Becky Starkenburg, Dean of Students at Hope College, talked about the start of the school's 162nd Academic Year and more during an appearance in a live broadcast at the DeWitt Center of Hope College on Aug. 31, 2023.

Becky Starkenburg, Dean of Students at Hope College, talked about the start of the school's 162nd Academic Year and more during an appearance in a live broadcast at the DeWitt Center of Hope College on Aug. 31, 2023.

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 make Talk of the Town a Holland tradition. Don't miss a single broadcast with Host Ed VerSchure.

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Becky Starkenburg @ Hope Aug. 31

Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker discussed winter motoring safety, fingerprinting, the upcoming reserve academy, identity theft, school resource deputies, and handling firearms safely, during the monthly appearance on Feb. 5, 2026.

<a href="https://www.allegancounty.org/courts-law-enforcement/sheriff-s-office-corrections-center">Allegan County Sheriff</a> Frank Baker discussed winter motoring safety, fingerprinting, the upcoming reserve academy, identity theft, school resource deputies, and handling firearms safely, during the monthly appearance on Feb. 5, 2026.

Allegan Co. Sheriff Frank Baker Feb. 5

Assistant City Manager Matt Van Dyken of the City of Holland discussed the Holland Ice Park, along with current and upcoming activities and events, during the monthly update on Feb. 5, 2026.

Assistant City Manager Matt Van Dyken of the <a href="https://www.cityofholland.com/">City of Holland</a> discussed the Holland Ice Park, along with current and upcoming activities and events, during the monthly update on Feb. 5, 2026.

Holland City Hall Update Feb. 5

Hillary Hatch, Public Affairs Specialist with the US Social Security Administration office in Grand Rapids, talked about getting a 1099 form for tax purposes, determining when is the best time to start collecting benefits, rules for spouses and ex-spouses collecting benefits, and more during her monthly appearance on Feb. 4, 2026.

Hillary Hatch, Public Affairs Specialist with the <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/">US Social Security Administration</a> office in Grand Rapids, talked about getting a 1099 form for tax purposes, determining when is the best time to start collecting benefits, rules for spouses and ex-spouses collecting benefits, and more during her monthly appearance on Feb. 4, 2026.

Becky Starkenburg @ Hope Aug. 31

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