On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jamie Shopland, candidate for Frederick County Council District 2, to talk about her vision for the future of the county. Shopland outlined her focus on creating “lovable,” accessible communities, emphasizing the need to expand housing options, cut red tape, and improve infrastructure to support a growing population.

She also highlighted her passion for accessibility and inclusion, drawing on her background in special education advocacy, and discussed priorities like housing affordability for seniors and young people, resilient infrastructure investment, faster permitting, and protecting environmental and agricultural land. It was a thoughtful conversation centered on growth, balance, and community-first planning.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jamie Shopland, candidate for Frederick County Council District 2, to talk about her vision for the future of the county. Shopland outlined her focus on creating &ldquo;lovable,&rdquo; accessible communities, emphasizing the need to expand housing options, cut red tape, and improve infrastructure to support a growing population.
She also highlighted her passion for accessibility and inclusion, drawing on her background in special education advocacy, and discussed priorities like housing affordability for seniors and young people, resilient infrastructure investment, faster permitting, and protecting environmental and agricultural land. It was a thoughtful conversation centered on growth, balance, and community-first planning.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation 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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Jamie Shopland, Candidate for Frederick County Council District 2

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller introduced listeners to Jenn Alcorn, who is running for Frederick County Council District 1. Alcorn shared why she’s stepping into the race and outlined her platform and priorities for the community.

She discussed the biggest issues facing Frederick County, including the rising cost of living and the ongoing debate over data centers, offering her perspective on how to balance growth while keeping the county affordable for residents. It was a strong introduction to a candidate looking to make her mark.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller introduced listeners to Jenn Alcorn, who is running for Frederick County Council District 1. Alcorn shared why she&rsquo;s stepping into the race and outlined her platform and priorities for the community.
She discussed the biggest issues facing Frederick County, including the rising cost of living and the ongoing debate over data centers, offering her perspective on how to balance growth while keeping the county affordable for residents. It was a strong introduction to a candidate looking to make her mark.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jenn Alcorn, Candidate for Frederick County Council District 1

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Steve McKay, Frederick County Council Member for District 2, to explain what the data center referendum petition is really about. McKay said the core issue comes down to zoning, and how the original decision was structured.

He shared his perspective on how the situation developed, how he would have approached it differently, and made it clear he’s not opposed to data centers altogether — but believes there’s a better way to plan and implement them for the community. It was a thoughtful breakdown of a complex and highly debated local issue.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Steve McKay, Frederick County Council Member for District 2, to explain what the data center referendum petition is really about. McKay said the core issue comes down to zoning, and how the original decision was structured.
He shared his perspective on how the situation developed, how he would have approached it differently, and made it clear he&rsquo;s not opposed to data centers altogether &mdash; but believes there&rsquo;s a better way to plan and implement them for the community. It was a thoughtful breakdown of a complex and highly debated local issue.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Steve McKay, Frederick County Council Member District 2

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Brad Young, President of the Frederick County Council, to break down the latest in the ongoing data center debate.

Young discussed the referendum effort to overturn the county’s December 2025 vote approving more than 2,600 acres for data center development near Adamstown, as the Frederick County Board of Elections works to validate petition signatures. He also addressed the concerns driving opposition — including noise, environmental impact, and energy demand — and how the situation could evolve if the issue heads to a public vote.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Brad Young, President of the Frederick County Council, to break down the latest in the ongoing data center debate.
Young discussed the referendum effort to overturn the county&rsquo;s December 2025 vote approving more than 2,600 acres for data center development near Adamstown, as the Frederick County Board of Elections works to validate petition signatures. He also addressed the concerns driving opposition &mdash; including noise, environmental impact, and energy demand &mdash; and how the situation could evolve if the issue heads to a public vote.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jamie Shopland, Candidate for Frederick County Council District 2

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