Bob Miller and Chris Michaels went head to head to guess who they thought were the best in certain food categories from the Frederick News Posts Best of the Best  BTW Bob Won 2-1 

Thurmont Police Chief Greg Eyler spoke with the Morning News Express about his upcoming retirement.

Peter Noon of Herman's Hermits on the Morning New Express. Peter performed at the Weinberg Center on Sunday 11-12-23

Frederick County has launched a new effort to combat the increase in child sexual abuse exploitation and human trafficking.   INTERCEPT, which stands for Inter-agency Child Exploitation and Person Trafficking, WFMD Story

Jessica Thompson joined Bob and Chris to talk about her winning National Marbles championship  Jessica Thompson, who is part of the Frederick County Knucklers representing Middletown Valley won the girls’ championship at the 100th annual National Marbles Tournament in Wildwood New Jersey.  In addition to winning the top title in the girls’ division and other awards and prizes, she won the honor of Good Sportsmanship.  Both of which provide a college scholarship.   Note - Jessica is one of many winners in the last 20+ years representing Frederick County She was honored in the Heritage Day Parade in Middletown recently She was recognized by Frederick County Council Jerry Donald and by the Burgess and Council in Middletown She participated in the US Marbles Tournament in August and came 2nd in the Women's Division She has demo'd at several Frederick County Libraries this summer and plans to demo at the Frederick School for the Deaf in February. She has been invited to the Marvelous Marbles Event to demo in February at the Corning Museum of Glass in NY She will be inducted in the National Marbles Hall of Fame in June of 2024

Mayor O'Connor talked about Voting rights for non-citizens. Frederick Brick works property development and how to proceed.   Westridge Development Annexing the "Toms Property" Frederick's involvement in the Good Jobs Great cities program. 

All-Forged Knife Show will display creations by the late William Moran Also J Neilson and Dave Baker from the hit TV show Forged in Fire will be there.  William Moran Museum website

Todd Wivell is the PIO for Frederick County sheriff's department. He shared about the incident that took place at TJ high school involving 3 female students  Link to the story on WFMD

Frederick County Council Brad Young joined the Morning News express. Talked about the Sugarloaf overlay , Cannabis zoning requirements. and buiding in Frederick City vs the county 

Jim Humerick, chief Administrative Officer for the town of Thurmont talks about the 59th colorfest taking place this weekend. Colorfest

Carlo Gloriso , Colin Krawchuk and Eduardo Sanchez makers of the movie The Jester which was filmed partly in Frederick Jpoined the Morning News Express to talk about the movie  The trailer for the Jester

Elder Expo Coming to Frederick on Thursday 10/5 at the Warehouse Cinema. Christina Forbes talks about all the great information that will be available 

Nick Damoulakis, Head Coach at Urbana HS tals about the exciting sport of Flag football in Frederick County. 

Bob and Chris remember the O's legend Brooks Robinson, who passed away yesterday.

Mayor Michael O'Connor joined the Morning News Express to discuss numerous topics, including: The Ghosthounds Baseball Team, The overruns at police HQ 

Chief Jason Lando of the Frederick City Police Department. Issues that were discussed : Overuns on the new building and Crime Stats in Frederick and how they look different from last year. Also, where crime is up 

Sheriff Chuck Jenkins joined the Morning News Express to discuss Rep. David Trones efforts to end the 287g program in Frederick County 

Head Coach for Mount Saint Mary's Basketball team Joined the Morning News Express for a big announcement.  Link To the Mount Basketball 

Legendary performer tommy James is coming to the Weinberg center on Sunday September10th . He spoke to Bob and Chris on the Morning News Express. 

Tom Nuemark  on International School Walkout day  on September 14th.  Tom wants to send a message that schools need to respect parental rights, join parents across the United States, Canada, Australia, UK, and New Zealand and keep your children out of school on September 14, 2023. groups website

Public Information officer Todd Wivell with the Frederick County sheriffs office joined the Morning New Express to discuss a barricade situation that went on all night long from Wednesday the 6th to early Thursday Morning.

An independent pro basketball league will start playing at Hood College in Frederick in 2024. Chris Jenkins GM talks about the League and the new team.  New teams website 

Heath Barnes Burgess of Woodsboro and a candidate for Congress in the 6th district discussed with the Morning News Express.  Heath Barnes 

A student at Governor Thomas Johnson High has been charged as an adult following a disturbance at the school on Wednesday morning. The Frederick Sheriff’s Office says just after 9:00 AM, two School Resource Officers were in the hallway during a class change when they saw a disturbance between two groups of students. They intervened and got between two primary parities to prevent the disturbance from escalating. One SRO escorted a student from the area, and the other one worked to de-escalate  the other student.   The second student resisted, and began to physically push and get away from the deputy. The SRO displayed but did not use his TASER. That student walked away while the SRO and school staff attempted to de-escalate the student.. They all entered a school office. While inside, the student pulled out a folding knife and began making threats of violence at the SRO and other students in the building. The deputy once again displayed his TASER, but did not use it, telling the student to drop the knife. He did as he was told, but continued to resist arrest. He was eventually taken into custody. The youth identified as a 16-year-old is charged with numerous offenses: 1st Degree Assault 2nd Degree Assault Dangerous Weapon on School Property Resisting Arrest Threats of Mass Violence Reckless Endangerment Disturb School Operation Affray Failure to Obey a Lawful Order He was taken to the Adult Detention Center. . His name has not been made public.

