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Alleria Stanley, candidate for Maryland House of Delegates in District 4. joined Tim and Frank on Mid Maryland Live. Alleria Stanley is A U.S. Army veteran and Frederick County community advocate, Stanley will discuss her campaign, the issues facing District 4, and her vision for the future of Frederick County and Maryland. We’ll talk about the economy, data centers, utility costs, education, veterans’ issues, and the priorities she believes deserve attention in Annapolis.  Alleria Stanley's Website can be found here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Mitchell and Tim May sit down with Mary Rolle, Frederick County’s Register of Wills, joins the conversation to explain the important role her office plays in helping families navigate wills, estates, and the probate process. With a background spanning 14 years in parole and probation, work at a detention center, 25 years teaching at Frederick Community College, and experience as an Orphans’ Court judge, Rolle brings a wealth of knowledge to her current position. During the discussion, Rolle explains why having a will is so important, how the Register of Wills office helps families settle estates, and why she encourages residents to seek professional legal guidance rather than rely on generic online will kits. She also highlights the office’s efforts to educate the public, including partnering with Frederick Community College for a pro bono day that helps residents access free legal assistance for simple wills. Rolle shares a personal message during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging everyone to stay current with their annual mammograms and prioritize early detection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Mitchell and Tim May sit down with Randy Leatherman, a member of the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, to discuss the important issues shaping the future of Washington County and the decisions impacting local residents. A lifelong Washington County resident, Leatherman brings decades of experience in fire and rescue services, including serving with the City of Hagerstown, Fairfax County, Virginia, and Virginia Task Force One, where he participated in state, national, and international rescue operations. During the conversation, Leatherman shares his perspective on Washington County’s financial outlook, the transition from volunteer to career emergency services, and the ongoing challenges surrounding water and sewer infrastructure. He also discusses the county’s current moratorium on data centers, emphasizing the importance of responsible planning, appropriate regulations, and protecting residents from rising utility costs. Leatherman explains funding for fire and rescue services, public education, and the proposed immigration processing and detention facility in Williamsport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Mitchell and Tim May talk to Maryland State Senator Karen Lewis Young, who represents District 3, joins the conversation to discuss the state’s budget challenges, taxpayer concerns, and her legislative priorities for Frederick County. Young explains her perspective on Maryland’s revenue challenges, the impact of federal funding cuts, and the rising costs of maintaining roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. She also highlights several accomplishments from the 2026 legislative session, including securing $1 million for the expansion of Frederick Health Hospital and advancing Mason’s Law to strengthen storm drain safety following a tragic drowning in Mount Airy. Looking ahead, Young outlines her plans to push for greater accountability and environmental protections surrounding data centers, fair funding for Frederick County schools, lower prescription drug costs, improved transparency for residents, and property tax credits for seniors and uniformed service members. The discussion also covers Maryland’s 287(g) immigration enforcement program, concerns about residents’ constitutional rights, and the challenges of balancing state spending with the needs of Maryland families. As she seeks reelection to the Maryland State Senate, Young shares her priorities for the upcoming legislative session and explains how residents can learn more about her record and plans for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎙️ ICYMI: Frederick County Council Candidate Jamie Shopland Joins Mid-Maryland Live Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Jamie Shopland, candidate for Frederick County Council District 2, to Mid-Maryland Live to discuss her campaign, her background in community advocacy and the issues facing Frederick County. A major focus of the conversation was data center development in Frederick County. Shopland was firm in her criticism of how the county has handled the issue, arguing that environmental studies should have been conducted before moving forward with these projects. They also discussed Frederick County's housing crisis, with Shopland emphasizing the importance of addressing affordability and helping the people who already live and work in the community. Shopland also shared how her experiences as a technology strategist, mother of twins and advocate for families and children with disabilities have shaped her approach to public service. 🎙️ Hear Shopland explain her concerns about data centers, her thoughts on housing affordability and the priorities she would bring to the Frederick County Council if elected. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim and Frank's full conversation with Jamie Shopland anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎙️ ICYMI: Maryland Attorney General Candidate Jim Rutledge Joins Mid-Maryland Live Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Jim Rutledge, Republican candidate for Maryland Attorney General, to Mid-Maryland Live to discuss his campaign, the issues facing Maryland and why he's challenging incumbent Democratic Attorney General Anthony G. Brown in the November 2026 general election. Rutledge talks about his focus on public safety, fighting violent crime and supporting law enforcement, including his concerns about repeat offenders and criminal gangs that recruit and exploit juveniles. A major part of his campaign centers on strengthening law enforcement's ability to do its job. Rutledge discusses his concerns about policies he believes make it harder for officers to carry out their duties, testify in court and hold criminals accountable. He also shares his views on crime prevention, prosecution and the role of the Attorney General's Office in working with law enforcement agencies across Maryland. 