WFPC Podcasting

For as long as I’ve been around Pike County, we’ve had the Zoar Mosquito Festival in Lockhart Township, just east of Stendal. At the old WFPC I’d usually interview Jim or Ruth Carlisle who were very active in the organization of the festival. In 2026 two of their children, Beth Goeppner and Max Carlisle help carry on that tradition and they are here today to discuss this year's Zoar Mosquito Fest!...

Last year, we visited with Irma Capehart Burch who was born in rural Pike County in February of 1928! A lot has changed over the past eleven decades. We talked about so many things and we just scratched the surface. So here we are again! Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard, Shoultz Eye Care, The Log Ends Farm...

Our nation is celebrating the 250 birthday of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s been the greatest experiment in governance of country. The signers of that document, declaring their freedom from the King of England put their futures and lives, as well as those of their families in jeopardy. Pike County, and the surrounding area, celebrates that day for as long as I’ve been here i...

There is a study by the Barna Group, that tells us the largest growing segment of the evangelical church in the United States is 18-30 year olds and largely male. Gen Z, they’re going to church. They're attending more than older adults!  We have a non-denominational study group in Pike County that targets that population. It’s organized by an old friend of mine, Blake Henson and his wife Vee. We’r...

Our guest today is US Congressman Mark Messmer who is our representative to the federal government to pass or defeat bills through the House of Representatives. He one of 435 voting members. He is in his first term, however, Pike County is familiar with him from serving in the state house and then the state senate.  Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting!  The program is brought...

Over the years Indiana State government district boundaries change. Most of Pike County is now in House District 75, which traditionally was a bit more southern.  So today northern Pike, from the White River, and most of Pike County stretches down through Newburgh to Ohio River! But, we have a friend in that seat, Cindy Ledbetter, who is with us today to discuss what is going on with State Governm...

In the early 1970’s there was a concept to combine rural schools so students would have more opportunities and it was driven by declining enrollment, budgetary restraints and reducing administrative costs and to offer a stronger curriculum to those students. Opposition came in the name of individual identity of the specific community. In Pike County, we were combining high schools from Otwell, Win...

Indianapolis Power and Light has been an integral part of the Pike County area for 60 years! Our guests today have been a part of that transition for a log time. Gary Leavitt was one of the early arrivals and Rodger Whann came just a few years later. Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard, Shoultz Eye Care, The...

Pike Animal Welfare Shelter, formerly Pike Animal Welfare Society….we know as PAWS.  It was a refuge for homeless animal in Pike County. Today we’re with Brian Kiesel and Ashlee Willis, with PAWS to discuss where things are today. Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard, Shoultz Eye Care, The Log Ends Farm Bed an...

During the time of the Petersburg tornado, now 36 years ago, there was preacher, who hadn’t been here long, but he was a catalyst for helping to get things done. His stay here, was about normal for preachers, but the impact he and his family left continues today. We have Jeff Stratton on with us today. Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Hath...

For the past few years in Petersburg, Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day we will see banners hanging from the street lights honoring our Hometown Hero military veterans. It was created by some relatively new comers to Pike County along with Mayor Klipsch and the cooperation of others. Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Hathaway Excavating and Ro...

A couple of weeks ago, we had a program discussing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and how the true meaning is often camouflaged with the Easter Bunny.  But following the resurrection, Christ was back on Earth for 40 days.  There were over 500 witnesses to this before his ascension to Heaven. Today we’re discussing these 40 days and what culminates with Pentecost. Thanks for joining us for this pr...

We are preparing for a republican primary with two candidates for Sheriff. Buck Seger and Dallas Killian. Let’s get on with part two of our interview. Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting!  The program is brought to you by Hathaway Excavating and Rock Yard, Shoultz Eye Care, The Log Ends Farm Bed and Breakfast, The Dustin Schnarr Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, Harris Re...

If you haven’t seen or heard, we have a sheriff’s race in the republican primary next month. We have two candidates. Both about the same age. They’ve both been with the department for a while. One, Dallas Killian, serves as Chief Deputy for the current sheriff. The other is Buck Seger, a former road deputy now serving as School Resource Officer at Pike Central. We have a decision to make and many...

Easter. It should be the most sacred of our holidays. But like Christmas it is commercialized, camoflage and painted up with beautiful pastel colors, easter egg hunts, chocolate, candy & colorful eggs in baskets, presented by the Easter Bunny. It’s easy to Today we’re exploring Easter. Our guest today Pastor Ralph Newkirk of Arthur General Baptist Church. Thanks for joining us for this program...

CEDA. What is it? We’re starting to see some publicity on CEDA with local faces. It is the Commission to End Drug Abuse in Pike County. At first glance you think, this is just another bureaucratic acronym developed by a think tank in Indianapolis or Washington DC that becomes a mandate to our local governments and we've got to spend the money? The director for CEDA is Lindsey Boyd Denno. She is ou...

If you are an automobile enthusiast and you’ve been around Pike County for a while, certainly you’ve seen or heard of Timeless Classics which is a local car club that has been around since the 1970s! Today we’re going to learn more about the club from a couple of members, Gene Keepes and Bob O’Rourke! Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting!  The program is brought to you by Hath...

March, in Indiana is a special time of year… your favorite team falls off, you find another to carry you through One Shining Moment. Last week we spoke with Gary Lemond and we’re doing kind of a part two to that.  Hopefully in the future we can feature more other teams, girls and boys, different sports but for this moment we’ve Craig Weisman, Adam Seitz and Coach Brian Wahl and we’re going to talk...

As we get into March, in Indiana, you think of March Madness. Hoosier hysteria! Gyms filled with fans anticipating excitement! The Roof, The Roof, The Roof is on fire. In the 50 years of Pike Central… we’ve had a few pretty good basketball runs. A catalyst for a lot of that was now retired athletic director Gary Lemond! Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brou...

When the 1970s rolled around, people started preparing for our bicentennial. as I sell a house from that era often I notice in the pitch of the the porch roof, or above the garage somewhere is an American Eagle with wings spread. Your kitchen wallpaper and paneling were colonial American based themes. Companies marketed colonial items and they love to put the decals or stamp of the liberty Bell or...

Host Randy Harris sits down with Matt Wells — a Pike County native who rose from volunteer firefighter and EMS director to Assistant Chief at the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office. They discuss his personal journey, major responses like the 2005 tornado, and how small-town values shaped his career. The episode explores the State Fire Marshal’s mission: fire prevention, investigations, and safety...

Welcome to WFPC Podcasting! This is a weekly look at news, information and the people in and around Pike County! One thing that endeared Pike County to me, when I pulled into town, was community and caring about each other. 70 years ago, some of the people in the community realized we needed a stronger baseball presence within the community. After all, the best first baseman in major league ball p...

As we’ve mentioned before, Pike County has a wealth of talented local musicians. The per capita ratio has to be strong. Two of my all time favorites are Lynna and Jim Woolsey! They been making great music for decades! 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...

Pike County Prosecutor Darrin McDonald and his Chief Deputy Sarah Stephens received a little help last year in a deputy prosecutor Logan Tedrow. Logan has taken the bull by the horns and is making an attempt in being proactive to prevent crime before it happens. We’re going to discuss a lot today. Thanks for joining us for this program of WFPC Podcasting! The program is brought to you by Harris Re...

Our 2nd WFPC Podcasted featured Pike County Economic Development Director Ashley Polen Willis! That was in early last summer! Ashley is a local product who is always working to keep up us with the competition! 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 po...