🏛️ ICYMI: Drew Phelps Welcomes Jamie Shopland & Delegate Kris Fair to the Morning News Express

While filling in for Bob Miller on the Morning News Express, Drew Phelps sat down with Jamie Shopland, Democratic candidate for Frederick County Council District 2, and Maryland State Delegate Kris Fair for a wide-ranging discussion on the issues shaping Frederick County.

Shopland introduced herself to the WFMD audience, sharing her background as a Special Education Advocate and Legislative Analyst, while explaining her vision for people-centered progress and why she's seeking a seat on the County Council.

Together, Shopland and Fair tackled the challenges of rising housing costs, affordability, and Frederick County's rapid growth, offering perspectives from both the local and state levels. The two discussed how county government and the Maryland General Assembly can work together to address the cost of living, invest in infrastructure, and ensure growth is managed in a way that benefits both current and future residents.

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

🏛️ ICYMI: Drew Phelps Welcomes Jamie Shopland &amp; Delegate Kris Fair to the Morning News Express
While filling in for Bob Miller on the Morning News Express, Drew Phelps sat down with Jamie Shopland, Democratic candidate for Frederick County Council District 2, and Maryland State Delegate Kris Fair for a wide-ranging discussion on the issues shaping Frederick County.
Shopland introduced herself to the WFMD audience, sharing her background as a Special Education Advocate and Legislative Analyst, while explaining her vision for people-centered progress and why she's seeking a seat on the County Council.
Together, Shopland and Fair tackled the challenges of rising housing costs, affordability, and Frederick County's rapid growth, offering perspectives from both the local and state levels. The two discussed how county government and the Maryland General Assembly can work together to address the cost of living, invest in infrastructure, and ensure growth is managed in a way that benefits both current and future residents.
🎧 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 (Running for County Council District 2) & Kris Fair (State Delegate District 3)

🚔 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.

Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County

🏢 ICYMI: Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater joined Bob Miller this morning on the Morning News Express for a conversation about one of the biggest issues facing the county — data center development.

Fitzwater addressed criticism over what some have characterized as the county’s change in stance on data centers, including questions about whether the shift is a political move during an election year.

The County Executive pushed back on that criticism, saying the issue — and the information surrounding it — continues to evolve, and county leaders have to be willing to respond accordingly.

🎙️ “As the landscape continues to change, we need to be responsive to that.”

The conversation dives into the county’s current approach to data centers, what has changed and why Fitzwater believes officials need to adapt as the debate continues.

🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller’s full conversation with County Executive Jessica Fitzwater anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🏢 ICYMI: Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater joined Bob Miller this morning on the Morning News Express for a conversation about one of the biggest issues facing the county &mdash; data center development.
Fitzwater addressed criticism over what some have characterized as the county&rsquo;s change in stance on data centers, including questions about whether the shift is a political move during an election year.
The County Executive pushed back on that criticism, saying the issue &mdash; and the information surrounding it &mdash; continues to evolve, and county leaders have to be willing to respond accordingly.
🎙️ &ldquo;As the landscape continues to change, we need to be responsive to that.&rdquo;
The conversation dives into the county&rsquo;s current approach to data centers, what has changed and why Fitzwater believes officials need to adapt as the debate continues.
🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller&rsquo;s full conversation with County Executive Jessica Fitzwater anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive

ICYMI: Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express

Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins joined Bob Miller this morning on the Morning News Express for a conversation about local law enforcement, community, and his upcoming campaign event.

Jenkins weighed in on the appointment of Kevin Meyer as the new Chief of the Frederick Police Department, saying he was pleased to see the city promote from within and give the position to someone who already knows the department and the Frederick community.

The Sheriff also previewed his “End of Summer Get Out the Vote” Rally happening this weekend at AMVETS Post #2 — better known as “The Farm.” Jenkins says the goal is about more than politics. He wants to feed people, meet people, and have conversations with residents from across the political spectrum.

His message? Even if you've never met him before, come out, grab some food, ask questions, and get to know the person behind the campaign.

🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Sheriff Chuck Jenkins anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

ICYMI: Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins joined Bob Miller this morning on the Morning News Express for a conversation about local law enforcement, community, and his upcoming campaign event.
Jenkins weighed in on the appointment of Kevin Meyer as the new Chief of the Frederick Police Department, saying he was pleased to see the city promote from within and give the position to someone who already knows the department and the Frederick community.
The Sheriff also previewed his &ldquo;End of Summer Get Out the Vote&rdquo; Rally happening this weekend at AMVETS Post #2 &mdash; better known as &ldquo;The Farm.&rdquo; Jenkins says the goal is about more than politics. He wants to feed people, meet people, and have conversations with residents from across the political spectrum.
His message? Even if you've never met him before, come out, grab some food, ask questions, and get to know the person behind the campaign.
🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Sheriff Chuck Jenkins anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jamie Shopland (Running for County Council District 2) & Kris Fair (State Delegate District 3)

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