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The Morning News Express

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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. Hosted by Ryan Hedrick & Bob Miller.


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Mayor O'Connor talks City Issues

March 26, 2024 13:15 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Mayor O'Connor talked about city issues.  Safety downtown Being Transparent on the 280K that the city was a victim of fraud  Affordable Housing  Legislative Districts expanding in the City City take on the infrastructure.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Talks about the Charter Review now going to the Alderman

February 23, 2024 18:05 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

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Community activist Cindy Rose talks about Sexually Explicit Books in FCPS

February 05, 2024 14:15 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Community activist Cindy Rose talks about Sexually Explicit Books in FCPS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wrestling star James Ellsworth

January 31, 2024 14:42 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

Hard Working Wrestler James Ellsworth gives us insights about the Wrestling biz.      James Ellsworth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbara Hiller and the New Director of the Weinberg Center Stephanie Chaiken

January 31, 2024 14:35 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Barbara Hiller and the New Director of the Weinberg Center Stephanie Chaiken Joined the Morning News Express    https://weinbergcenter.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Jason Lando of the Frederick City Police Dept.

January 31, 2024 14:27 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Police Chief Jason Lando joined the Morning News Express to talk about: The Wire Fraud Case that the city was a victim of. The New Police Headquarters Crime Stat for 2023 Budget request the Dept may have.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brigadier (Ret) General John Teichart wants to win your vote for US Senate

January 26, 2024 14:09 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB

 Brigadier General John “Dragon” Teichert  wants to be your next Senator.  Joined the Morning news Express    https://teichertformaryland.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marie Osmond joined Bob on the Morning News Express

January 10, 2024 14:17 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB

Marie Osmond talked about her appearance at the Md Theater in Hagerstown   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Sullivan Retired Police officer for Frederick City

January 02, 2024 14:41 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Retired police officer with Frederick City speaks out on crimes committed against police and how they are prosecuted. Mr. Sullivan feels that the States Attorney office is too soft with punishment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Michaels interviews WWE Wrestling superstar L.A. Knight

December 26, 2023 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MB

Hagerstown's own WWE Superstar Shaun Ricker aka L.A. Knight, received the Key to the City on Saturday December 23rd. Chris Michaels Interviewed him, regarding being back in his hometown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheriff Jenkins talks about scam in Frederick

December 21, 2023 14:37 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

there is a scam going on around Frederick County  Authorities say they’ve received calls over the past few days from citizens who say a representative from the Sheriff’s Office had called, using the name of an actual member of the Sheriff’s Office. That person advises  them there is an active subpoena, and it can be resolved by paying a certain amount of cash. The Sheriff’s Office says the phone number is an online-based number that cannot be tracked. If a citizen calls back, a person answ...

Ashley Schweinhart from Tree Trekkers joined the MNE to discuss the proposed Amusement tax

December 19, 2023 15:10 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MB

Read the Story on WFMD Ashley Schweinhart, who is with Tree Trekkers, said it’s taking money form one sector of the economy, and giving it to another. “How is that fair to take money from the working class to create a slush fund for you to decide who gets these grants,”; she asked. “And, again, there’s nobody in this room that has said that they need more creative arts businesses in Frederick County.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Lando on the Morning news Express

December 19, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MB

The public has a chance to see body-cam video from last year’s shootings of two Frederick Police Officers. Police Chief Jason Lando says the video  was released to provide for accountability and transparency in all incidents involving the department. On February 11th, 2022, Officers Bryan Snyder and Kristen Kowalsky were dispatched to the area of Key Parkway near Waverly Drive for a  suspicious individual who had a gun. They approached Dominique Lewis who was sitting on an electric box. At ...

Doug owner of Tree Trekkers Outdoor Aerial Adventure and Zipline Park in Frederick

December 15, 2023 16:03 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MB

Bob Miller spoke with Doug the owner of Tree Trekkers Outdoor Aerial Adventure and Zipline Park in Frederick, regarding the possibility of Establishing an Admissions and Amusement Tax for Frederick County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Council President Brad Young

December 15, 2023 15:48 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Bob Miller spoke with Frederick County Council President Brad Young about the possibility of establishing an Admissions and Amusement Tax for Frederick County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of the Best Competition

November 15, 2023 14:06 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thurmont Chief of Police Greg Eyler

November 14, 2023 17:20 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Thurmont Police Chief Greg Eyler spoke with the Morning News Express about his upcoming retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Noon of Herman's Hermits on the Morning New Express 11-10-23

November 13, 2023 16:46 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Peter Noon of Herman's Hermits on the Morning New Express. Peter performed at the Weinberg Center on Sunday 11-12-23 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick county States Attorney Charlie Smith

November 02, 2023 13:07 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

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   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen of Marbles lives in Middletown

October 27, 2023 13:06 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

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 ...

