal Marc McNeal
says officials received a call about a fire on the deck of a
town house on Winthrop Lane about 10 p.m. Sunday. A neighbor
tried to put out the fire with a garden hose, but the blaze
spread quickly to adjoining town houses. At least four families
were displaced by the fire, and firefighters say several animals
died. The fire was brought under control just before midnight.
Investigators
says a charcoal grill ignited the wooden deck of an Urbana town
house, starting a fire that displaced five families and killed
two cats and a dog. Frederick County Chief Fire Marshal Marc
McNeal said Monday that a firefighter was treated for
heat-related illness while battling the blaze, which caused more
than $1.5 million worth of damage Sunday night. He says it's not
clear whether the grill somehow overturned onto the wooden deck
or if it was simply too close to the railing.
McNeal says a total of 18 people are displaced. He says three
town homes are a total loss, a fourth sustained moderate
exterior damage and a fifth lost power.
July 18, 2010
Carnival Runs July 19 thru July 24 - No Fireworks
The
Urbana Volunteer Fire Department 2010 Carnival begins Monday,
July 19th and runs through Saturday, July 24th. The Classic Car
Show will be held Sunday July 18th from 12:00 - 4:00. Admission
is FREE for both events. In addtion to nightly buffet dinners
during Carnival, inside the air conditioned fire hall. The
Midway opens at 6:00 nightly and Pay One Price and Ride All
Night is Monday and Wednesday. Due to budget issues, the
traditional annual fireworks display has been cancelled.
Disappointed
patrons were turned away - left only to read a note on the door
of the establishment that stated they were forced to close New
York J&P
Pizza due to increased rent and failed negotiations. Supposedly, J&P
plan to open a new Urbana location in the next year. This
is a huge blow to the shopping center which has struggled to
find tenants. In tight economic times, it's hard to
believe Kimco (the leasing agent) would be increasing rents,
given the high rates that the tenants that occupy there are
already reportedly paying.
The community
reaction has been harsh and angry - with residents fearing the
worst... another doctors office, a dry cleaner or maybe another
bank. Given the failure of the Common Grounds Restaurant
to occupy the location now filled with a dentist office,
Starbucks backing out of their deal to come to Urbana, the
failure of Prime Outlets near 270 and now community favorite J&P
closing, people are wondering when the village center will ever
look full, finished and occupied.
May 14, 2010
Villages of Urbana Spring Fling is Saturday
Please join us for the VOU annual Spring Fling this Saturday May
15th from 11am to 2pm at the Anthony Natelli Community Center on
Harris St. Rain or Shine, Free Admission. Featuring fun rides
for the kids including - Rock Climbing Wall, Double-Shot
Basketball, Moon Bounce & music by The Band Whatever. More
than 50 vendors will be displaying and food will be available.
March 22, 2010
Frederick County Crime Victims’ 5k Fund Run
The
Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office, Frederick County
Sheriff’s Office and the Frederick Police Department are hosting
the 3rd Frederick County Crime Victims’ 5k Fund Run on Saturday,
April 24th, 2010. The race and registration gathering point will
be at Whittier Elementary School gym in Frederick, MD.
Registration will run from 8:00a.m.– 8:45a.m. The official start
time of the race will begin at 9:00 a.m. For more information of
for pre-registration flyers, please contact Theresa Hiegel at
301-600-1290 or Carmen Figueroa at 301-600-1515. A race
entry form is
found here.
February 16, 2010
Schools CLOSED Yet Again Tomorrow!
All Frederick County Public Schools are closed February 16.
All after-school and evening activities are canceled. The BOE
budget hearing has been rescheduled for Feb. 22, 7:30 pm,
location to be determined. Although school lots and
sidewalks are clear of snow, vehicular and pedestrian travel
remains unsafe in many parts of the county. More snow overnight
will create further problems for buses and students who walk to
school or bus stops. As of Feb 16, FCPS will have been
closed 10 days for snow. Five days are built into the calendar.
