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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City Hall Update: Mayor Nathan Bocks Jan. 15
Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks discussed the budget making process and downtown development during the monthly segment on Jan. 15, 2026.
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House Call with Dr. Ulf Hierlwimmer Jan. 15
Retired Holland allergist Dr. Ulf Hierlwimmer discussed the rise in flu and measles cases, adjusting to seasonal climate changes when traveling to and subsequently returning from the south and west, and growing public mistrust in organ donation, during his monthly appearance on Jan. 15, 2026.
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Community Action House Update Jan. 14
Scott Rumpsa, CEO of Community Action House, talked about accomplishments during 2025 and needs in 2026 during the monthly segment on Jan. 14, 2026.
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ODC Network Update Jan. 13
Maddie Tunison, Manager of Marketing and Communication with the ODC Network, talked about the Unplugged Speaker Series, the Gear Up podcast, Maple Sugar Time, summer camps, and the Birds of Prey Flight Chamber, during the monthly appearance on Jan. 13, 2026.
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Holland Museum Update Jan. 13
Holland Museum's Kate Leighton Colburn, Director of Development and Communications, and Maddalena Frissora, Curator of Exhibitions, talked about current and upcoming exhibits and events during the monthly update on Jan. 13, 2026.
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State House Rep. Nancy DeBoer Jan. 12
State House District 86 Representative Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) discussed education issues and more during her monthly appearance on Jan. 12, 2026.
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Hope College Report Jan. 12
Stephanie Schafer of Hope College previewed upcoming activities and events at the Holland school during the return of her weekly series on Jan. 12, 2026.
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Recipes with Chef Terry Tucker Jan. 12
Chef Terry Tucker of Freedom Village passed along recipes for Lowfat Blueberry/Cranberry Bran Muffins, Frittata with Potatoes and Spinach, Community Chili, Jicama Orange Coleslaw, Tangerine and Roasted Beef Salad with Feta and Pistachios, WInter Fruit Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing, Easy Chee…
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Allegan Co. Govt. Update Jan. 9
Allegan County Administrator Rob Sarro and County Board Chairman Scott Beltman (R-Hopkins) discussed various county government topics during the monthly segment on Jan. 9, 2026.
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Ask the Attorney: Nathan Bocks Jan. 9
Attorney Nathan Bocks of Central Park Law discussed legal transitions involving loved ones during the monthly segment on Jan. 9, 2026.
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