🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor Joined Bob Miller on the Morning News Express

City of Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor joined Bob Miller on the Morning News Express for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from one of Frederick's biggest traditions to several major issues facing City Hall.

🎡 O'Connor talked about being a lifetime member of The Great Frederick Fair and what the Fair has meant to him and the Frederick community over the years.

The conversation also turned to the ethics controversy involving City Council Vice President Katie Nash, with O'Connor discussing the allegations and scrutiny surrounding his own actions and offering his perspective on the matter. The City Ethics Commission is responsible for determining complaints alleging violations of Frederick's ethics law.

O'Connor also addressed the recent ICE operation in Frederick, saying he wants an investigation into the actions and tactics used by federal immigration officers during the encounter. Members of Maryland's congressional delegation and other organizations have separately called for an independent investigation into the September 3–4 operation.

🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Mayor Michael O'Connor anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor Joined Bob Miller on the Morning News Express
City of Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor joined Bob Miller on the Morning News Express for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from one of Frederick's biggest traditions to several major issues facing City Hall.
🎡 O'Connor talked about being a lifetime member of The Great Frederick Fair and what the Fair has meant to him and the Frederick community over the years.
The conversation also turned to the ethics controversy involving City Council Vice President Katie Nash, with O'Connor discussing the allegations and scrutiny surrounding his own actions and offering his perspective on the matter. The City Ethics Commission is responsible for determining complaints alleging violations of Frederick's ethics law.
O'Connor also addressed the recent ICE operation in Frederick, saying he wants an investigation into the actions and tactics used by federal immigration officers during the encounter. Members of Maryland's congressional delegation and other organizations have separately called for an independent investigation into the September 3&ndash;4 operation.
🎧 Missed it this morning? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Mayor Michael O'Connor 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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Michael O'Connor, Mayor of Frederick

🏢 ICYMI: Frederick County Executive Candidate Jeff Holtzinger Calls Into the Morning News Express

Republican candidate for Frederick County Executive Jeff Holtzinger called into Bob Miller on the Morning News Express with more to say about Frederick County's handling of data center development.

This time, Holtzinger focused his criticism on County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and her administration's handling of the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone.

Holtzinger argued that the administration hired a public relations firm to help promote the overlay proposal to Frederick County residents, and contended that county leaders changed course after the proposal failed to receive the public response they expected.

His message to the current administration was straightforward: he believes county leaders need to acknowledge where they got it wrong and take responsibility for how the process was handled.

The county has described its approach differently, saying its data center policies have evolved in response to public input, changing industry conditions and concerns about the impact of development. The county subsequently paused new data center applications, and on Sept. 14, Fitzwater rejected the proposed DRRA for the Frederick Digital Campus and extended that pause until July 1, 2027.

🎙️ Hear Holtzinger explain why he believes the county's approach to the data center overlay went wrong, why he's critical of the administration's public messaging, and what he believes county leaders should do now.

🎧 Missed it? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Jeff Holtzinger anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🏢 ICYMI: Frederick County Executive Candidate Jeff Holtzinger Calls Into the Morning News Express
Republican candidate for Frederick County Executive Jeff Holtzinger called into Bob Miller on the Morning News Express with more to say about Frederick County's handling of data center development.
This time, Holtzinger focused his criticism on County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and her administration's handling of the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone.
Holtzinger argued that the administration hired a public relations firm to help promote the overlay proposal to Frederick County residents, and contended that county leaders changed course after the proposal failed to receive the public response they expected.
His message to the current administration was straightforward: he believes county leaders need to acknowledge where they got it wrong and take responsibility for how the process was handled.
The county has described its approach differently, saying its data center policies have evolved in response to public input, changing industry conditions and concerns about the impact of development. The county subsequently paused new data center applications, and on Sept. 14, Fitzwater rejected the proposed DRRA for the Frederick Digital Campus and extended that pause until July 1, 2027.
🎙️ Hear Holtzinger explain why he believes the county's approach to the data center overlay went wrong, why he's critical of the administration's public messaging, and what he believes county leaders should do now.
🎧 Missed it? Listen to Bob Miller's full conversation with Jeff Holtzinger anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jeff Holtzinger, Candidate for Frederick County Executive

🌎 ICYMI: Centro Hispano de Frederick Executive Director Dr. Suzanne Salichs Joins the Morning News Express

Bob Miller welcomed Dr. Suzanne M. Salichs, Executive Director of Centro Hispano de Frederick, to the Morning News Express to talk about the organization and the work it does throughout the Frederick County community.

