WHTC Perspectives

On the public affairs program for Oct. 19 & Oct. 25, 2026, Holland Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke talked about fire safety, with the emphasis on preventing lithium-ion battery fires as part of the "National Fire Prevention Week" initiative earlier in October.  

On the Oct. 11, 2026 public affairs program, Dr. Michael Brashears, executive director of Ottawa County Community Mental Health, talked about the changes with the formation of a new authority, and other related topics.

On the Oct. 4, 2026 public affairs program, Maddie Auriemma, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator at Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, and Cassidy Bernhardt, Victim Advocate/Prevention Educator at Hope College, talked about sexual assault prevention and response.

On the Sept. 27, 2026 public affairs program, Ottawa Co. Sheriff Eric DeBoer talked about Project B.E.A.C.O.N & Flock cameras.

On the Sept. 20, 2026 public affairs program, Holland School Superintendent Nick Cassidy and Kate Bolt, Executive Director with the Holland Educational Foundation, talked about the latest district developments, along with the upcoming HEF Red Tie Gala fundraiser.

On the Sept. 13, 2026 public affairs program, Mark Ludwig, Chair of the Board with the Allegan Conservation District, talked about the agency and a millage renewal proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot.

On the Sept. 6, 2026 public affairs program, retired Holland allergist Dr. Ulf Hierlwimmer addressed fall allergies, along with the vaccine season. 

On the Aug. 30, 2026 public affairs program, Ottawa County Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck talked about the Property Fraud Alert program, along with other responsibilities of his office.

On the Aug. 23, 2026 public affairs program, Executive Director Lisa Evans and Director of Early Education Services Sarah See of Community Action Allegan County discussed Head Start, Early Head Start, and helping families in need.

On the Aug. 16, 2026 public affairs program, Kevin Van Den Bosch and Brittany Tate with ESCAPE Ministries talked about the independent living program, career connections, and more.

On the Aug. 9, 2026 public affairs program, Chris Kleinjans, Director of Strategic Initiatives with the Allegan County Community Foundation, discussed ongoing efforts to address housing in the county.

On the Aug. 2, 2026 public affairs program, Jason Parks of Gateway Mission talked about recent developments, along with addressing homeless needs along the Lakeshore.

On the Jul. 26, 2026 public affairs program, Ottawa County District 4 Commissioner John Teeples (R-Jenison) talked about upcoming ballot proposals, the budget and Administrator Patrick Waterman, and more.

On the Jul. 19, 2026 public affairs program, Patrick Cisler, President/CEO with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, talked about the latest recipients of responsive grants and field of interest grants.

During the Jul. 12, 2026 public affairs program, Roger Kamps with Macatawa Resource Center talked about what his organization does, the upcoming Summer Celebration, and more.

On the Jul. 5, 2026 public affairs program, Rick Arnold and Craig Rich with the West Michigan Chapter, Michigan Society, Sons of the American Revolution, talked about the 250th birthday of the United States, their non-profit organization and upcoming events.

On the Jun. 28, 2026 public affairs program, Amanda Chappell, Youth Services Director with the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about current programs the ACCF is offering for area youth.

On the Jun. 21, 2026 public affairs program, Dave Lorenz, the new Executive Director of the West Michigan Tourist Association, discussed his new responsibilities and promotion of tourism for the region.

On the Jun. 14, 2026 public affairs program, Dave Rozman, Executive Director with Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, discussed his non-profit's work in addressing housing needs in the Holland/Zeeland area.

On the public affairs programs for May 31 and June 7, 2026, Ron Suszek, the new Director of Herrick District Library, talked about his background, his vision for the future, and other topics.

On the May 24, 2026 public affairs program, Dr. Michael Brashears, Executive Director with Community Mental Health of Ottawa County, discussed further the formation of a Community Mental Health Authority in the county.

On the May 17, 2026 public affairs program, Dr. Michael Brashears, Executive Director with Community Mental Health of Ottawa County, talked about the dangers of self-diagnosis through social media postings, as well as on the formation of a Community Mental Health Authority.

On the May 10, 2026 public affairs program, Jeff Haverdink, Head of Schools-Designate for Holland Christian Schools, talked more about assuming the operational leadership role at his alma mater in the second part of a two-part interview session.

On the May 3, 2026 public affairs program, Jeff Haverdink, Head of Schools-Designate for Holland Christian Schools, talked about assuming the operational leadership role at his alma mater in the first part of a two-part interview session.

On the Apr. 26, 2026 public affairs program, Richard "Doc" Jakubczak of the Holland Area Veteran's Council talked about the new Veteran's Park in Park Township and more.

On the Apr. 19, 2026 public affairs program, Tim Bearden, Superintendent of West Ottawa Public Schools, discussed an upcoming Non-Homestead Tax renewal proposal on the May 5, 2026 ballot, as well as other educational issues.

