Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo joined Ryan Hedrick on The Morning News Express to discuss Simone Biles, the most lauded U.S. gymnast in history, unexpectedly pulled out of the women’s team competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, citing concerns about her mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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07_29_21 Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo on Biles

ZZ Top has shared the sad news that its bassist, Dusty Hill, died at his home yesterday in Houston.  He was 72.  They released this statement:  “We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX.  We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top’.  We will forever be connected to that “Blues Shuffle in C.”  You will be missed greatly, amigo. Frank & Billy” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_29_21 Ryan Talks ZZ Top and Sports

Ryan Hedrick discusses a recent decision by the Frederick County Public School District to mandate masks on children and teachers to start the upcoming year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_29_21 Ryan Discusses Kids and COVID

07_29_21 Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo Joins MNE

Longtime DC sports reporter Scott Jackson joined the Morning News Express to discuss how COVID has impacted some local sports teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_29_21 Scott Jackson Talks COVID and Sports on MNE

On July 29, 1819, Historian James A. McSherry, who wrote the first History of Maryland, was born in Littlestown, PA. He lived in Frederick at the time of the publication of the history in 1848. On July 29, 1839, Milton G. Urner, first president of the Frederick County Bar Association, was born near Libertytown. He died February 9, 1926. On July 29, 1848, Judge Abram Shriver, who served 40 years on the Frederick County Circuit Court, died, just seven years after retiring. On July 29, 1869, ground was broken to connect the Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads in Frederick. On July 29, 2015, the replica Barbara Fritchie house on West Patrick Street in Frederick, was sold at auction to the Ausherman Family Foundation. Marvin Ausherman placed the winning – and only – bid of $200,000. He said he planned to repair the property and re-open it to continue its tradition as a historical site in downtown Frederick.   On July 29, 2016, 46-year-old Dino Flores, Jr., was sworn in as a judge of the Frederick County District Court. He replaced Judge Janice R. Ambrose, who had retired.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_29_21 This Date in History and Sports

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07_29_21 Voila Brew of The Week on MNE

MARKETS CLOSED MIXED *  THE FEDERAL RESERVE CONTINUES TO "TOW-THE-LINE" *  MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS JUMPED LAST WEEK *  MORE NEW TAXES MAY BE ON THE WAY *  THURSDAY DATA    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_29_21 Chris Murray with Business Update

Bob Miller and Ryan Hedrick discuss Simone Biles' decision to drop out of the all-around competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_28_21 Bob and Ryan Discuss Simone Biles and Mental Health

Bob Dacey joined Ryan Hedrick to discuss the benefits of widening 270. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_28_21 Ryan and Bob Dacey Discuss 270 Widening

Dan Cox joined Bob and Ryan on The Morning News Express to discuss how new mask mandates may impact Marylanders.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_28_21 Maryland Delegate Dan Cox Joins MNE

 MARKETS SLIPPED YESTERDAY *  CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REMAINED STRONG THIS MONTH *  HOME PRICES CONTINUE RISE *  RICHMOND FED DISTRICT SURVEY WAS POSITIVE FOR MANUFACTURING *  WEDNESDAY DATA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_28_21 Chris Murray with Business Update

On July 28, 1978, Frederick County Products Inc., the largest meat packing plant in the county and one of the oldest businesses in continuous operations, closed its doors, citing Environmental Protection Agency regulations as the culprit. Today in 1866, the metric system was authorized for the standardization of weights and measures throughout the U.S. by Congress. Today in 1917, a Silent Parade of 10,000 African-Americans marched on 5th Avenue in NYC to protest against lynching. It was organized by James Weldon Johnson. Today in 1932, President Herbert Hoover used federal troops to evict the Bonus Army (WWI veterans and their families) from their encampment, four died. Their belongings were burned. Today in 1943, President Roosevelt announced the end of coffee rationing. Today in 1945, a U.S. Army bomber crashed into the 79th floor of New York's Empire State Building, killing 14 people. The freak accident was caused by heavy fog. In an odd side note, "Elevator girl" Betty Lou Oliver survived falling 75 stories after the crash broke the cables supporting the elevator she was operating. This remains a world record for the longest survived elevator fall. Today in 1984, the summer Olympics opened in Los Angeles. However, 15 countries participated in a Soviet-led boycott. It was considered a response to the American-led boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games. Today in 1986, NASA released a transcript of a restored intercom recording from the space shuttle Challenger. In it, America learned that the astronauts aboard were conscious for at least 10-seconds after the explosion – and apparently understood the depth of the launch issues before they met their doom. Today in 1995, a jury in Union, South Carolina, rejected the death penalty for Susan Smith, sentencing her instead to life in prison for drowning her two young sons. Smith will be eligible for parole after 2025. Today in 1998, during a day of official mourning, President Clinton praised two slain police officers - Jacob Joseph Chestnut and John Michael Gibson – at the U.S. Capitol as heroes saying their sacrifice "consecrated this house of freedom." The officers had been murdered two days earlier by a former mental patient during a rampage in the Capitol building. Today in 1998, Bell Atlantic and GTE announced a $52-billion deal that created the second-largest phone company, Verizon. Today in 1998, Monica Lewinsky received blanket immunity in exchange for providing "full and truthful testimony" to a grand jury investigating President Clinton. Today in 2002, there was no winner in the 89th Tour de France, as Lance Armstrong was disqualified. Today in 2016, the earliest evidence of cancer was found in 1.7-million-year-old toe fossil from Swartkrans Cave, South Africa – the findings were published in “South African Journal of Science.” Today in 2017, the Senate voted 51-49 to reject Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s last-ditch effort to dismantle President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul with a trimmed-down bill. Today in 2018, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the emeritus archbishop of Washington, D.C., following allegations of sexual abuse, including one involving an 11-year-old boy. Later defrocked, McCarrick now stands accused of running a sex ring as well. On this day in 2061, the 31st perihelion passage of Halley's Comet will be recorded. Mark your calendars! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_28_21 This Date in History

 MARKETS INCHED HIGHER *  NEW HOME SALES UNEXPECTEDLY DROPPED IN JUNE *  MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY IN TEXAS IS STRONG *  CRYPTOCURRENCIES JUMPED YESTERDAY *  TUESDAY DATA  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07_27_21 Chris Murray with Business Update

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07_27_21 Pet of The Week

Born in DC, was brought home to live on 550 in Woodsboro, and then my parents decided to move to the west side of town on Gravel Hill Road, and I haven’t left. Well OK, I did move out of my folks’ house. At their request, I guess 35 was long enough time to be sponging off of Mom & Dad! I still live in Woodsboro to this day!

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