Dr. Salichs joined Centro Hispano in June 2024, bringing years of experience in nonprofit administration, public service, grant management and organizational development. She also holds a Ph.D. in leadership and higher education and a master's degree in public administration.

Founded in 2006, Centro Hispano de Frederick works to bridge cultural and language barriers while helping Hispanic, immigrant and limited-English-proficiency residents become connected and contributing members of the Frederick County community.

Dr. Salichs talks with Bob about the people they serve and the wide range of resources Centro Hispano provides, including educational programs, legal assistance and senior enrichment, along with the organization's continued growth after nearly two decades in Frederick.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Dr. Suzanne Salichs anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

🌎 ICYMI: Centro Hispano de Frederick Executive Director Dr. Suzanne Salichs Joins the Morning News Express
Bob Miller welcomed Dr. Suzanne M. Salichs, Executive Director of Centro Hispano de Frederick, to the Morning News Express to talk about the organization and the work it does throughout the Frederick County community.
Dr. Salichs joined Centro Hispano in June 2024, bringing years of experience in nonprofit administration, public service, grant management and organizational development. She also holds a Ph.D. in leadership and higher education and a master's degree in public administration.
Founded in 2006, Centro Hispano de Frederick works to bridge cultural and language barriers while helping Hispanic, immigrant and limited-English-proficiency residents become connected and contributing members of the Frederick County community.
Dr. Salichs talks with Bob about the people they serve and the wide range of resources Centro Hispano provides, including educational programs, legal assistance and senior enrichment, along with the organization's continued growth after nearly two decades in Frederick.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Dr. Suzanne Salichs anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Suzanne M. Salichs, Executive Director of Centro De Frederick

⚾ ICYMI: Frederick American Little League President Rick Wilson Joins the Morning News Express

Bob Miller welcomed Rick Wilson, longtime President of Frederick American Little League (FALL), to the Morning News Express to talk about his decades of involvement with youth baseball and his dedication to generations of young players in the Frederick community.

Wilson has been involved with FALL for more than 25 years, beginning as a coach in 1998 and eventually becoming president — a position he has now held for well over 15 years.

But being president has never meant sitting behind a desk. Wilson has taken a true do-it-all approach, whether it's coaching, umpiring, maintaining the fields, cleaning facilities, stocking concessions or doing whatever else needs to be done to keep the league running.

Wilson also shares his own lifelong connection to baseball, including how his love for the game helped shape his path before he ultimately found his passion in coaching, mentoring young players and giving back to the community through Frederick American Little League.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Rick Wilson anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

⚾ ICYMI: Frederick American Little League President Rick Wilson Joins the Morning News Express
Bob Miller welcomed Rick Wilson, longtime President of Frederick American Little League (FALL), to the Morning News Express to talk about his decades of involvement with youth baseball and his dedication to generations of young players in the Frederick community.
Wilson has been involved with FALL for more than 25 years, beginning as a coach in 1998 and eventually becoming president &mdash; a position he has now held for well over 15 years.
But being president has never meant sitting behind a desk. Wilson has taken a true do-it-all approach, whether it's coaching, umpiring, maintaining the fields, cleaning facilities, stocking concessions or doing whatever else needs to be done to keep the league running.
Wilson also shares his own lifelong connection to baseball, including how his love for the game helped shape his path before he ultimately found his passion in coaching, mentoring young players and giving back to the community through Frederick American Little League.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to Bob Miller's full interview with Rick Wilson anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Michael O'Connor, Mayor of Frederick

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