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Sat, November 21, 2009

Dual-heartbreakers
CATONSVILLE -- If it wasn't for Alex Vert's nose, one of the most successful seasons in school history for the Urbana boys soccer team would have ended sooner than it did.

SLIDE SHOW: Urbana faces B-CC in the Class 4A girls soccer championship

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	Local Roundup: Four Hawks sign Originally published on November 20, 2009 Prep Sports URBANA -- Four Urbana athletes, three lacrosse players and one wrestler, signed national letters of intent Wednesday to continue their careers at NCAA Division I colleges next year. more »

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	FDA brings Ijamsville dairy farmer into compliance Originally published on November 19, 2009 BALTIMORE — An Ijamsville dairy farmer has been ordered to take steps to identify and track his animals treated with drugs, the Food and Drug Administration announced after a hearing in U.S. District Court this week. more »


MORE URBANA NEWS

Parry, Penn named top athletes after leading their teams to state final matches POUNDING HOME THEIR POINTS Sergeant: Sex offense sweep results in lifetime bans Few but big Urbana girls win in OT to reach title game Hard-hitting duo leads Hawks to final Krop, Rossick named state winners of Wendy's High School Heisman Award Monrovia wood carver's work on display at library Hawks boys, Titans girls advance Propelled by Parness Lancers pass to Dixon in win over UHS Ruhe'?s punctuate win Local Roundup: Hawks win More than bragging rights

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QUICK FACTS

Year founded: Originally known as Wooltown, Urbana was settled in 1725. (Source: www.urbanamdhomes.com/ ) Number to know: Urbana Volunteer Fire Department: 301-663-3822 On the web: urbanamaryland.com Landmarks: Worthington Manor Golf Club Discuss URBANA in our forums

DID YOU KNOW

Median sales price of recent home sales: From July-Sept '09 - $400,000 (Source: trulia.com) This community on the southern edge of Frederick County is one of the fastest growing locations in the county. Urbana encompasses several small, unincorporated communities that are loosely bound together by their proximity.

URBANA SCHOOLS

Elementary: Urbana, Green Valley, Centerville, Oakdale Middle: Urbana, New Market, Windsor Knolls, Oakdale High: Urbana

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