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🍺🥨 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!

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🎡🇺🇸 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.

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🎡🇺🇸 ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Jason Keckler 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 Jason Keckler, a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4. Keckler is one of three Republican nominees for the district in the November general election.

Keckler brings a background in law enforcement and public service, including a career with the Frederick Police Department and service as a Maryland parole commissioner.

During the conversation, Keckler discusses why he decided to run and the priorities he wants to bring to Annapolis, including public safety, mental health and substance use treatment, fiscal responsibility, vocational training and education.

He also talks about his positions on school choice and parental access to curriculum information, along with his approach to policies he says could help reduce costs for Maryland businesses.

🎙️ Hear Jason Keckler explain why he's running, how his law enforcement and public-service background has shaped his views, and what his priorities would be representing District 4 in Annapolis.

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🎡🇺🇸 ICYMI: Board of Education Candidates Heather Fletcher & Geoff Seidel Join 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 political affiliation or point of view, WFMD is giving candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them.

This time, Tim welcomed Heather Fletcher and Geoff Seidel, candidates for the Frederick County Board of Education, to discuss why they're running and what they would like to see change within Frederick County Public Schools.

Fletcher, a Point of Rocks mother of three and former air traffic controller, has made academics, parental involvement and fiscal responsibility central themes of her candidacy. She has also advocated for school choice and expanded career and technical education opportunities.

Seidel brings a background in nursing, teaching, leadership and clinical research to his campaign. He says his priorities include stronger academics, safer schools, supporting teachers, early intervention for struggling students, parental transparency and greater accountability in school spending.

🎙️ Hear Fletcher and Seidel explain why they're running, the experience they believe they would bring to the Board of Education, and their priorities for the future of Frederick County Public Schools.

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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 Lara Westdorp, the Democratic candidate for Maryland State Senate District 4, which covers much of Frederick County. The Maryland State Board of Elections lists Westdorp as the Democratic nominee facing Republican incumbent Sen. William “Bill” Folden in the Nov. 3 general election.

Westdorp is a small-business owner with more than 25 years of public-service experience, including previously serving as chief of staff to former State Sen. Ron Young.

During the conversation, Westdorp discusses why she decided to run and some of the issues she's emphasizing in her campaign, including affordability and the cost of living, supporting agriculture and preserving farmland, and addressing the impacts of data center development.

On data centers, Westdorp has argued that technology and economic development need to be balanced against concerns involving energy, water, land and surrounding communities, and that the costs and benefits of projects need to be understood before committing county resources.

🎙️ Hear Lara Westdorp explain why she's running, the experience she believes she brings to the job, and where she stands on some of the biggest issues facing District 4.

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🎡 ICYMI: The Great Frederick Fair is Almost Here!

The countdown is officially on! Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Jacqui L. Kreh, President of The Great Frederick Fair and the Frederick County Agricultural Society, to Mid-Maryland Live as Frederick gets ready for the Fair to kick off THIS FRIDAY!

Kreh gave the guys a preview of what fairgoers can expect this year, from the agricultural traditions and competitions that remain at the heart of the Fair to the food, rides, entertainment and special events that make it one of Frederick County's biggest annual traditions.

They also talked about all the work that goes into getting the fairgrounds ready, what's new this year, and why the Fair continues to be such an important celebration of agriculture, youth and the Frederick County community.

🎡 The best nine days of the year are almost here!

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🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick County Councilman Steve McKay Joins Mid-Maryland Live

Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Frederick County Councilman Steve McKay, who represents District 2, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of his district and one of Frederick County's most debated issues.

With McKay not seeking reelection, he weighed in on the candidates looking to succeed him and offered his perspective on what District 2 needs from its next representative.

The conversation then turned to data centers, including the proposed agreement surrounding the data center project in Adamstown. McKay discussed what the agreement could mean for the county, the questions council members still need answered, and his thoughts on how Frederick County should approach these major developments moving forward.

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🔥 “I HAVE NEVER IN FREDERICK COUNTY’S HISTORY SEEN SUCH CORRUPT GOVERNMENT.”

Tim May did not hold back on Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD while discussing Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s announcement of $110 million in developer-funded benefits for residents of Adamstown.

Tim’s biggest issue isn’t simply the money — it’s the timing and transparency surrounding the announcement.

Tim argued that Fitzwater and county officials knew about this funding well before it was publicly announced, but residents are only learning the details now, when he says there is little opportunity left to challenge or influence what is happening.

And with an election approaching, Tim questioned the timing of announcing $110 million in community benefits, arguing that revealing it now could help generate goodwill among residents after months of controversy surrounding development and data centers.

📞 Maryland State Senator Bill Folden joined the show by phone and backed up Tim’s concerns, discussing why he believes this type of overlay is toxic for the community and why residents deserve greater transparency about decisions with such a major impact on Frederick County.

For Tim, this comes down to transparency, accountability and trust in local government. If decisions are being made and agreements are being negotiated behind the scenes, he believes residents deserve to know about them before it’s too late to have a meaningful voice.

🎙️ Hear Tim May’s full comments, Senator Bill Folden’s reaction and the entire conversation on Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD Free Talk.

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🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick County Councilman Jerry Donald Joins Mid-Maryland Live

Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Frederick County Councilman Jerry Donald, who represents District 1, to Mid-Maryland Live for a wide-ranging conversation about county government and his political future.

Donald discussed term limits on the Frederick County Council and his decision to run for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, where he is challenging Delegate William Folden.

The conversation also focused on the continuing debate surrounding data-center development in Frederick County. Donald said county leaders and residents need more information about the potential environmental effects before these projects move forward.

Donald explained that more efficient and environmentally responsible methods of constructing data centers are available, but those options can be more expensive. He expressed concern that companies may prioritize building facilities as quickly and cheaply as possible, emphasizing that the county needs stronger safeguards to curb that approach and protect the community.

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🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick County Council President Brad Young Joins Mid-Maryland Live

Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Frederick County Council President Brad Young to Mid-Maryland Live for a wide-ranging conversation about his time in county government and some of the biggest issues facing Frederick County.

With Young preparing to leave the County Council in November, he reflected on his career in office, the decisions that have shaped the county, and what he's learned along the way.

The conversation also tackled housing affordability and what can realistically be done to bring costs down for Frederick County families. Young also addressed the ongoing data center debate, saying there is a significant amount of misinformation surrounding the issue and emphasizing the need to make sure residents have accurate information about what's actually being proposed.

Young also offered his perspective on one of the biggest questions surrounding data centers: Will the additional revenue lead to lower property taxes? He told Tim and Frank he does not believe that revenue will ultimately be used to reduce property taxes in Frederick County.

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