Delaware County Today with Bret Busby 6/13/25

Friday, June 13 – Delaware County Today with Bret Busby

Guest-hosted by Bret Busby, this special Father’s Day weekend edition of Delaware County Today features:

• In studio with Alisa Wells and Anitra Montgomery, Brett covered:

 What Juneteenth is and why it matters

 What to expect at Saturday’s big event at McCullough Park

 How you can get involved — including as a volunteer!

• State Senator Scott Alexander discusses life after legislative session, upcoming summer study committees, and his ongoing push to address Indiana’s property tax challenges. He also reflects on the personal side of public service—balancing fatherhood, a career as an appraiser, and life in the Indiana General Assembly.

• Dr. Richard Petts, Associate Dean and Sociology Professor at Ball State University, shares timely insights into the changing role of fathers in modern families. He explores how remote work, pandemic-era shifts, and shared household responsibilities are reshaping family dynamics—for the better.

Also in this episode:

 Muncie Civic Theatre’s 1776 opens this weekend

 Cook & Belle hit the stage in Anderson

 Celebrate Juneteenth Saturday at McCulloch Park from 2–9 PM