WFPC Podcasting

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! The Pike County School Corporation has a new program intended to unify Pike Central students, families, educators and neighbors to build school success. The acronym is CARSS it stands for Chargers Advocating Real School Success. Our guest today is the Assistant Superintendent, who is also the Director of Curriculum and Technology, Dana Deffendoll!

Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate and Petersburg Car Wash. Please like the podcast and share with your friends so more people can hear about WFPC. You may find WFPC podcasting on our website, Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite media! Join us next Friday for another WFPC podcast exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County. See you next week.

Thanks for joining us in 2025 for WFPC podcasting where we explored the people, information and news right here in Pike County!

I've been blessed with three careers. It started out with broadcasting, transitioned into politics, which transitioned into properties and real estate. They've all kind of worked in harmony together with one leading to the other.

Broadcasting has changed over the years but at the heart of it was communicating with people. And what brought me to Pike County in 1988 was WFPC Radio. The great thing about that was connecting with the people specifically, the people of Pike County and in this area of rural Indiana. As the medium has changed, a new technology has been introduced. Which is very similar to what we did back in the day and that is podcasting. Another blessing has been getting to meet Dylan Query and pitching him the idea which is very similar to what WFPC radio was and that is focusing on and connecting with the people right here. The newsmakers, the one with information about the community and the history and future through its people. So welcome to WFPC podcasting!

A special thanks to Denise my wife for accepting all these projects, my daughters Jayla and Jenna for being a sounding board as well. Friends, our guests, and Angela in the office helping to keep things going in the right direction. Thanks to our sponsors, specifically Kyle Hathaway. Maybe as we grow your business can be a part of sharing in this venture as well. Also a big thanks to you for watching and collaborating. And thanks to God for letting it all happen.

Segment 1

We started this out on May 28 and although it was a bit of a learning curve in that first month, we had some great guests sharing and exploring this story which included Clint Swisher, a photographer from Texas who has taken some old coal mine ground that was turned into a Boy Scout camp and is expanding it into a theme park in Cato, Indiana! We also visited with Steve and Beverly Knight who turned some acreage in Western Pike County into a premier garden spot for the midwest with the Azalea path. Jill Hyneman of the chamber of commerce continues to engage the community in working together to build an even better Pike county. Ashley Polen Willis tirelessly works on growth and economic development to be competitive with our neighbors and we started out with Randall Hedden a renowned artist who built the mural of one of our favorite sons Gil Hodges. In this clip he tells a story that as he was working on this mural in his art studio in Arizona,  a friend brought another friend.  Let’s watch….

Segment 2

In June, we spoke with Dr. Dunigan who turned 95 this year!  He still dabbles at the office but he continues to grow and thrive after 65 years in dentistry right here in Pike County. Brooke Gobel spoke with us about the extension office and the Pike County fair. Sandy Macbeth a historian told us stuff that we didn't know about our history center and we also spoke with Tom Morrison, patriot, a retired teacher, who also talked With us on Veterans Day about his service during Vietnam.

Segment 3

During August, we got to visit with Tony Rothrock an incredible musician who has been making music right here since early childhood. Mayor RC Klipsch explained to us how the Buffalo trace festival, that continues to grow, started. Bob Price in his 90s continues to have an incredible attitude. Sheriff Jason Mckinney gave us an update on his departments and author Mitch Stinson spoke with us about a book highlighting Winslow, Indiana basketball. 

Segment 4

For September, we met with two new principles in our School Corporation, Melissa Pancake at Petersburg elementary and David Couchenour at Pike Central. State Senator Daryl Schmitt gave us an update on the legislature, Chris Young explained Pike counties emergency management service from the early days and how it grew into what it is now.

Segment 5

As we got into the fall, Irma Capehart Burch shared memories of Jefferson Township going all the way back to the depression. Denny Weitkamp told us about many of the programs The Pike county veterans services can assist with for our veterans. We had a a great visit with Alene Grubb, who is 95 and thriving. Our Coroner, Nick Henson updated us on that department of county government and Dr. Fenol who has served this community for well over 40 years, talked about his faith and life of service with us.

Segment 6

In November, the guy behind the camera, Dylan Query came and sat in front of the microphone and talked about leaving the big city to start his film company right here at his childhood home in rural Indiana. Pike County Highway Garage Josh Byrd explained how with limited local resources his department continues to grow the 551 miles of roadway that they maintain. Tom Rudolph along with Tony Hinkle a couple of area farmers Explained the goal and purpose of regenerative farming and David Holmes shared with us his experiences of moving to Pike County in the early 1960s.

