🎙️An American hero and a Frederick legend joined us on the Morning News Express.

Melvin Hurwitz, a 100-year-old WWII veteran and part of the family behind Colonial Jewelers in downtown Frederick, sat down with Bob Miller & Chris Michaels to share his incredible story.

From serving as a radio gunner on a B-17 bomber nicknamed "Disorganized Confusion", to flying combat and humanitarian missions across Europe, Melvin's life is nothing short of remarkable.

He talked about his time in the war, his roots in Maryland, and how his family’s legacy lives on through Colonial Jewelers—now run by his granddaughter right here in downtown Frederick.

🎧 Listen to his powerful and inspiring interview now on 930 WFMD!

🎙️An American hero and a Frederick legend joined us on the Morning News Express.
Melvin Hurwitz, a 100-year-old WWII veteran and part of the family behind Colonial Jewelers in downtown Frederick, sat down with Bob Miller &amp; Chris Michaels to share his incredible story.
From serving as a radio gunner on a B-17 bomber nicknamed "Disorganized Confusion", to flying combat and humanitarian missions across Europe, Melvin's life is nothing short of remarkable.
He talked about his time in the war, his roots in Maryland, and how his family&rsquo;s legacy lives on through Colonial Jewelers&mdash;now run by his granddaughter right here in downtown Frederick.
🎧 Listen to his powerful and inspiring interview now on 930 WFMD!

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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Melvin Hurwitz, Frederick City Hero & Legend

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Phyllis York, Executive Director of the Empowering Community Leaders Network, to talk about the incredible work their nonprofit is doing right here in Frederick County.

Founded in 2014 by Phyllis and Dr. Lorenzo York, the organization empowers middle school girls through its S.W.A.G. program — Sisters Wholesome Aspiring toward Greatness. The program focuses on leadership training, mentorship, and cultural enrichment, helping young girls build confidence, strengthen academic success, and prepare to become leaders in their communities.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Phyllis York, Executive Director of the Empowering Community Leaders Network, to talk about the incredible work their nonprofit is doing right here in Frederick County.
Founded in 2014 by Phyllis and Dr. Lorenzo York, the organization empowers middle school girls through its S.W.A.G. program &mdash; Sisters Wholesome Aspiring toward Greatness. The program focuses on leadership training, mentorship, and cultural enrichment, helping young girls build confidence, strengthen academic success, and prepare to become leaders in their communities.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Phyllis York, ECLN Executive Director

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County, for a candid discussion following what he called the final nail in the coffin for the 287(g) program after the state moved to dismantle it. Sheriff Jenkins shared his perspective on what the end of the long-running partnership means for local law enforcement and how his office is adjusting moving forward.

He also highlighted some concerning trends deputies are seeing on the ground, including a recent surge in guns being taken off the streets during routine traffic stops and a growing number of child exploitation cases in the region. Jenkins discussed the work of the Sheriff’s Office dedicated unit focused on combating these crimes, emphasizing the commitment to protecting the community and going after those responsible.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County, for a candid discussion following what he called the final nail in the coffin for the 287(g) program after the state moved to dismantle it. Sheriff Jenkins shared his perspective on what the end of the long-running partnership means for local law enforcement and how his office is adjusting moving forward.
He also highlighted some concerning trends deputies are seeing on the ground, including a recent surge in guns being taken off the streets during routine traffic stops and a growing number of child exploitation cases in the region. Jenkins discussed the work of the Sheriff&rsquo;s Office dedicated unit focused on combating these crimes, emphasizing the commitment to protecting the community and going after those responsible.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Sarah Rodriguez, Park Manager at Cunningham Falls State Park, to talk about the 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival coming up this March. The event takes place March 14–15 and March 21–22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park’s William Houck Area and celebrates the traditional art of turning sap into syrup.

Visitors can enjoy live sap-to-syrup boiling demonstrations every hour, a pancake and sausage breakfast, hayrides, and live bluegrass music, making it a perfect family outing and a sweet way to celebrate the season in the Catoctin Mountains.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Sarah Rodriguez, Park Manager at Cunningham Falls State Park, to talk about the 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival coming up this March. The event takes place March 14&ndash;15 and March 21&ndash;22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park&rsquo;s William Houck Area and celebrates the traditional art of turning sap into syrup.
Visitors can enjoy live sap-to-syrup boiling demonstrations every hour, a pancake and sausage breakfast, hayrides, and live bluegrass music, making it a perfect family outing and a sweet way to celebrate the season in the Catoctin Mountains.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Melvin Hurwitz, Frederick City Hero & Legend

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