WHTC Perspectives

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.

On the Oct. 19, 2025 public affairs program, Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski talked about the upcoming Nov. 4 Municipal General Election in his jurisdiction.

On the Oct. 12, 2025 public affairs program, Mark DeWitt, Chief Advancement Officer at Evergreen Commons, previewed the upcoming 40th anniversary program, took a look back at what the ministry has done for seniors along the Lakeshore, and looked ahead to what it can do in the future.

On the Oct. 5, 2025 public affairs program, Stephanie Calhoun, President/CEO of the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about the upcoming Souptober effort, along with plans for the foundation's 60th anniversary.

On the Sept. 28, 2025 public affairs program, Lesley Coghill, Director of Prevention & Organizational Development, and Suzanne Katerberg, Crisis & Supportive Services Coordinator with Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about their agency and a fall training series.

On the Sept. 21, 2025 public affairs program, Jessica Lynch, board member with Neighbors Plus, talked about what her ministry does, along with an upcoming fundraiser.

On the Sept. 14, 2025 public affairs program, President/CEO Patrick Cisler with the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area was joined by Executive Director Kory Plockmeyer of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance to talk about their organizations and the current atmosphere surrounding the non-profit community.

On the Sept. 7, 2025 public affairs program, Jason Parks of Gateway Mission discussed still-high levels of homelessness in the Holland/Zeeland area, and efforts to reach those without a home.

On the Aug. 31, 2025 public affairs program, Stephanie Calhoun, President/CEO with the Allegan County Community Foundation, talked about current and upcoming programs and initiatives.

On the Aug. 24, 2025 public affairs program, Holland School Superintendent Nick Cassidy discussed the start of classes for a new academic year in his district.

On the Aug. 17, 2025 public affairs program, Holland ophthalmologist Dr. Bryan Huffman talked about his marathon swimming efforts to raise funds for the Holland Aquatic Center Foundation. 

On the Aug. 10, 2025 public affairs program, Hillary Hatch, Public Affairs Specialist with the US Social Security Administration office in Grand Rapids, discussed the impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on social security, the upcoming 90th anniversary of the agency, and more.

On the Aug. 3, 2025 public affairs program, Bob Mulder, Electric Power Supply & Market Operations Manager with the Zeeland Board of Public Works, talked about his municipal utility and the refreshing of its Integrated Resource Plan.

On the Jul. 27, 2025 public affairs program, Michelle Rottschafer, Communications & Engagement Coordinator from Disability Network Lakeshore, and Jeff Vedders, Senior Manager of Resource Navigation with Community Action House, talked about their non-profits.

On the Jul. 20, 2025 public affairs program, Holland City Manager Keith Van Beek, Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks, and other Holland City Council members discuss a Headlee Amendment Override Proposal that will be on the Nov. 4 municipal general election ballot for Holland city voters to decide upon. The remarks came from the Jul. 16, 2025 Holland City Council meeting in which the governing panel voted to place the measure on the ballot.

On the July 13, 2025 public affairs program, Lisa Boeve and Alyssa MacDonald of Hope Pkgs talked about foster care and their non-profit effort.

On the Jul. 6, 2025 public affairs program, Interim Manager Jim Storey and new Manager Matt Neyens with West Michigan Regional Airport talked about the transition in leadership, and the future of the facility.

During the Jun. 29, 2025 public affairs program, remarks from Ottawa County Board Chairman John Teeples (R-Jenison), Commissioner and former Chairman Joe Moss (R-Hudsonville), and Interim County Administrator Gary Rosema about the search for a new county administrator, made during the Jun. 24, 2025 Board meeting.

On the Jun. 22, 2025 public affairs program, US Army Brigade Commander Michael Tremblay responds to questions during a public interview session on Jun. 12, 2025 before the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, as he is a finalist for the vacant, full-time County Administrator position.

On the June 15, 2025 public affairs program, Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Villar talked about changes he has made to his department since his arrival in January.

On the June 8, 2025 public affairs program, AJ Westendorp and Kevin Van Den Bosch of ESCAPE Ministries discussed the start of the annual "Career Connections" youth employment initiative.

On the June 1, 2025 public affairs program, Ottawa County District 1 Commissioner Jim Barry (R-Park Twp.) discussed the paused closure plans for the JH Campbell power plant, as well as the search for a new Ottawa County Administrator.

On the May 25, 2025 public affairs program, Richard "Doc" Jakubczak of the Holland Area Veterans Council discussed the ongoing efforts to build a veterans park in Park Township, along with the upcoming May 26 Memorial Day parade & Pilgrim Home Cemetery program.

On the May 18, 2025 public affairs program, Jenn Smith & Stacy Kamphuis of the Senior Marketing Group The Lakeshore Area previewed the annual Senior Community Day, slated for May 30 at Central Wesleyan Church.

On the May 11, 2025 public affairs program, Tim Bearden, superintendent of West Ottawa Public Schools, talked about deep fakes, new school buildings, and the West Ottawa High class of 2025.

On the May 4, 2025 public affairs program, Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck discussed the upcoming May 7 Real ID deadline, the May 6 election, and more.

On the Apr. 27, 2025 public affairs program, Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney Sarah Matwiejczyk talked about child abuse, as April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month.

On the Apr. 20, 2025 public affairs program, Executive Director Michelle Stempien and Associate Director of Development/Communications Kate Leighton-Colburn of the Holland Museum talked about a crucial fundraising effort, along with current and upcoming exhibits and programs.

On the Apr. 13, 2025 public affairs program, Executive Director Jason Latham and Transportation Planner Alec Miller of the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council talked about the Safe Streets for All safety action plan.

On the April 6, 2025 public affairs program, Dr. Kyle Mayer, Ottawa Area Intermediate School District Superintendent, and Tim Bearden, West Ottawa Public Schools Superintendent, discussed the May 6 OAISD Special Education Millage ballot proposal.

On the Mar 30, 2025 public affairs program, Maddie Auriemma, Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate with Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence, talked about dealing with sexual assault ahead of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

On the Mar. 23, 2025 public affairs program, Detective Sergeant Jason Valenzuela of the Holland Department of Public Safety Police Services talked about scams and frauds.

On the Mar. 16, 2025 public affairs program, Liz DeLaLuz of Heart of West Michigan United Way talked about the merged regional agency and the Community Needs Assessment that it conducted.

On the Mar. 9, 2025 public affairs program, Jason Parks of Gateway Mission talked about the "pausing" of the Gateway Spoon Cafe & Grill, along with the sale of the Men's Mission site off of West 7th Street and River Ave.

On the Mar. 2, 2025 public affairs program, Sara DeVries, Public Relations Manager with the Herrick District Library, talked about the just-completed $5.1 renovation of the main River Ave. branch, along with the relevance of libraries today.

On the Feb. 23, 2025 public affairs program, Allegan County Administrator Rob Sarro and District 5 County Commissioner/Board Chairman Gale Dugan (R-Otsego) discussed the budget process, including the Community Input Survey that begins in earnest on Feb. 24.