Focus on the Community
Focus On The Community is a community affairs program hosted by Dave Crooks.
If you have a community topic that would appeal to WFNB listeners and would like to be considered for an interview, call (812) 420-2518.
Below are some of our past shows.
Focus On The Community Podcasts

On this week’s Focus on the Community, we speak with Janet McCellan, the Planning & Zoning Administrator for the city of Brazil...
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Focus on the Community: Brazil Planning Zoni...
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Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndam gave his State Of The City Address on Tuesday January 24th at the Brazil Chamber of Commerce Luncheon...
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Focus on the Community: Brazil State of the C...
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On this episode of Focus on the Community, we speak with Larry Moss, President of Clay County Council...
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Focus on the Community: President of Clay Cou...
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For this Focus on the Community, take a listen to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State address he presented Tuesday, January 10th...
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Focus on the Community: 2023 Gov. Holcomb Sta...
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On this Focus on the Community, learn more about the new Clay Community Schools Police Department as Dave Crooks interviews their newly appointed Chief,...
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Focus on the Community: Clay Comm. Schools Po...
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On this Focus on the Community, Dave Crooks chats with Matt Ames, Public Information Officer at Indiana State Police Putnamville District. Learn how you...
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Focus on the Community: ISP PIO Matt Ames
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This weekend on Focus on the Community, Dave Crooks interviews Indiana State University Athletic Director, Sherard Clinkscales...
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Focus on the Community: ISU Athletic Director
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Dave Crooks’ special guests are Gunnery Sgt. Ricard Hernandez and Sarah Skelton. Learn more about the 75th Marines annual Toys for Tots...
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Focus on the Community: Toys for Tots 2022
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Nick Telezyn of the Terre Haute Optimist Club is the special guest this weekend on Focus on the Community. Bid on bargains now thru...
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Focus on the Community: Clothe-a-Child Campai...
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Coming up this weekend on Focus on the Community, my special guest is Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett. We cover several timely topics including...
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Focus on the Community: Mayor Duke Bennett
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Dr. Timothy Rayle has been hired to replace Jeff Fritz as Superintendent of Clay Community Schools effective July 1, 2023. Dave Crooks chats with...
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Focus on the Community: Dr. Timothy Rayle
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Will Tuesdays Election results have an impact on the Economy? What about rising interest rates? Economist Morton Marcus joins Dave Crooks this weekend during...
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Focus on the Community: Economist Morton Marc...
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Jim Shella and Dave Crooks speculate about the Election on Focus on the Community....
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Focus on the Community: Discussing upcoming E...
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Our candidate previews continue this weekend on Focus on the Community. State Representative Tonya Pfaff (D) of Terre Haute talks with Dave Crooks....
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Another candidate preview this weekend on Focus on the Community. In the open District 23 State Senate Race to replace Phil Boots, Democrat David...
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Focus on the Community: David Sanders and Spe...
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Our series of interviews with candidates running for office continues. Dave Crooks visits with State Representative Alan Morrison (R) of Brazil...
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Focus on the Community: Alan Morrison
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Dave Crooks interviews Mayor Tom Thomas McDermott Jr. of Hammond. He is the Democratic Nominee for US Senate challenging Republican Senator Todd Young....
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Focus on the Community: Thomas McDermott Jr.
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Dave Crooks interviews Mark Spelbring, Democratic Candidate for State Representative in District 42....
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Focus on the Community: Mark Spelbring for St...
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Andrew Horning, Libertarian Candidate for US Rep in IN 8th District is Dave Crooks’ special guest....
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Focus on the Community: Andrew Horning
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September is National College Savings Month. On this weekends Focus on the Community, Dave Crooks interviews Marissa Rowe, the Executive Director of Indiana’s CollegeChoice...
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Focus on the Community: College Savings Month
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On this episode of DLC Media’s Focus on the Community, Dave Crooks interviews Ray McCormick of Vincennes. Ray is the Democratic nominee for United...
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Focus on the Community: Ray McCormick
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Josh Alsip, President of Brazil Main Street Association discuss the upcoming 40 Fest in Downtown Brazil scheduled for September 17th from 11am-7pm....
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Focus on the Community: 2022 Route 40 Fest
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Josh Alsip, Director of Community Engagement for Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce discusses The See You in Terre Haute Plan with Dave Crooks on...
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Focus on the Community: See You in Terre Haut...
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Dave Crooks interviews Michael Hadley, Project Coordinator for Inside Out Recovery in Brazil. Learn about a special event coming to Forest Park on August...
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Focus on the Community: Inside Out Recovery
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Local public schools are beginning a new school year. What should parents know and how can we stay connected while keeping our students safe?...
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Focus on the Community: Jeff Fritz, Superinte...