During the Apr. 12, 2026 public affairs program, Alicia Beene, Financial Wellness Program Manager with Holland-based Community Action House, talked about the grand opening of the Action House's new Resale Store on the North Side, as well as efforts to improve financial literacy among its guests.

On the Apr. 5, 2026 public affairs program, India Ambrose, Advancement Manager for Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about fundraising and volunteering efforts for the non-profit that helps those victimized by domestic violence. 

On the Mar. 29, 2026 public affairs program, India Ambrose, Advancement Manager for Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about efforts to help those victimized by such trauma. 

On the Mar. 22, 2026 public affairs program, Andy Kenyon, Parks Director for the City of Holland, briefed Holland City Council members on the end of the first season of the Holland Community Ice Park (remarks during the Mar. 18, 2026 City Council meeting).

On the Mar. 15, 2026 public affairs program, Kory Plockmeyer, Executive Director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, talked about the 2025 Nonprofit Community Assessment and its impacts.

On the Mar. 8, 2026 public affairs program, Linda Hart, Executive Director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau, discussed "Girlfriends Weekend" that kicked off the destination travel season along the Lakeshore, along with the local tourism landscape for 2026.

On the Mar. 1, 2026 public affairs program, Operations Director Joel Davenport and Community Energy Services Manager Andrew Reynolds of the Holland Board of Public Works described the 2026-2028 Holland Community Energy Plan before the Feb. 18, 2026 meeting of the Holland City Council, as the governing panel unanimously approved the plan after the presentation.

On the Feb. 22, 2026 public affairs program, Holland Board of Public Works General Manager Dave Koster talked about various energy-related topics.

On the Feb. 15, 2026 public affairs program, Jennifer Brozowski, Program Director of the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, talked about OCCAA and the upcoming Walk for Warmth.

On the Feb. 8, 2026 public affairs program, Craig Atwood, Executive Director of the Allegan County Road Commission, addressed various road issues.

On the Feb. 1, 2026 public affairs program, Ottawa County District 10 Commissioner Josh Brugger (R-Grand Haven) discussed his background, becoming the new Board Chairman, and the possibility of establishing a Community Mental Health Authority in the country.

On the public affairs programs of Jan. 18, 2026 & Jan. 25, 2026, Chris Kleinjans, Community Impact Officer-Housing for the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about his non-profit's efforts to address the housing need in Allegan County, along with the foundation's Impact Investing initiative.

On the Jan. 11, 2026 public affairs program, Executive Director Jay Riemersma of Gateway Mission talked about the opening of the new Eastport men's center.

On the Jan. 4, 2026 public affairs program, Saugatuck Public Schools Superintendent Mark Neidlinger talked about his first year as the operational leader, the completion of the 2020 bond approval projects, and the purchase of land for a proposed community recreational center.

On the Dec. 28, 2025 public affairs program, Patrick Cisler, President/CEO with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, discussed tips for charitable giving.

On the Dec. 21, 2025 public affairs program, Danielle Evans of Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence addresses the issue of domestic and sexual assault, and what her agency is doing to help those victimized by this.

On the Dec. 14, 2025 public affairs program, Rick Van Dorp, the new mayor of the City of Zeeland, talked about taking over the leadership position and his vision for the future of his community.

On the Dec. 7, 2025 public affairs program, Kevin Klynstra looks back at the 14 years he served as Zeeland's mayor and his 30 years overall on the Zeeland City Council as his retirement took effect on Dec. 1, 2025.

On the Nov. 30, 2025 public affairs program, state House District 85 Representative Brad Slagh (R-Zeeland Twp.) talked about legislative agreement of 45 day posting for legislative spending items (ear marks), state Board of Education new curriculum on Sex Ed that is veiled as health, and road funding plan - sales tax was eliminated from gasoline.

On the Nov. 23, 2025 public affairs program, Adrienne Woodland, Spokeswoman for AAA-The Auto Club Group, Michigan State Police Specialist Lieutenant DuWayne Robinson, and Steve Giffel, Senior Fleet Manager for AAA-The Auto Club Group, discussed various traffic safety awareness issues and programs ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

On the Nov. 16, 2025 public affairs program, Lisa Evans, Executive Director of the Allegan County Community Action Agency, talked about the CAA and its impact in the wake of the federal government shutdown.

On the Nov. 9 public affairs program, Garrett Dickey, District 8 Commander with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan, talked about Veterans Day and relating experiences.

On the Nov. 2, 2025 public affairs program, District 1 Commissioner Jim Barry (R-Holland) discussed legal settlements, new Administrator Patrick Waterman, the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, Hope College bond proposal, and Farms are the Tapas.

On the Oct. 26, 2025 public affairs program, Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck discussed the upcoming Nov. 4 municipal General Election and other election-related news.