Students will make up 4 of those days on Mar 31, April 1, June
11 & June 14. On Feb 17 or 24 the BOE will discuss requesting a
state waiver of the 180-day school year to address other snow
days.
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January 13, 2013
Come spend a
few hours on the water with your young fisherman/fisherwoman
while they enjoy a day of fishing for stocked trout at
Gambrill’s Rock Run Pond on Saturday April 21 from 9am thru noon. The event is limited to the first 40
registered youth participants ages 14 and under. All children
must be accompanied by a parent or adult over the age of 18.
Prizes will be given to all youth angler participants. For more
information regarding the event or to find out how to register,
please call the Cunningham Falls State Park office at (301)
271-7574 or email asimmons@dnr.state.md.us. Cost is free.
Frederick
County fire officials are trying to determine whether two fires
that heavily damaged nearby garages in Urbana are linked.
Officials say the first fire was reported at about 10:45 p.m.
Monday in the 3700 block of Singleton Terrace. About five
minutes later, another fire was discovered a couple of blocks
away in the 3900 block of Addison Woods Road. Officials say both
fires were contained by about 11:30 p.m. Also
related, a home on Kinnerton Place had their backyard hit by a
flare (homeowner found the case and gave it to the authorities).
The flare hit a bush and set it on fire. The Gazette is
reporting a task force has been put together to investigate the
vandalism and the fires as related. The fire damage done is
estimated to be $50,000 at one garage and $80,000 at the other.
Two cars were also damaged. 
The Yaglenski Family
continues it's holiday
tradition in the Villages of Urbana as they present the Dancing Holiday Light Spectacular (as seen in the
Frederick News Post, News Channel 8, WMAL, The Gazette, NBC 25,
The Tacky Light Tour and more) featuring unique
shows choreographed to music, thousands of lights, animated wire
frame figures, a light "pond", mailbox for Santa and more. The
display is located at 9056 Clendenin Way, just next door to the
Villages Of Urbana Community Center (where parking is available)
and is lit nightly from 6pm to 10pm Sunday thru Thursday and 6pm
to 11pm Friday and Saturday thru December 30th.
After
35 years in business, the owners of the Cracked Claw at Peter
Pan in Urbana plan on closing permanently. Maryland's
first independently owned Off Track Betting parlor has been
facing increased competition from West Virginia along with a
sour economy - leading the owners to sign a contract to sell the
property.
Black
Hog BBQ, originally in Downtown Frederick, has expanded to open
a second location in Urbana in the Urbana Village Center next to
Buffalo Wild Wings. The restaurant offers a barbeque-style
menu. The Urbana location is larger than the Frederick
restaurant at 2,600 square feet.
A town house
fire in Urbana has displaced at least four families and killed
several pets. Frederick County Chief Fire Marshal Marc McNeal
says officials received a call about a fire on the deck of a
town house on Winthrop Lane about 10 p.m. Sunday. A neighbor
tried to put out the fire with a garden hose, but the blaze
spread quickly to adjoining town houses. At least four families
were displaced by the fire, and firefighters say several animals
died. The fire was brought under control just before midnight.
The
Urbana Volunteer Fire Department 2010 Carnival begins Monday,
July 19th and runs through Saturday, July 24th. The Classic Car
Show will be held Sunday July 18th from 12:00 - 4:00. Admission
is FREE for both events. In addtion to nightly buffet dinners
during Carnival, inside the air conditioned fire hall. The
Midway opens at 6:00 nightly and Pay One Price and Ride All
Night is Monday and Wednesday. Due to budget issues, the
traditional annual fireworks display has been cancelled.
Disappointed
patrons were turned away - left only to read a note on the door
of the establishment that stated they were forced to close New
York J&P
Pizza due to increased rent and failed negotiations. Supposedly, J&P
plan to open a new Urbana location in the next year. This
is a huge blow to the shopping center which has struggled to
find tenants. In tight economic times, it's hard to
believe Kimco (the leasing agent) would be increasing rents,
given the high rates that the tenants that occupy there are
already reportedly paying. 
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