Segment 7

We rounded out the year with interviews, including Petersburg, assistant police chief Chad McClellan, who also moonlights at Pike Central high school teaching the next generation about criminal justice. Chaze Patrick shared with us what he does to honor those who serve and we visited with Andy Anderson, who has spent a lifetime teaching, coaching, mostly in Pike County while serving in the military

We hope that you have enjoyed this first season of WFPC podcasting and hope you stick around for the next one. 

Continue to talk with your friends about WFPC. You may find these full podcasts on our website, Spotify, YouTube, Apple podcasts, and wherever you listen to your favorite media thanks again to our sponsors Hathaway excavating and rock yard, Harris, Real Estate, and Petersburg Car Wash. It's all local.

Join us next year for another season of WFPC podcasting, exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County!

It’s always good on WFPC to visit with longtime friends.  Recently we had a chance to talk with Howard “Andy" Anderson, a long-time Pike County teacher and coach who had a dual career with the Army and Army Reserves.  Years ago I had the opportunity to speak with a couple of Andy’s social studies classes.  It didn’t take long to realize that he had a lot of real life stories to add color to his students lessons.  Some highlights of our recent discussion chronicled his beginnings on a farm in Cuzco, Indiana, the consolidation of Cuzco high school to Dubois, then on to Butler University to learn under Tony Hinkle, a transfer to Oakland City College and then his military career and coaching career that started in Francisco, stopped back home at Dubois, then Otwell and finally at Pike Central!

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! This podcast initially airs on December 12, 2025, and tomorrow, December 13, is National Wreaths Across America Day!  It’s a day to remember the fallen.  Honor those who serve. And to teach the next generation the value of freedom. We have a Pike County resident, Chaze Patrick, who has organized a service for Pike County!

Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate, Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard and Petersburg Car Wash. Please like the podcast and share with your friends so more people can hear about WFPC it on our website, Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite media! Join us next Friday for another WFPC podcast exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County. See you next week.

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting!  This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Pike County, is blessed to be served, by and large, with dedicated first responders, fire, EMS, police, who care about their neighbors.  It’s a small community. We know each other.  And because of that, there is a lot of transparency.  For several year now, in cooperation with the Pike County Public Schools and the Petersburg Police Department, there is an elective Criminal Justice Class to teach the next generation what goes on behind that uniform!  We are thankful to have the instructor of that program, Chad McClellan with us today.  Officer, welcome.

Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting!  The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate, Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard and Petersburg Car Wash. Please like the podcast and share with your friends so more people can hear about WFPC it on our website, Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite media! Join us next Friday for another WFPC podcast exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County. See you next week.

In 1962, a young man and his bride and a smile on his face moved in from Illinois to start working at Citizens State Bank. Back then John Kennedy was president, dimes and quarters were still silver and if you had a television, it was black and white. Things have changed but that young man from Illinois still has a smile on his face and moved a hundred miles a minute! Our guest today is Dave Holmes.

Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate, Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard and Petersburg Car Wash. Please like the podcast and share with your friends so more people can hear about WFPC. You may find WFPC podcasting on our website, Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite media! Join us next Friday for another WFPC podcast exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County. See you next week.

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Today we are more aware of an ever changing society and an ever changing earth. Land use is different and with a growing population farmers are challenged with making land as productive as possible. Regenerative Farming focuses on restoring and improving soil health to regenerate the soil. We have a couple of different area farmers, with families generations deep who are always trying to improve that ecosystem function. Today we welcome Tom Rudolph and Tony Hinkle.

Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate, Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard and Petersburg Car Wash. Please like the podcast and share with your friends so more people can hear about WFPC. You may find WFPC podcasting on our website, Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite media! Join us next Friday for another WFPC podcast exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County. See you next week.

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! One of the consistent factors in Pike County Government is maintaining the county highways. Surrounded by a great team, Josh Byrd has served as County highway superintendent! His mind is always working, he’s high energy, and he is our guest today on WFPC.

Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate, Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard and Petersburg Car Wash. Please like the podcast and share with your friends so more people can hear about WFPC. You may find WFPC podcasting on our website, Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite media! Join us next Friday for another WFPC podcast exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County. See you next week.

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Today we’re interviewing the guy behind the camera! Dylan Query left Pike County in 2015 to pursue his video production career and now he’s back and laying a foundation for Query Productions to grow in Pike County.

Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate, Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard and Petersburg Car Wash. Please like the podcast and share with your friends so more people can hear about WFPC. You may find WFPC podcasting on our website, Spotify, Youtube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite media! Join us next Friday for another WFPC podcast exploring the people, information and news right here in Pike County. See you next week.