🏆 ICYMI: DoGood-er Awards Founder Caressa Peterson Joins the Morning News Express

Bob Miller welcomed Caressa Peterson, founder and coordinator of the DoGood-er Awards, to the Morning News Express to preview this year's celebration of the people making a difference throughout Frederick County.

Founded in 2014, the DoGood-er Awards recognize the everyday heroes who give their time, energy and talents to help others. Honorees come from across the community, with categories recognizing volunteers, young people, businesses, educators, public servants, military members, nonprofits and unsung heroes.

Caressa talks with Bob about how the awards got started, what goes into selecting the honorees and why recognizing people who quietly give back can have such a positive impact on the entire community.

And Bob knows the DoGood-er Awards pretty well! After being honored with an award himself last year, Bob returns this year as the keynote speaker for the annual ceremony, taking place Thursday, Oct. 8.

The event also gives back, with proceeds helping support local nonprofits and community organizations throughout Frederick County.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Caressa Peterson and hear more about this year's DoGood-er Awards anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🏆 ICYMI: DoGood-er Awards Founder Caressa Peterson Joins the Morning News Express
Bob Miller welcomed Caressa Peterson, founder and coordinator of the DoGood-er Awards, to the Morning News Express to preview this year's celebration of the people making a difference throughout Frederick County.
Founded in 2014, the DoGood-er Awards recognize the everyday heroes who give their time, energy and talents to help others. Honorees come from across the community, with categories recognizing volunteers, young people, businesses, educators, public servants, military members, nonprofits and unsung heroes.
Caressa talks with Bob about how the awards got started, what goes into selecting the honorees and why recognizing people who quietly give back can have such a positive impact on the entire community.
And Bob knows the DoGood-er Awards pretty well! After being honored with an award himself last year, Bob returns this year as the keynote speaker for the annual ceremony, taking place Thursday, Oct. 8.
The event also gives back, with proceeds helping support local nonprofits and community organizations throughout Frederick County.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Caressa Peterson and hear more about this year's DoGood-er Awards anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

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.

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Caressa Peterson, Founder/Coordinator of the DoGood-er Awards

🏛️ ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Jason Keckler Joins the Morning News Express

Bob Miller welcomed Jason Keckler, Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, to the Morning News Express to discuss his campaign and the priorities he would bring to Annapolis. Keckler advanced from the Republican primary and is on the general-election ballot for one of District 4's three delegate seats.

Keckler talks with Bob about his focus on public safety and law enforcement, including juvenile and repeat offenders, violent crime, drug enforcement and school safety. He also discusses his support for victims' rights and Second Amendment rights.

The conversation also turns to mental health and substance use, issues Keckler has advocated on personally and professionally. His platform calls for expanded behavioral health treatment and support, along with addressing substance use across Maryland.

Keckler also discusses education and fiscal responsibility, including vocational and trade opportunities, school choice, parental access to curriculum information, government spending and his approach to taxes, regulations and fees affecting Maryland residents and businesses.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Jason Keckler anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🏛️ ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Jason Keckler Joins the Morning News Express
Bob Miller welcomed Jason Keckler, Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, to the Morning News Express to discuss his campaign and the priorities he would bring to Annapolis. Keckler advanced from the Republican primary and is on the general-election ballot for one of District 4's three delegate seats.
Keckler talks with Bob about his focus on public safety and law enforcement, including juvenile and repeat offenders, violent crime, drug enforcement and school safety. He also discusses his support for victims' rights and Second Amendment rights.
The conversation also turns to mental health and substance use, issues Keckler has advocated on personally and professionally. His platform calls for expanded behavioral health treatment and support, along with addressing substance use across Maryland.
Keckler also discusses education and fiscal responsibility, including vocational and trade opportunities, school choice, parental access to curriculum information, government spending and his approach to taxes, regulations and fees affecting Maryland residents and businesses.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Jason Keckler anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jason Keckler, Candidate for Maryland State Delegate District 4

🏢 ICYMI: Frederick County Executive Candidate Jeff Holtzinger Calls Into the Morning News Express

Republican candidate for Frederick County Executive Jeff Holtzinger called into Bob Miller on the Morning News Express with more to say about Frederick County's handling of data center development.

