Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town began on 1450 WHTC in 1959. From 1961- 1981 Juke Van Oss served as co-host and from 1981 to 2016 as sole host of the program. He was inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on July 14, 2009. Visit the Remembering Juke Page. When it comes to local talk, Talk of The Town takes the pulse of Holland. Local, state and national guests and your phone calls mak…Social links:
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Holland VFW Update May 4
Mike Martin, retired Post Commander with the Holland VFW Henry Wolters Post #2144 talked about Tulip Time activities, scholarships, Memorial Day observances, and the Veteran's Park, during the monthly segment on May 4, 2026.
21:09
State House Rep. Luke Meerman May 4
State House District 89 Representative Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) talked about help for foster children, the state budget situation, and farm financial struggles, during an abbreviated monthly appearance on May 4, 2026.
09:11
Community Foundation of Holland-Zeeland 5-1-26
Rachel Shelton with the CFHZ talks with Gary about the organization.
22:03
Holland Public Safety update 5-1-26
Gary chats with Captain Keith Mulder about Tulip Time safety precautions.
22:53
Brandy Herweyer 5-1-26
Brandy Herweyer with the City of Holland joins Gary as he broadcasts live from Holland's Ice Park.
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Macatawa Area Coordinating Council Update Apr. 30
Executive Director Jason Latham & Transportation Planner Alec Miller of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council talked about road construction, housing, public transportation, and the July 4th fireworks show, during the quarterly segment on Apr. 30, 2026.
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ESCAPE Ministries Update Apr. 30
Kevin Van Den Bosch, AJ Westendorp & Zech Blue from ESCAPE Ministries talked about the "Hero in Me," host homes, Career Connections, and "We Can" programs during the quarterly appearance on Apr. 30, 2026.
24:29
Money Matters Apr. 29
Investment Advisers Carey Koele and Brent Kehrwecker of the Koele Godfrey Investment Group discussed recent Federal Reserve actions, as well as common investing errors, during their quarterly appearance on Apr. 29, 2026.
24:56
Ottawa County Road Commission Update Apr. 29
Alex Doty of the Ottawa County Road Commission talked about upcoming projects and safety concerns during the quarterly segment on Apr. 29, 2026.
23:01
Tulip Time Preview Apr. 28
Gwen Auwerda, Executive Director of the Tulip Time Festival, previewed the 97th renewal of Holland's Annual Signature Event during an Apr. 28, 2026 appearance.
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