🗳️ ICYMI: County Council Candidate Christian Benford Joins the Morning News Express

With Drew Phelps filling in for Bob Miller, the Morning News Express welcomed Christian Benford, Democratic candidate for Frederick County Council District 3, to discuss his campaign and vision for Frederick County.

Benford talked about why he decided to run for office for the first time, along with his focus on making Frederick County more affordable and his “worker-first and community-centered” approach.

The conversation also covered several major local issues, including rent stabilization, data-center development and Benford’s opposition to the county’s 287(g) agreement with ICE. He also discussed how he would represent residents who disagree with him and what he hopes to accomplish if elected.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🗳️ ICYMI: County Council Candidate Christian Benford Joins the Morning News Express
With Drew Phelps filling in for Bob Miller, the Morning News Express welcomed Christian Benford, Democratic candidate for Frederick County Council District 3, to discuss his campaign and vision for Frederick County.
Benford talked about why he decided to run for office for the first time, along with his focus on making Frederick County more affordable and his &ldquo;worker-first and community-centered&rdquo; approach.
The conversation also covered several major local issues, including rent stabilization, data-center development and Benford&rsquo;s opposition to the county&rsquo;s 287(g) agreement with ICE. He also discussed how he would represent residents who disagree with him and what he hopes to accomplish if elected.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview 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;

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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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Christian Benford, Candidate for Frederick County Council District 3

💃 ICYMI: Sharon’s School of Dance Joins the Morning News Express

With Drew Phelps filling in for Bob Miller, the Morning News Express welcomed Sharon Hume, owner of Sharon’s School of Dance in Frederick, to talk about the fun and growing community surrounding her local line-dancing classes.

Sharon discussed her transition from operating a traditional dance studio to bringing line dancing directly to restaurants, Moose lodges, American Legion halls and other venues throughout the area.

The conversation covered what newcomers can expect at a class, why no previous dance experience is necessary, the variety of music and dances she teaches and the friendships that have developed among her regular dancers.

Sharon also highlighted her Wednesday night line dancing at Bentztown in Downtown Frederick, along with other classes and events throughout Frederick, Thurmont, Westminster and the surrounding area.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

💃 ICYMI: Sharon&rsquo;s School of Dance Joins the Morning News Express
With Drew Phelps filling in for Bob Miller, the Morning News Express welcomed Sharon Hume, owner of Sharon&rsquo;s School of Dance in Frederick, to talk about the fun and growing community surrounding her local line-dancing classes.
Sharon discussed her transition from operating a traditional dance studio to bringing line dancing directly to restaurants, Moose lodges, American Legion halls and other venues throughout the area.
The conversation covered what newcomers can expect at a class, why no previous dance experience is necessary, the variety of music and dances she teaches and the friendships that have developed among her regular dancers.
Sharon also highlighted her Wednesday night line dancing at Bentztown in Downtown Frederick, along with other classes and events throughout Frederick, Thurmont, Westminster and the surrounding area.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Sharon Hume, Sharon's School of Dance

🚨 ICYMI: WBAL-TV 11’s Marshall Keely Joins the Morning News Express

With Drew Phelps filling in for Bob Miller, the Morning News Express welcomed Marshall Keely of WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore to break down the ICE operation and confrontation that unfolded Friday night in Frederick’s Taskers Chance neighborhood.

Keely discussed the timeline of the operation, why federal agents were in the neighborhood for nearly 40 hours and what ICE has said about the individual agents were attempting to locate.

The conversation also covered the confrontation between federal agents and protesters, including video showing agents moving through a group outside a home, questions surrounding their authority to enter the residence and the role of the Frederick Police Department during the incident.

Drew and Marshall also discussed the major questions that remain unanswered following the operation and what reporters are still working to learn.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🚨 ICYMI: WBAL-TV 11&rsquo;s Marshall Keely Joins the Morning News Express
With Drew Phelps filling in for Bob Miller, the Morning News Express welcomed Marshall Keely of WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore to break down the ICE operation and confrontation that unfolded Friday night in Frederick&rsquo;s Taskers Chance neighborhood.
Keely discussed the timeline of the operation, why federal agents were in the neighborhood for nearly 40 hours and what ICE has said about the individual agents were attempting to locate.
The conversation also covered the confrontation between federal agents and protesters, including video showing agents moving through a group outside a home, questions surrounding their authority to enter the residence and the role of the Frederick Police Department during the incident.
Drew and Marshall also discussed the major questions that remain unanswered following the operation and what reporters are still working to learn.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Marshall Keely, WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore

🚔 ICYMI: Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins Joins the Morning News Express

Bob Miller welcomed Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins to the Morning News Express for a wide-ranging conversation about public safety, data centers and his campaign to remain Frederick County sheriff.

Much of the discussion focused on what Jenkins described as the mishandling of data-center development from the beginning. He criticized the way the county government has handled the issue and predicted that County Council members who supported data centers and their expansion will be voted out in November.

Jenkins also discussed whether additional funding will be provided to cover the overtime worked by sheriff’s deputies assigned to protect data-center construction sites.

The sheriff also addressed public safety across Frederick County. Jenkins said the county continues to be an incredibly safe place to live under his leadership, pointing to that record as one of the main reasons he wants voters to keep him in office this November.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🚔 ICYMI: Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins Joins the Morning News Express
Bob Miller welcomed Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins to the Morning News Express for a wide-ranging conversation about public safety, data centers and his campaign to remain Frederick County sheriff.
Much of the discussion focused on what Jenkins described as the mishandling of data-center development from the beginning. He criticized the way the county government has handled the issue and predicted that County Council members who supported data centers and their expansion will be voted out in November.
Jenkins also discussed whether additional funding will be provided to cover the overtime worked by sheriff&rsquo;s deputies assigned to protect data-center construction sites.
The sheriff also addressed public safety across Frederick County. Jenkins said the county continues to be an incredibly safe place to live under his leadership, pointing to that record as one of the main reasons he wants voters to keep him in office this November.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Christian Benford, Candidate for Frederick County Council District 3

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