Focus On The Community is a community affairs program hosted by Dave Crooks.

If you have a community topic that would appeal to WAMB 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

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Focus on the Community: Sony DADC

On this Focus on the Community, we speak with Heather Strohm, Business Development Manager for Sony DADC in Terre Haute....
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Focus on the Community: Brazil Concert Band

On this Focus on the Community, we speak with Matt Huber, Director of the Brazil Concert Band...
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Focus on the Community: ISP PIO Sgt. Ames

On this Focus on the Community we speak with Indiana State Police PIO Sgt. Ames....
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Focus on the Community: Thrive West Central

On this Focus on the Community, we speak with Ryan Keller of Thrive West Central....
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Focus on the Community: Trees Inc.

On this Focus on the Community we speak with Elizabeth Scamihorn with Trees Inc....
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Focus on the Community: Parke Trails Alliance

On this Focus on the Community we speak with Steve Schmidt with the Parke County Trails Alliance....
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Focus on the Community: Vigo County Public Library

On this Focus on the Community, the guest is Elizabeth Scamihorn of the Vigo County Public Library...
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Focus on the Community: March 18th Cracker Barrel Session

On this Focus on the Community, listen to the March 18th Cracker Barrel session featuring State Senator Jon Ford and State Representative Bob Heaton....
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Focus on the Community: 4-H Youth Development

On this episode of Focus on the Community, we speak with Natalie Korniak, Education Director with the Purdue Extension Service. She talks about plans...
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Focus on the Community: Senior Economic Advisor

On this episode of Focus on the Community we speak with Jim Coffenberry, Senior Economic Advisor with Thrive West Central...
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Focus on the Community: Vigo County Commissioner Switzer

On this episode of Focus on the Community, we speak with Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer....
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Focus on the Community: Parke County Commissioner Jim Meece

On this installment of Focus on the Community, we chat with Parke County Commissioner, Jim Meece....
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Focus on the Community: Clay County Commissioner

On this episode of Focus on the Community, we speak with Marty Heffner, Clay County Commissioner....
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Focus on the Community: Mayor Duke Bennett

On this Focus on the Community, we speak with Mayor of Terre Haute, Duke Bennett....
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Focus on the Community: Brazil Planning & Zoning

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 State of the City Address

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: President of Clay County Council

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: 2023 Gov. Holcomb State of the State

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: Clay Comm. Schools Police Department

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: ISP PIO Matt Ames

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: ISU Athletic Director

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: Toys for Tots 2022

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: Clothe-a-Child Campaign

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: Mayor Duke Bennett

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: Dr. Timothy Rayle

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: Economist Morton Marcus

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: Discussing upcoming Elections

Jim Shella and Dave Crooks speculate about the Election on Focus on the Community....
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Focus on the Community: State Representative Tonya Pfaff

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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Focus on the Community: David Sanders and Spencer Deery

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: Alan Morrison

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: Thomas McDermott Jr.

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: Mark Spelbring for State Rep.

Dave Crooks interviews Mark Spelbring, Democratic Candidate for State Representative in District 42....
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Focus on the Community: Andrew Horning

Andrew Horning, Libertarian Candidate for US Rep in IN 8th District is Dave Crooks’ special guest....
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Focus on the Community: College Savings Month

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: Ray McCormick

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: 2022 Route 40 Fest

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: See You in Terre Haute Plan

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: Inside Out Recovery

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: Jeff Fritz, Superintendent of Clay Community Schools

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: Van Buren Township Vol. Fire Dept.

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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