Dave Crooks interviews Mayor Tom Thomas McDermott Jr. of Hammond. He is the Democratic Nominee for US Senate challenging Republican Senator Todd Young.

Most Volunteer Fire Departments are struggling to find Firemen. Tune in Focus on the Community this weekend and hear from Van Buren Township Chief, Pete Taylor and Cody Ray Barnard as they discuss todays challenges with Dave Crooks, as well as a special Open House coming up at the Harmony Firehouse on Saturday, August 13th from 4pm-8pm created to help recruit more volunteers to protect our community.

Vigo County Commissioner Brendan Kerns discusses topics including duties as Commissioner, the latest on the new and old Vigo County Jail, public access to Otter Creek, and, the new Terre Haute Casino.