This time, Holtzinger focused his criticism on County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and her administration's handling of the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone.

Holtzinger argued that the administration hired a public relations firm to help promote the overlay proposal to Frederick County residents, and contended that county leaders changed course after the proposal failed to receive the public response they expected.

His message to the current administration was straightforward: he believes county leaders need to acknowledge where they got it wrong and take responsibility for how the process was handled.

The county has described its approach differently, saying its data center policies have evolved in response to public input, changing industry conditions and concerns about the impact of development. The county subsequently paused new data center applications, and on Sept. 14, Fitzwater rejected the proposed DRRA for the Frederick Digital Campus and extended that pause until July 1, 2027.

🎙️ Hear Holtzinger explain why he believes the county's approach to the data center overlay went wrong, why he's critical of the administration's public messaging, and what he believes county leaders should do now.

🎧 Missed it? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Jeff Holtzinger anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🏢 ICYMI: Frederick County Executive Candidate Jeff Holtzinger Calls Into the Morning News Express
Republican candidate for Frederick County Executive Jeff Holtzinger called into Bob Miller on the Morning News Express with more to say about Frederick County's handling of data center development.
This time, Holtzinger focused his criticism on County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and her administration's handling of the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone.
Holtzinger argued that the administration hired a public relations firm to help promote the overlay proposal to Frederick County residents, and contended that county leaders changed course after the proposal failed to receive the public response they expected.
His message to the current administration was straightforward: he believes county leaders need to acknowledge where they got it wrong and take responsibility for how the process was handled.
The county has described its approach differently, saying its data center policies have evolved in response to public input, changing industry conditions and concerns about the impact of development. The county subsequently paused new data center applications, and on Sept. 14, Fitzwater rejected the proposed DRRA for the Frederick Digital Campus and extended that pause until July 1, 2027.
🎙️ Hear Holtzinger explain why he believes the county's approach to the data center overlay went wrong, why he's critical of the administration's public messaging, and what he believes county leaders should do now.
🎧 Missed it? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Jeff Holtzinger anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jeff Holtzinger, Candidate for Frederick County Executive

🌎 ICYMI: Centro Hispano de Frederick Executive Director Dr. Suzanne Salichs Joins the Morning News Express

Bob Miller welcomed Dr. Suzanne M. Salichs, Executive Director of Centro Hispano de Frederick, to the Morning News Express to talk about the organization and the work it does throughout the Frederick County community.

Dr. Salichs joined Centro Hispano in June 2024, bringing years of experience in nonprofit administration, public service, grant management and organizational development. She also holds a Ph.D. in leadership and higher education and a master's degree in public administration.

Founded in 2006, Centro Hispano de Frederick works to bridge cultural and language barriers while helping Hispanic, immigrant and limited-English-proficiency residents become connected and contributing members of the Frederick County community.

Dr. Salichs talks with Bob about the people they serve and the wide range of resources Centro Hispano provides, including educational programs, legal assistance and senior enrichment, along with the organization's continued growth after nearly two decades in Frederick.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Dr. Suzanne Salichs anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🌎 ICYMI: Centro Hispano de Frederick Executive Director Dr. Suzanne Salichs Joins the Morning News Express
Bob Miller welcomed Dr. Suzanne M. Salichs, Executive Director of Centro Hispano de Frederick, to the Morning News Express to talk about the organization and the work it does throughout the Frederick County community.
Dr. Salichs joined Centro Hispano in June 2024, bringing years of experience in nonprofit administration, public service, grant management and organizational development. She also holds a Ph.D. in leadership and higher education and a master's degree in public administration.
Founded in 2006, Centro Hispano de Frederick works to bridge cultural and language barriers while helping Hispanic, immigrant and limited-English-proficiency residents become connected and contributing members of the Frederick County community.
Dr. Salichs talks with Bob about the people they serve and the wide range of resources Centro Hispano provides, including educational programs, legal assistance and senior enrichment, along with the organization's continued growth after nearly two decades in Frederick.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Dr. Suzanne Salichs anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Caressa Peterson, Founder/Coordinator of the DoGood-er Awards

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