Mariela Roca is running for the 6th congressional district in Frederick County. She joined Bob Miller and Chris Michaels on the Morning News Express. 

Mayor Michael O'Connor stopped by for his monthly discussion with the Morning Mayor Bob Miller. Topics Discussed: Develpoment along the Golden Mile Term Limits for the Mayor  Development on Carrol Creek  New Charging station in Frederick for EV cars

Members of an environmental group Sunrise Frederick on Wednesday asked the Frederick County Board of Education to adopt a climate resolution. Davin Faris Joined Bob Miller on the Morning News Express to discuss the Resolution and their hopes that the BOE will adopt some if not all of their recommendations. Sunrise Frederick

The City of Frederick this week launched a residential compost pilot project that is open to residents in Frederick.  Any household that currently receives City trash collection is eligible to participate. During the course of the project, the City will pay for the services, and any households not included in the pilot can still participate in collection from Key City Compost for a monthly fee. The pilot program is expected to be able to support about 800 households and will run for about six months Jennifer Willoughby Joined Bob and Chris on the Morning News Express Learn and sign up for program

Sean Nicholson Opioid Memorial set for August 31rst 6-730pm at Baker Park 

Sheriff Chuck Jenkins joined the Morning News Express to discuss: Opioid crisis in Frederick County  Back to schoo0l and the role of the School Resource officers. His Legal battle to get his service weapons back.

The Weinberg Center has a new season starting and a great lineup. Barbara Hiller talks about the upcoming shows,

Pete Raoumann from Frederick Scanner talks about one of the most go to sites in Frederick  https://frederickscanner.com/

With School just days from opening. BOE member Nancy Allen joined the morning news express to discuss various topics facing the school system.  Email the BOE 

Frederick County Council Brad Young joined us to talk about a joint bill that would add guidlines on woodworking operations to the zoning code.

Sam Delauter  started making bars of soap using leftover grease from his restaurant. He said he wanted to find an alternative source of revenue as inflation and rising costs were eating into his business. Listen to how he makes and where the recipe came from.  find the soap hear.

Rick Weldon: President and CEO of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce joined Bob Miller to discuss issues that are affecting local merchants.  https://www.frederickchamber.org/

Friend of WFMD's Morning News Express and Bob Miller called and gave us some bas news. Thought it would be worth sharing, 

Caller disagrees with Bob on the Montgomery Alabama fight. Big Gus says it was a racial incident even though authorities have said that it wasn't any indication that it was. 

FCSO PIO Todd Wivell talks about Nat. Night out and other issues including : Sheriff Jenkins Appeal to get his service weapons back. The arrest of a Virginia man soliciting 14 year old girl for sex

Samantha Long, Public Information & Community Outreach Coordinator  The City of Frederick joined the Morning Mayor to discuss the National Night out 

Steve Schmidt, President of Frederick Air gave us some tips on keeping your house cooler in the summer. 

Michael O'Connor the Mayor of the City of Frederick spoke on the Morning News Express on a proposed Roundabout, and how the City will approach enforcement regarding Marijuana that were relaxed in the State of Md.  Also, he soke about the 4th of July and the High Wheel race and how well Celebrate Frederick and others make the city unique. 

Heath Barnes currently the burgess of Woodsboro puts his hat into the race for congress in the 6th District. He talked to the Morning News Express. 

In this segment:  During an appearance on the Morning News Express, Charlie Smith, the State's Attorney for Frederick County, talked about the recent increase in car thefts and the ongoing problem of MS13 gang activity in the area. He also discussed the difficulties of prosecuting juvenile crimes and the related statistics.

In this segment:  Bob and Ryan talk about a DoorDash driver attack video and exciting Amazon Prime Day deals.

In this segment:  During the first round of the 2023 Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park, Baltimore Orioles' catcher Adley Rutschman showcased his extraordinary skills and proved himself as one of the finest players in the game.

In this segment: Check out the latest news and business headlines with Ryan Hedrick and Chris Murray! Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments by following their insights and analysis on social media. #NewsHeadlines #BusinessNews #StayInformed

In this segment:  Over the past five years, Frederick has seen an increase in violent crime. Bob and Ryan are discussing ways in which community leaders can collaborate with law enforcement to combat this trend and provide support.

In this segment: Check out the latest news and business headlines with Ryan Hedrick and Chris Murray! Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments by following their insights and analysis on social media. #NewsHeadlines #BusinessNews #StayInformed

In this segment:  Throughout the United States, from the nation's capital to Fort Worth, Texas, and from Florin, California, in the west to the Bronx, New York, in the east, the Fourth of July extended weekend was marred by 16 mass shootings.  And... Joey Chestnut is once again the champion of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.