WFPC Podcasting

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...

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 so...

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...

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 i...

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! For over four decades Pike County has had the dedication of Dr. Honest Fenol serving the greater community. Today Dr. Fenol is retired from daily practice but he is still an active and integral part of this community.   Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The prog...

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! This week’s guest is the Pike County Coroner Nick Henson. Nick is in his first year as coroner, but he’s no stranger to the position. Nick, Welcome! Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting!  The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate, Hathaway Excavating and R...

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! If you’ve been around Petersburg very long, you probably know Alene Grubb! Many of you might know her from Somebody’s Place, Petersburg Elementary, Petersburg First Christian Church or just being around town. She is a ball of fire! She’s 95 years old, she’s loves God, family and her com...

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! The Pike County Veterans Services is just what it says it is, but today we’re going to detail those services and no one better to walk us through that the Director, Denny Weitkamp!  Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Real E...

In 1928, Calvin Coolidge was president. The Yankees were dominant. Charles Lindbergh had just flown the Atlantic and the depression had not hit the rest of the country.  We were still in the roaring twenties! But what was life like during the depression in Pike County? Today we have someone who can walk us through a journey that has touched 11 decades. Irma Capeheart Burch! Thanks for joining us f...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting!  This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! The Pike County Emergency Serves, known by the acronym EMS.  We don’t pay much attention to them, until we need them.  Then we need them now!  They are some of the unsung heroes… Our first responders. Today we’re talking with Pike County EMS Director Chris Young! Thanks for joining us...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! We have a couple of new principals in Pike County! We’ve met Mrs. Pancake at Petersburg Elementary and today we meet Mr. David Couchenour who has taken over the helm at Pike Central High School!   Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you b...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Today’s guest is Indiana State Senator for District 48, Daryl Schmitt! Senator Schmitt is no stranger to our community. He is a famer and graduated from Pike Central High School! We’re looking at his journey today!   Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Seasons change. There is new season at Petersburg Elementary. After 17 years with Principal Mr. King retired and Melissa Pancake takes over the helm at PES and we’re to meet her and listen to the vision she is developing for the students and faculty in greater Petersburg area! Thanks fo...

Pike County has rich history of Coal Mining, Agriculture, Great people and a lot of outstanding musicians!  A fellow who’s been on the forefront of Pike County’s music scene for seven decades is Tony Rothrock!   This 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 podc...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Being Mayor is/can be and should be, an all consuming job…. You over see sewer plant and water plant. You have water lines to rebuild and expand…You’ve got to make sure to take care the fire and the police department’s needs so they can do their job. You’ve got the park to maintain, str...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Today’s visit is with long friend Bob Price.  In some circles, Bob might be better known as Mr. Magnificent which is always in response to your question, “How are you?" Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting!  The program is brought to you by Harris Real Estate and Pe...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Today’s visit is with long friend Pike County Sheriff Jason McKinney.  In some circles, the Sheriff is better known as J.K. He’s a busy guy!  Sheriff, what did you do yesterday? Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting!  The program is brought to you by Harris Real Esta...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Before the consolidation of Pike County Schools for the 1974-75 school year, the three remaining high schools were Otwell, Petersburg and Winslow. And when it comes to small-town Indiana schools, many were defined by the success of the basketball program!  It was a way of life… and only...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Today’s visit is with long friend of Pike County, a fellow who started prating dentistry here in Petersburg in 1960!  Dwight Eisenhower was President!  But 65 years later, Howard Dunigan still has the driven energy of many 30 year olds…. Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Po...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! This week begins, an annual tradition that has been going on at Hornady Park, it’s current location, for nearly eighty years! It is the Pike County Fair! Today’s visit is with Brooke Gobel, the Extension Educator through Purdue University.  She is stationed right here in the Pike County...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! Most people that know much about me, know that I appreciate history. Family history, Pike County History… Petersburg history. My dad was a history teacher… I married a history teacher! When somebody asks me a history question above my pay grade… it’s a call to Sandy McBeth! She is the q...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news and information in and around Pike County! Today is July 4th! The 249th anniversary of our nation’s independence! There is no better guest for today’s program than Tom Morrison. Tom is a retired Social Studies Teacher, Government & History, from Pike Central High School. Tom is a true patriot. He is decorated with the Bronze Star from h...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news and information in and around Pike County! Our heritage of Coal Mining in Pike County is a deep vein. Fact check me, but I think 38% of our geography has been coal mined.  That, in part, is why our 334 square miles of land, only has about 12,500 inhabitants.  Our foot print is larger than that of New York City! One of the coal mines, this o...

Welcome to WPFC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news and information in and around Pike County! Nestled in the western rolling hills of Clay Township, on the border of Gibson County, is a hidden garden, a forrest preserve, that has brought thousands of visitors to this neighborhood for quite a few years. It is the Azalea Path Botanical Garden and Arboretum, we call it the “The Azalea Path." I...

Welcome to WFPC podcasting! This is a weekly program to serve as a news and information program for Pike County. Our guest today has the task of joining the businesses, industry and people of Pike County together to blend our individuality together in one cohesive solid front to make Pike County an Even Better place to live and call home.