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Most Volunteer Fire Departments are struggling to find Firemen. Tune in Focus on the Community this weekend and hear from Van Buren Township Chief,...
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Focus on the Community: Van Buren Township Vo...
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This weeks “Focus on the Community” guest is Indiana State’s Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales. Great conversation about all things ISU Athletics you won’t...
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Focus on the Community: ISU Athletics
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Why are their so many traffic accidents on Interstate 70 between Terre Haute and Indianapolis? Coming up this weekend on DLC Media’s Focus on...
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Focus on the Community: ISP Sgt. Ames discuss...
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Have you been wondering what is really going on with our US and World Economy? Hear from Economist Morton Marcus on this weekends Focus...
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According to the CDC, 1 in 5 Children and 1 in 3 adults struggle with Obesity. On this weekend on Focus on the Community,...
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Focus on the Community: Obesity Epidemic in A...
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Dave Crooks interviews Tim and Kelly Drake this week on Focus on the Community. They own and operate The Mill in Terre Haute. Learn...
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Focus on the Community: The Mill in Terre Hau...
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Program host Dave Crooks discusses President Biden’s proposals to change gun laws with Steve Ellis, owner of Top Guns in Terre Haute and his...
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Focus on the Community: Proposal to change gu...
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Mark Jaynes the Voice of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network talks with Dave Crooks about this Sundays race. They will discuss improvements at...
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Focus on the Community: The voice of the Indy...
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May is National Mental Health Month. Dave Crooks interviews Melvin Burks, CEO of Hamilton Center and Meghan Creech, Chief of Utility Service at Hamilton...
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Focus on the Community: Mental Health Awarene...
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Why are gas and diesel prices at record highs? This weekend on Focus on the Community, we get an insider’s perspective on pricing, supply,...
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Focus on the Community: Indiana Food Fuel As...
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This weekend on Focus on the Community, Dave Crooks of DLC Media News and Jon Swaner of WTHI-TV discuss the competitive races in Tuesdays...
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Focus on the Community: 2022 Primary Election...
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This weekend on DLC Media’s Focus on the Community, an opposing interview on the Vigo County School Corporation School Referendum. Steve Ellis, Chair of...
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Focus on the Community: Vote No Vigo County
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This week, Dave Crooks speaks with Dr. Rob Haworth, Vigo County School Corporation Superintendent, and Lori Danielson the Chair of the Vote YES PAC....
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Focus on the Community: Vote Yes Vigo County
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Dave Crooks interviews Carla Knapp, the Public Relations Specialist at the Indianapolis Zoo. Learn more about the Zoo and the many unique features going...
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Focus on the Community: Indianapolis Zoo
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Kevin Rader guest hosts this weeks Focus on the Community. Rader spoke with Marc Lotter, former director of strategic communications for the Trump Campaign...
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Focus on the Community: Chief Communications ...
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Dave Crooks interviews Andrew Bowman, President of the Brazil Rotary Club. They discuss details of upcoming 4th of July Celebration and how you can...
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Focus on the Community: 2022 Brazil Rotary 4t...
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Dave Crooks interviews Nicole Fry, Executive Director of the Brazil branch of the Wabash Valley YMCA. She will update the community on the many...
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Focus on the Community: Clay County YMCA
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Dave Crooks interviews 3 guests concerned about logging in the Owen-Putnam State Forest. Jeff Stant represents Indiana Forest Alliance. Jeff and Lora Kemp represent...
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Focus on the Community: Logging in the Owen-P...
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Dave Crooks interviews Clay County Sheriff Paul Harden and Chief Deputy Josh Clarke. The program will focus on the proposed expansion of the local...
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Focus on the Community: Local Jail Expansion
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Dave Crooks interviews Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham. This wide-ranging interview will give listeners an update on the many changes and improvements to the city...
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Focus on the Community: Brazil Mayor Brian Wy...
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This episode of Focus on the Community, it’s all about politics in the Hoosier State. Kevin Rader, former Statehouse Bureau Reporter for WTHR-TV and...
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Focus on the Community: Politics in the Hoosi...
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This weekend on Focus on the Community, Dave Crooks interviews State Representative Tonya Pfaff, Democrat of Terre Haute. They will discuss the latest legislative...
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Focus on the Community: State Rep. Tonya Pfaf...
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Dave Crooks interviews State Senator Jon Ford of Terre Haute to discuss more about the upcoming session of the Indiana General Assembly....
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Focus on the Community: Senator Jon Ford
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Clay County, Indiana Commissioners Paul Sanders and Marty Heffner discuss a proposal to expand the current Clay County Jail....
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Focus on the Community: Clay County Commissio...
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Vigo County Commissioner Brendan Kerns discusses topics including duties as Commissioner, the latest on the new and old Vigo County Jail, public access to...
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Focus on the Community: Commissioner Kerns
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