What’s the story behind the witch on the rock in Rochester? How’s the local town clean up campaign going?

The producers of ORCTV’s show “Robbi Around Town” want answers.

For co-producer Robbi Dunn-Tracy, the show started as a spoof of the “The View,” but it’s since taken on a character all its own.

“We don’t discuss politics,”  Dunn-Tracy said. “It’s all just nice, fun facts. We want people to turn on the TV and get interested in things in the tri-town.”

Last year, Marion residents Dunn-Tracy, Lynne Parks-Kuhl and Theresa Fitzpatrick, approached ORCTV about creating a local talk show focused on spreading the news and uncovering interesting facts about the community.

Last year, Marion residents Dunn-Tracy, Lynne Parks-Kuhl and Theresa Fitzpatrick, approached ORCTV about creating a local talk show focused on spreading the news and uncovering interesting facts about the community.

“We are three moms who wanted to get the message out about the good things happening around the tri-town area,” Dunn-Tracy said. “Sometimes you just don’t hear about it.”

Fitzpatrick, who is a childhood friend of Dunn-Tracy’s, said the idea came from Dunn-Tracy’s “natural curiosity.”

“Robbi said a long time ago that she wanted to do this because she thought that the tri-town was missing a connection with local news,” Fitzpatrick said. “She has a pretty obvious curiosity about people around town.”

The best thing about the community, Parks-Kuhl said is that there is no shortage of good things to report on.

“I know how much positivity is out there,” she said. “We really cannot cover it all.”

Previous guests include, Rochester author CJ West, “GiftsToGive” founder Jim Stevens, and Recreation Department Director Jody Dickerson.

One episode featured a fashion fundraiser, during which Karma Salon in Marion, volunteered to do the hair and make-up of the models. Local shops such as Serendipity, in Marion, and Contrary, in Mattapoisett, also donated clothing around town.

Fitzpatrick said each episode can last in between 30 minutes to an hour and typically consists of three stories.

In the spirit of “pay it forward,” the show features a segment called “Robbi’s Raves,” in which Dunn-Tracy gives a shout-out to a local resident who has done something positive for the community.

“It’s a pat on the back from us for only good things,” Dunn-Tracy said. “It’s supposed to be a feel-good TV show.”

Another segment,  “Robbi’s Rovers,” features interviews and footage filmed by local residents who want to take part in the show.

Last year, the production team filmed Marion Recreational Basketball Playoff Championship game, during which the players’ friends became the “Rovers” and did the interviewing.

“We had all the kids get comments which was neat because they knew all of the players,” Dunn-Tracy said. “We wanted to promote how the Recreation Department is going all out with support for the team. This is such a fabulous place to raise a family. We’re very fortunate.”

Before going to ORCTV with the idea for the show, Dunn-Tracy says her experience with video equipment was with hand-held cameras.

Since taken classes at ORCTV, Dunn-Tracy says she, Fitzpatrick and Kuhl, do their own filming, editing and producing with some help from ORCTV Access Manager Robert Charito.

For Dunn-Tracy, it’s all about the local community.

“Anything that’s good karma, we just want to get it out there,” Dunn-Tracy said. “I love covering stories. I just have that inquisitive mind and love finding out about things.”