The Maryland State Arts Council is sponsoring seven regional institutes for artists, arts organizations, arts leaders, and arts supporters to gather for collaborative discussion and professional development. Entitled, “Creative Conversations,” these sessions are being conducted in partnership with the Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Maryland Nonprofits and Maryland State Department of Education.Dana Parson talked to us about this program.

The Maryland State Arts Council is sponsoring seven regional institutes for artists, arts organizations, arts leaders, and arts supporters to gather for collaborative discussion and professional development. Entitled, &ldquo;Creative Conversations,&rdquo; these sessions are being conducted in partnership with the Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Maryland Nonprofits and Maryland State Department of Education.Dana Parson talked to us about this program.

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.

The Morning News Express Podcast

Dana Parsons From the Maryland State Art Council

🎉 ICYMI: Blaine Young Joins Bob Miller to Preview a Frederick Tradition on the Morning News Express

This morning, Bob Miller welcomed Blaine Young, former President of the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners and host of The Last of the Good Ole Boys Podcast, to the Morning News Express to talk about a longtime Frederick tradition returning this weekend — the Mountain City Elks Lodge Organization Day Parade!

The annual parade, hosted by Mountain City Lodge #382 and Madame C.J. Walker Temple #509, rolls through Downtown Frederick this Sunday, August 23, beginning at 3 PM.

Young gave listeners a preview of what to expect, including marching units, local bands, dance groups, community organizations, and plenty of familiar faces celebrating a tradition that has been part of the Frederick community for generations.

The parade begins at the William Donald Schaefer Building on East All Saints Street and travels along All Saints Street toward Mountain City Lodge #382.

🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Blaine Young anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed and get ready for Sunday's parade!

🎉 ICYMI: Blaine Young Joins Bob Miller to Preview a Frederick Tradition on the Morning News Express
This morning, Bob Miller welcomed Blaine Young, former President of the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners and host of The Last of the Good Ole Boys Podcast, to the Morning News Express to talk about a longtime Frederick tradition returning this weekend &mdash; the Mountain City Elks Lodge Organization Day Parade!
The annual parade, hosted by Mountain City Lodge #382 and Madame C.J. Walker Temple #509, rolls through Downtown Frederick this Sunday, August 23, beginning at 3 PM.
Young gave listeners a preview of what to expect, including marching units, local bands, dance groups, community organizations, and plenty of familiar faces celebrating a tradition that has been part of the Frederick community for generations.
The parade begins at the William Donald Schaefer Building on East All Saints Street and travels along All Saints Street toward Mountain City Lodge #382.
🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Blaine Young anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed and get ready for Sunday's parade!

Blaine Young, Host of The Last of the Good Ole Boys Podcast

🚔 ICYMI: Frederick Police Chief Kevin Meyer Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express

It's official — Kevin Meyer is the new Chief of the Frederick Police Department, and this morning he joined the Morning Mayor Bob Miller to talk about taking on the top job.

Meyer was selected by Mayor Michael O'Connor following a nationwide search that attracted more than 30 applicants. He's no stranger to the department, having served as interim chief since December 2025 and spending more than 18 years with Frederick Police in roles ranging from patrol and investigations to training, supervision and command.

Chief Meyer talked with Bob about what it means to lead the department where he's spent his career, his priorities for supporting and developing officers, and the importance of continuing to build trust between Frederick Police and the community.

A longtime Frederick County resident and Urbana High School graduate, Meyer also shares what makes serving this community so personal to him and what residents can expect as he begins this new chapter.

🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Frederick Police Chief Kevin Meyer anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

 

🚔 ICYMI: Frederick Police Chief Kevin Meyer Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express
It's official &mdash; Kevin Meyer is the new Chief of the Frederick Police Department, and this morning he joined the Morning Mayor Bob Miller to talk about taking on the top job.
Meyer was selected by Mayor Michael O'Connor following a nationwide search that attracted more than 30 applicants. He's no stranger to the department, having served as interim chief since December 2025 and spending more than 18 years with Frederick Police in roles ranging from patrol and investigations to training, supervision and command.
Chief Meyer talked with Bob about what it means to lead the department where he's spent his career, his priorities for supporting and developing officers, and the importance of continuing to build trust between Frederick Police and the community.
A longtime Frederick County resident and Urbana High School graduate, Meyer also shares what makes serving this community so personal to him and what residents can expect as he begins this new chapter.
🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Frederick Police Chief Kevin Meyer anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.
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Kevin Meyer, New Frederick Chief of Police

“Charlie Smith has served as Frederick County’s State’s Attorney since 2007. Charlie has extensive experience as a prosecutor, having previously served as Deputy State’s Attorney in Frederick County. He has also been involved in criminal justice and community organizations throughout his career.”

He joined the Morning Mayor Bob Miller on the Morning news Express 

&ldquo;Charlie Smith has served as Frederick County&rsquo;s State&rsquo;s Attorney since 2007. Charlie has extensive experience as a prosecutor, having previously served as Deputy State&rsquo;s Attorney in Frederick County. He has also been involved in criminal justice and community organizations throughout his career.&rdquo;
He joined the Morning Mayor Bob Miller on the <a href="https://www.wfmd.com/morning-news-express/">Morning news Express&nbsp;</a>

Dana Parsons From the Maryland State Art Council

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