Talk of the Town

Allegan County Administrator Rob Sarro and Commissioner Brad Luebbers (R-Hamilton) discussed the Conservation District millage renewal request, county parks, upcoming issues, and more during the monthly appearance on Mar. 13, 2026.

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Nathan Bocks of Central Park Law discussed legacy giving, conservatorship and guardianship, and tax liabilities, during the monthly segment on Mar. 13, 2026.

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Judge Juanita Bocanegra of the 58th District Court discussed arrest warrants, search warrants, and presentation/review of evidence in a jury trial, during the monthly segment on Mar. 12, 2026.

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James Smead, Director of Resale Operations with the Community Action House, talked about the impending opening of a new resale store on Holland's North Side, and more during the monthly segment on Mar. 11, 2026.

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Kate Leighton-Colburn, Director of Development and Communications with the Holland Museum, talked about current and upcoming exhibits and activities during the monthly segment on Mar. 10, 2026.

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State House District 86 Representative Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) discussed tourism, literacy, higher education funding, housing, and another former Holland Mayor, Kurt Dykstra, during her monthly appearance on Mar. 9, 2026.

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Stephanie Schafer from Hope College highlighted upcoming activities and events during the weekly report on Mar. 9, 2026.

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Chef Terry Tucker of Freedom Village passed along recipes for Cheese Tortellini & Kale Soup, Zigenersalat, Irish Soda Bread, Vegan Garbanzo Bean Salad, Slow-Cooked Chicken Cacciatore, Shepherd’s Pie, Pork Chops with Rhubarb Sauce, Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions, Roasted Beets, Kriek Cabbage, Chocolate Flourless Torte Cake, Pear Bread, Sesame Asparagus Salad, and Roquefort Pear Salad during his monthly appearance on Mar. 9, 2026.(For hard copies of these recipes, call Freedom Village at 616-820-7400 and ask for Liv in Marketing)

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Kory Plockmeyer, Executive Director of the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance, talked about the 2025 Nonprofit Community Assessment and its impacts during a Mar. 6, 2026 appearance.

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Community Policing Officers Spencer DeGraaf and Rod Mendoza of the Holland Department of Public Safety talked about community policing, CRASE, other services, and more during the monthly update on Mar. 6, 2026.

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Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker and Sheriff's Capt. JP Damveld talked about jail operations, animal control, the Police Staff and Command class, and handling public information needs, during the monthly segment on Mar. 5, 2026.

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Holland City Manager Keith Van Beek discussed a planned Recycling Center, Spring Clean-Up, and more during his monthly appearance on Mar. 5, 2026.

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Hillary Hatch, Public Affairs Specialist with the US Social Security Administration office in Grand Rapids, discussed tax information, National Slam the Scam Day, Medicare and more, during her monthly appearance on Mar. 4, 2026.

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Maddie Tunison of the ODC Network discussed concerns due to winter snow runoff, invasive species, maple tree tapping time, and the "unplugged" series, during her monthly appearance on Mar. 4, 2026.

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Matt Neyens, Manager of West Michigan Regional Airport, talked about various topics during his monthly appearance on Mar. 3, 2026.

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Zeeland Mayor Rick Van Dorp talked about a new fire chief, reinstating development tools from the state, the budget process and more during his monthly appearance on Mar. 3, 2026.

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Mike Martin, past Post Commander with the Holland VFW Post #2144, talked about the upcoming Memorial Day Parade in Holland, the Veterans Park in Park Twp., and other veterans matters during a Mar. 2, 2026 appearance.

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Stephanie Schafer had the latest on upcoming Hope College activities and events during her weekly segment on Mar. 2, 2026.

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State House District 89 Representative Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) discussed housing, the budget, and school safety during his monthly appearance on Mar. 2, 2026.

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Mark Dewitt, Chief Advancement Officer with Evergreen Commons, discussed membership, along with upcoming programs and events, during the monthly segment on Feb. 27, 2026. 

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Ottawa County Undersheriff David Kok talked about his responsibilities in discipline and financial operations, community policing, civilian response to active shooter events, and more during the monthly segment on Feb. 27, 2026.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Allegan County Clerk/Register of Deeds Bob Genetski talked hockey, elections, and CPL during his monthly appearance on Feb. 20, 2026.

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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 appearance on Feb. 20, 2026.

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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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Retired Holland allergist Dr. Ulf Hierlwimmer talked about National Self-Check Month, alternate pain relief meds, emerging animal viruses threatening humans, vitamin D, and skin care after showers, during his monthly appearance on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Dave Koster, General Manager of the Holland BPW, talked about various energy matters during a Feb. 18, 2026 appearance.

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Steve Redmond of the Western Michigan Patriots talked about his organization and upcoming events during a Feb. 18, 2026 appearance.

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Lou Hunt, Emergency Management Director for Ottawa County, talked about seasonal weather emergency preparation, weather spotting and more during a Feb. 17, 2026 appearance.

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Nick Cassidy, superintendent of Holland Public Schools, talked about the latest student count, the Power H Impact Awards, theater program accomplishments, and more during the monthly segment on Feb. 17, 2026.

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State Senate Minority Whip Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) talked about his campaign for the GOP nomination as a Michigan State University trustee, the gubernatorial budget presentation, the Constitutional Convention ballot question, and more during his monthly appearance on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Stephanie Schafer looked at upcoming activities and events at Hope College during her weekly report on Feb. 16, 2026.

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State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) discussed the FY 27 spending plan proposed by the Whitmer Administration, education, the Constitutional Convention ballot questions, and the gubernatorial campaign during his monthly appearance on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Administrator Rob Sarro and Commissioner Craig Van Beek (R-Dorr) discussed West Side Park, the aging community, county health, overlooked items, and the future of the Calkins Street Dam, during the monthly update on Allegan County government on Feb. 13, 2026.

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