Category Archives: Local News
GVSU Economists Sees Modest Growth for Region in 2025
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 30, 2025) - As the month of January draws to a close, so too does the season of annual prognostications when it comes to the economy for 2025. On Wednesday, Grand Valle...
Jan 30, 2025
"Point in Time" Homeless Count Comes Amidst Weather Conditions, Affordable Housing Shortage, and More
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 29, 2025) - With the backdrop of wintry weather and a possible federal funding freeze comes the annual "Point in Time" nationwide homeless count. Conducted under the ausp...
Jan 29, 2025 Mar. 7, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The Gateway Mission Men's Mission building off of River Ave. & W. 7th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
UPDATE: Ottawa Co. Board Approves Rosema's Administrator Contract; Agrees on Settlement in Gibbs' Departure
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 29, 2025) - It took the Ottawa County Board half the time to hold its biweekly business meeting on Tuesday night as it did when the panel revised its rules two weeks a...
Jan 29, 2025 Jan. 28, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Commissioner John Teeples (R-Jenison) goes over a proposed legal settlement during a county board meeting. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Laketown Twp. Managerial Search Back to Square One After Genetski's Withdrawal
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 28, 2025) - It's back to square one for Laketown Township in the search for a new operational leader. On Tuesday, the township announced that Bob Genetski has asked...
Jan 28, 2025 Nov. 6, 2024; Laketown Twp., MI, USA; Candidates for Laketown Township manager wait to be introduced at a meet and greet at Graafschap Fire Department, 4534 60th St., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Standing from left are Laketown Township Trustee Patrick Dietrich, and candidates Brandon Mersman, Bob Genetski and Karen Sherwood. Residents are sitting in front. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, MIchigan)
UPDATE: Suspect in Smash-and-Grab of Holland Retailer Apprehended, Arraigned
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 28, 2025) - A suspect has been identified, arrested and arraigned stemming from a smash-and-grab robbery of trading cards from a Holland retailer more than two months ago...
Jan 28, 2025 Eric Joseph Cody (photo courtesy Holland Dept. of Public Safety Police Services)
Ottawa Co. Board to Consider Pact with Interim Administrator, Settlement with Former Administrator on Tuesday Night
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 27, 2025) - If the Ottawa County Board holds another business meeting on Tuesday night as long as it did two weeks ago, it may not recess until Wednesday morning. It w...
Jan 27, 2025 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive
UPDATE: Another Arrest Made in Off-Campus Robbery, Skirmish Near GVSU
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 27, 2025) - A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man is free on bond following a Sunday arrest stemming from an off-campus robbery, flight and fight west of the GVSU campus ...
Jan 27, 2025 Arrested (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Fire Strikes Holland Heights Home; Humans & Pets Rescued Safely
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 27, 2025) - Four persons were treated for smoke inhalation following an overnight house fire on Monday morning near the Holland Heights neighborhood. According to Departm...
Jan 27, 2025 Jan. 27, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Operations crews work to address a house fire in the 200 block of Calvin Ave. (Chris Tinney photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
Zeeland Leaders Huddle for Two Nights of "Goal Setting"
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 27, 2025) - Zeeland's municipal leaders will be busy for the next two evenings, laying a course for their city's future. Beginning at 5:30 PM on both Monday and Tuesday, ...
Jan 27, 2025 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Sea Wall Repairs Among Items on Monday Agenda for Saugatuck City Council
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 26, 2025) - Addressing an issue that is inevitable is among the items before the Saugatuck City Council during its biweekly business meeting on Monday night. Erosion ha...
Jan 26, 2025 Saugatuck chain ferry. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
