Ben Abbott is a British-born bladesmith and television personality best known for competing on the History Channel's Forged in Fire.

The series challenges skilled bladesmiths to forge weapons and historical edged tools, which are then tested for performance, durability and historical accuracy.

Abbott became a fan favorite through his technical skill, knowledge of traditional bladesmithing and success in the competition. His work combines traditional forging techniques with the precision and craftsmanship required to produce functional blades.

Ben Will be at the William F. Moran Jr. Museum and Foundation. Saturday, October 17, 2026
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Middletown Volunteer Fire Company Activities Building
1 Fireman's Lane, Middletown, MD 21769

Free admission Live and silent auctions, knife displays, concessions and open-forge activities are advertised.

Ben Abbott is a British-born bladesmith and television personality best known for competing on the History Channel's Forged in Fire.
The series challenges skilled bladesmiths to forge weapons and historical edged tools, which are then tested for performance, durability and historical accuracy.
Abbott became a fan favorite through his technical skill, knowledge of traditional bladesmithing and success in the competition. His work combines traditional forging techniques with the precision and craftsmanship required to produce functional blades.
Ben Will be at the William F. Moran Jr. Museum and Foundation. Saturday, October 17, 2026 10 a.m. &ndash; 4 p.m.Middletown Volunteer Fire Company Activities Building 1 Fireman's Lane, Middletown, MD 21769
Free admission Live and silent auctions, knife displays, concessions and open-forge activities are advertised.

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6–9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It’s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.

Bob’s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep—son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)

His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school’s first-ever football team—the gritty “Mean 19.”

Off the mic, Bob’s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.

Bob’s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He’s joined by great local guests all week to cover what’s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what’s happening across the country.

As Bob’s mom says: “At least now I can finally turn him off.”

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6&ndash;9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It&rsquo;s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.
Bob&rsquo;s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep&mdash;son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)
His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school&rsquo;s first-ever football team&mdash;the gritty &ldquo;Mean 19.&rdquo;
Off the mic, Bob&rsquo;s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.
Bob&rsquo;s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He&rsquo;s joined by great local guests all week to cover what&rsquo;s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the country.
As Bob&rsquo;s mom says: &ldquo;At least now I can finally turn him off.&rdquo;

The Morning News Express

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the “eights,” comprehensive local news from the Associated Press “News Operation of the Year,” and national news from FOX. 

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the&nbsp;&ldquo;eights,&rdquo; comprehensive local news from the Associated Press &ldquo;News Operation of the Year,&rdquo; and national news from FOX.