🎙️ Hear Rutledge explain why he's running, his approach to public safety and criminal justice, and the priorities he would bring to the Maryland Attorney General's Office if elected. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim and Frank's full conversation with Jim Rutledge anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎙️ ICYMI: Frederick County Council Candidate Louisa Conklin Joins Mid-Maryland Live Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Louisa Conklin, Democratic candidate for Frederick County Council District 1, to Mid-Maryland Live to discuss her campaign, the issues facing Frederick County and why she's running for a seat on the County Council. Conklin talks about her concerns over rapid growth and development in Frederick County, the importance of protecting natural resources and her desire to make sure residents have a stronger voice in decisions that impact their communities. A major focus of her campaign is data center development, particularly her opposition to the County Council's decision to expand data center overlay zones. Conklin discusses how that decision helped motivate her run for office and why she believes community input should play a larger role in shaping the county's future. 🎙️ Hear Conklin explain why she's running, her concerns about growth and data centers, and the priorities she would bring to the Frederick County Council if elected. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim and Frank's full conversation with Louisa Conklin anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

💜 ICYMI: Alzheimer’s Association’s Marilyn Herbert Joins Mid-Maryland Live Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Marilyn Herbert, Development Manager and Walk Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter, to Mid-Maryland Live to preview the 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Frederick, happening this Sunday, Oct. 11 at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. Marilyn talks about the importance of the annual walk, how it brings together families, caregivers, friends and community members impacted by Alzheimer’s, and how the money raised supports Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 💜 Check-in begins at 11 AM, followed by the Opening Ceremony at noon and the 2-mile walk at 12:20 PM. Registration is free, with participants encouraged to raise funds or make a donation. 🎙️ Hear Marilyn explain how you can get involved, what to expect Sunday and why the Frederick Walk to End Alzheimer’s means so much to families throughout our community. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim and Frank’s full conversation with Marilyn Herbert anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

👥 ICYMI: ESPC Elder Expo Committee Member Bonnie Elliott Joins Mid-Maryland Live Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Bonnie Elliott, ESPC Expo Committee Member, to Mid-Maryland Live to preview the ESPC Annual Elder Expo, coming up Thursday, Oct. 8 from 9 AM–2 PM at Frederick Health Village. Hosted by the Elder Services Provider Council, the FREE event brings together more than 70 vendors and organizations with resources for seniors, caregivers and families, covering everything from home care and assisted living to legal services, health and wellness, downsizing and more. Attendees can also take advantage of health screenings, vaccines, educational presentations throughout the day and a free boxed lunch for the first 400 attendees. And 930 WFMD’s own Bob Miller will be there as part of the day’s activities! 🎙️ Hear Bonnie preview everything happening at this year’s Elder Expo and why it’s a great opportunity for seniors and caregivers to connect with valuable local resources. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim and Frank’s full conversation with Bonnie Elliott anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎡🇺🇸 ICYMI: Frederick County Board of Education President Dean Rose Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Dean Rose, current President of the Frederick County Board of Education and a candidate for re-election, to discuss his time on the board, why he's seeking another term and his priorities for Frederick County Public Schools. Rose talks about his focus on creating safe and supportive schools, reducing classroom disruptions and maintaining an environment where students and teachers can focus on learning. The conversation also turns to preparing students for what comes after graduation. Rose supports expanding Career and Technical Education programs and dual enrollment opportunities with Frederick Community College, while providing pathways for students headed to college, the military, skilled trades or directly into the workforce. Rose also discusses fiscal responsibility and transparency, addressing opportunity gaps, providing earlier support for students with special needs and building community partnerships to expand opportunities outside the classroom. 🎙️ Hear Dean Rose discuss his record on the Board of Education, why he's running for re-election and what he believes should be prioritized for the future of Frederick County Public Schools. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Dean Rose anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎡🇺🇸 ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Alleria Stanley Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Alleria Stanley, candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, to talk about her background, why she's running and the experiences that have shaped her campaign. Stanley is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served for 20 years, from 2003 to 2023, including a deployment to Afghanistan. She talks with Tim about her military career, transitioning while serving on active duty and how those experiences influenced her commitment to public service. Now, Stanley says she wants to continue that service in Annapolis. She discusses her work in veterans advocacy, including serving as Vice President of the Transgender American Veterans Association, as well as her perspective as a mother of five and a Frederick County resident. The conversation also explores some of the issues Stanley says are driving her campaign, including public education, economic stability for working families, privacy, constitutional rights and ensuring residents across Frederick County have a voice in state government. 🎙️ Hear Alleria Stanley discuss her 20 years of military service, her advocacy work, why she's running for the House of Delegates and the priorities she would bring to representing District 4 in Annapolis. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Alleria Stanley anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎡🇺🇸 ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Jerry Donald Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Jerry Donald, candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, to talk about why he's running and the priorities he would bring to Annapolis. Donald, who previously served 12 years on the Frederick County Council, discusses his push to bring more state funding back to Frederick County, including money for infrastructure and major school projects. His priorities include the redevelopment of Brunswick High School and future high school projects in Middletown and Walkersville. The conversation also turns to growth and development, with Donald discussing his concerns about overdevelopment and the continued expansion of data centers, including their potential impact on electricity, water, agricultural land and surrounding communities. He also talks about environmental protection, public safety and preserving Frederick County's quality of life as the county continues to grow. 🎙️ Hear Jerry Donald explain why he's running, what he learned during his time on the County Council and what he would prioritize while representing District 4 in Annapolis. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Jerry Donald anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎡🇺🇸 ICYMI: Frederick County Board of Education Candidate Casey Day Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Casey Day, candidate for an at-large seat on the Frederick County Board of Education, to talk about why she's running and her priorities for Frederick County Public Schools. Day brings more than 30 years of experience as a public school educator to her campaign. She tells Tim how that experience has shaped her approach to education and what she believes students, teachers and families need from the school system. Among her priorities is equal access to educational opportunities, including advanced coursework, STEM, Fine Arts, JROTC and Career and Technology Education programs. Day also discusses reducing transportation and scheduling barriers that can make it difficult for students at smaller schools to access specialized programs. The conversation also focuses on student support, including early math and literacy skills, early screening and intervention for students with dyslexia, appropriate staffing for special education and maintaining safe, well-supervised schools. 🎙️ Hear Casey Day explain why she's running, how her three decades in public education have shaped her campaign and what she would prioritize as a member of the Frederick County Board of Education. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Casey Day anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🍺🥨 ICYMI: Frederick’s Oktoberfest Co-Chair Debbie Streeton Joins Mid-Maryland Live Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Debbie Streeton, Co-Chair of Frederick’s Oktoberfest, to preview a big weekend as the Carroll Creek Rotary Oktoberfest celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Frederick Fairgrounds! The fun begins Friday from 6–10 PM with the traditional Keg Tapping Ceremony, German food and drinks, and live music from The Reagan Years. Then Saturday brings an all-day celebration from 11 AM–10 PM, featuring a Kids’ Zone, live music, German bands and dancers, authentic food, beer and wine, college football, and plenty more. Streeton also talks about how Oktoberfest has grown over the years and what makes celebrating 25 years in Frederick so special. 🇩🇪 Two days of food, music, dancing and Oktoberfest fun — Friday and Saturday at the Frederick Fairgrounds! 🎧 Missed it? Catch Tim and Frank’s full interview with Debbie Streeton anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎡🇺🇸 ICYMI: Frederick County Council At-Large Candidate Jack Felton Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting all week from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County. Regardless of party or political affiliation, WFMD is giving candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Jack Felton, a Republican candidate for an at-large seat on the Frederick County Council, meaning he's running to represent residents countywide. Felton is one of the Republican nominees for the two at-large seats in the Nov. 3 general election. During the conversation, Felton discusses why he's running for County Council and the issues he believes deserve greater attention as Frederick County continues to grow. Among the priorities Felton has identified during his campaign are preserving Frederick County farmland, taxes, schools and affordability. Those were also the four issues he highlighted when asked about his top priorities during a recent Frederick County Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. 🎙️ Hear Jack Felton explain why he's running, his approach to some of the major issues facing Frederick County, and what he would hope to accomplish as an at-large member of the County Council. 🎧 Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Jack Felton anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.