Robert Wilson talked about the all forged knife show ion Middletown this Saturday

October 19, 2023 13:18 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SRO Officer was attacked at TJ High School.

October 19, 2023 13:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Humerick talks about Colorfest

October 13, 2023 13:07 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB

Jim Humerick, chief Administrative Officer for the town of Thurmont talks about the 59th colorfest taking place this weekend.   Colorfest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Makers of the Movie the Jester

October 05, 2023 13:42 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Expo Coming to Frederick

October 04, 2023 13:19 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MB

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flag football in Frederick County

October 04, 2023 13:16 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Nick Damoulakis, Head Coach at Urbana HS tals about the exciting sport of Flag football in Frederick County.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MNE- Brooks Robinson

September 27, 2023 15:03 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MB

Bob and Chris remember the O's legend Brooks Robinson, who passed away yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Michael O'Connor

September 26, 2023 13:25 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Mayor Michael O'Connor joined the Morning News Express to discuss numerous topics, including: The Ghosthounds Baseball Team, The overruns at police HQ  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheriff Chuck Jenkins

September 13, 2023 18:52 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Sheriff Chuck Jenkins joined the Morning News Express to discuss Rep. David Trones efforts to end the 287g program in Frederick County  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Englestad Head Coach of Mt St Marys

September 12, 2023 13:12 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB

Head Coach for Mount Saint Mary's Basketball team Joined the Morning News Express for a big announcement.    Link To the Mount Basketball  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy James

September 07, 2023 13:36 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Legendary performer tommy James is coming to the Weinberg center on Sunday September10th . He spoke to Bob and Chris on the Morning News Express.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Nuemark on International School Walkout day

September 07, 2023 13:31 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MB

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Wivel FCSO

September 07, 2023 13:26 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MB

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Jenkins with the Frederick Basketball team

August 31, 2023 13:13 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MB

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Barnes Boarder trip

August 25, 2023 13:11 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MB

Heath Barnes Burgess of Woodsboro and a candidate for Congress in the 6th district discussed with the Morning News Express.    Heath Barnes  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Wivell PIO for FCSO

August 24, 2023 13:52 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

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-escalat...

Mariella Roca

August 23, 2023 13:20 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Mariela Roca is running for the 6th congressional district in Frederick County. She joined Bob Miller and Chris Michaels on the Morning News Express.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davin Faris from Sunrise Frederick Movement

August 21, 2023 13:42 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

composting pilot program in frederick

August 18, 2023 13:21 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

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 ...

Sean Nicholson Opiod Memorial

August 17, 2023 15:16 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MB

Sean Nicholson Opioid Memorial set for August 31rst 6-730pm at Baker Park  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

barbara Hiller from the weingberg center

August 16, 2023 13:58 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

The Weinberg Center has a new season starting and a great lineup. Barbara Hiller talks about the upcoming shows, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Raoumann from Frederick Scanner

August 16, 2023 13:16 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MB

Pete Raoumann from Frederick Scanner talks about one of the most go to sites in Frederick    https://frederickscanner.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BOE Member Nancy Allen

August 15, 2023 13:43 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Council Brad Young

August 10, 2023 16:28 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB

Frederick County Council Brad Young joined us to talk about a joint bill that would add guidlines on woodworking operations to the zoning code. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Delauter makes Bacon Grease soap to help defray costs

August 10, 2023 16:15 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MB

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.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Weldon; President and CEO of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

August 10, 2023 16:02 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey Nichols

August 09, 2023 18:40 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MB

Friend of WFMD's Morning News Express and Bob Miller called and gave us some bas news. Thought it would be worth sharing,      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller disagrees with Bob on the Montgomery Alabama fight

August 09, 2023 18:23 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FCSO PIO Todd Wivell talks about Nat. Night out and other issues

August 01, 2023 13:20 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha Long talks about National night out.

July 31, 2023 18:38 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MB

Samantha Long, Public Information & Community Outreach Coordinator  The City of Frederick joined the Morning Mayor to discuss the National Night out  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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