Fresh Step Laundry is a Frederick-based nonprofit organization that provides free laundry services to people who are unhoused in the community. Founded by retired police officer Wade Milyard in 2024, the organization was created to help restore dignity, hygiene, and hope through access to clean clothing and laundry care.

The nonprofit operates a mobile laundry service and partners with local organizations in Frederick to reach unhoused individuals where they are. Fresh Step Laundry also relies on community donations, volunteers, and local partnerships to continue its mission

Fresh Step Laundry is a Frederick-based nonprofit organization that provides free laundry services to people who are unhoused in the community. Founded by retired police officer Wade Milyard in 2024, the organization was created to help restore dignity, hygiene, and hope through access to clean clothing and laundry care.
The nonprofit operates a mobile laundry service and partners with local organizations in Frederick to reach unhoused individuals where they are. Fresh Step Laundry also relies on community donations, volunteers, and local partnerships to continue its mission

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;

The Morning News Express

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.

The Morning News Express Podcast

Wade Milyard of Fresh Steps Laundry 

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Bob and His Sister Pam lost their Mother Marilynn Rives Miller on Tuesday night.  Bob shared the loss Wednesday morning

Bob and His Sister Pam lost their Mother Marilynn Rives Miller on Tuesday night. &nbsp;Bob shared the loss Wednesday morning

Bob Miller shares the loss of his mother. 

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by Brad Young, President of the Frederick County Council, for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the biggest issues facing the county.

They discussed the Firefighters Memorial events over the weekend, along with the growing legal battle surrounding data centers, with multiple court challenges now in play. Young also addressed questions about whether the county will have input on ballot language if the issue goes to voters, and took on listener concerns — including skepticism about whether data center revenue will actually help lower taxes and why property taxes may rise even when homeowners don’t see changes to their property.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by Brad Young, President of the Frederick County Council, for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the biggest issues facing the county.
They discussed the Firefighters Memorial events over the weekend, along with the growing legal battle surrounding data centers, with multiple court challenges now in play. Young also addressed questions about whether the county will have input on ballot language if the issue goes to voters, and took on listener concerns &mdash; including skepticism about whether data center revenue will actually help lower taxes and why property taxes may rise even when homeowners don&rsquo;t see changes to their property.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Brad Young, Frederick County Council President

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Thomas Canavan, Chief Operating Officer of the National Law Enforcement Museum, to talk about their new “SNIPER” exhibit now open to the public.

Canavan shared what visitors can expect from the exhibit, which explores the history, training, and real-life role of law enforcement snipers, offering a deeper look into the precision, decision-making, and responsibility behind the badge. It’s an educational and eye-opening experience designed to give the public a better understanding of a highly specialized part of policing.

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

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Thomas Canavan, Chief Operating Officer of the National Law Enforcement Museum, to talk about their new &ldquo;SNIPER&rdquo; exhibit now open to the public.
Canavan shared what visitors can expect from the exhibit, which explores the history, training, and real-life role of law enforcement snipers, offering a deeper look into the precision, decision-making, and responsibility behind the badge. It&rsquo;s an educational and eye-opening experience designed to give the public a better understanding of a highly specialized part of policing.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Wade Milyard of Fresh Steps Laundry

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