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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Visitors Bureau Update Feb. 26
Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau, talked about the start of the destination tourism season, the impact of the upcoming Tulip Time Festival, and Holland in Bloom during a Feb. 26, 2026 appearance.
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Zeeland Historical Society Update Feb. 26
Ken Kolk of the Zeeland Historical Society talked about current exhibits, the history of the area, and upcoming activities, during the monthly appearance on Feb. 26, 2026.
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Salvation Army Update Feb. 25
Capt. Matt Winters, co-pastor with the Salvation Army or Holland, discussed the upcoming move of the Community Kitchen, addressing the needs of the homeless, current and upcoming programs, and more during his monthly appearance on Feb. 25, 2026.
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Allegan Co. Community Foundation Update Feb. 24
Stephanie Calhoun, President/CEO of the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about legacy giving, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, leadership training, volunteering, and more during the monthly segment on Feb. 24, 2026.
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State Rep. Brad Slagh Feb. 23
State House District 85 Representative Brad Slagh (R-Zeeland Twp.) discussed the proposed budget, data centers, taxes and more during his monthly appearance on Feb. 23, 2026.
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Hope College Report Feb. 23
Stephanie Schafer of Hope College discussed the impact of "Day of Caring," along with previewing upcoming activities and events, during the weekly report on Feb. 23, 2026.
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Gateway Mission Update Feb. 23
Jason Parks with Gateway Mission discussed the upcoming pickleball tournament, addressing the needs of the homeless, the thrift store and more during the monthly appearance on Feb. 23, 2026.
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Clerk's Corner: Bob Genetski Feb. 20
Allegan County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bob Genetski talked hockey, elections, and CPL during his monthly appearance on Feb. 20, 2026.
23:48
The Telephone Man Feb. 20
Tim Weststrate, External, State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs with AT&T Michigan, talked about smartphone use in the classroom, upcoming Samsung Unpacked event, the Lumen's Mass Markets acquisition, AT&T and major sporting events, and the upcoming 150th AT&T anniversary, during his monthly appea…
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Holland City Council Update Feb. 19
Fifth Ward Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem Scott Corbin talked about housing, community energy plan, ice park, budget, and more during the monthly Holland City Council update on Feb. 19, 2026.
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