Category Archives: Local News
National Drug Take Back Day Returns on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2024) - The second of two National Prescription Drug Take Back Days is set for Saturday. From 10 AM to 2 PM local time, law enforcement entities, medical facilities a...
Oct 24, 2024 National Drug Take Back Day (image courtesy US Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration)
Early Voting Begins in Earnest on Saturday Along Lakeshore, Across State
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2024) - The first true litmus test of Michigan's early voting nears. It's the third such session since voters approved such advance electing two years ago, after the ...
Oct 24, 2024 Vote here sign in Holland. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Joblessness Relatively Steady Along Lakeshore Last Month
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2024) - Unemployment remains pretty much stable along the Lakeshore and across the state. That's the conclusion from Michigan Department of Technology, Management and...
Oct 24, 2024 Unemployment News (image © Midwest Communications)
Two Hospitalized in SUV-Semi Crash on US-31
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2024) - A 52-year-old Zeeland man and his 18-year-old son were hospitalized in a Wednesday evening two-vehicle crash on Holland's north side. No names were discl...
Oct 24, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
UPDATE: Saugatuck School Board Agrees on Neidlinger as District Superintendent
DOUGLAS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 23, 2024) - Could Mark Neidlinger follow in the footsteps of Tim Travis? Apparently, he can. After a public interview during a special meeting on Tuesday evening at Dougl...
Oct 23, 2024 Mark Neidlinger of Saugatuck Public Schools (image courtesy Saugatuck Public Schools)
Holland City Council to Revisit Short Term Rental Regulations on Wednesday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 23, 2024) - A sticky issue for local governments is being tackled again by the Holland City Council. During Wednesday night's 6 PM biweekly study session, in which topics...
Oct 23, 2024 May 15, 2024; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Manager Keith Van Beek explains the proposed strategic/business plan to City Council Members during a meeting in Chambers at Holland City Hall. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Saugatuck City Council Issues Welcoming Notice Ahead of Wednesday Workshop
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 23, 2024) - Perhaps stung by accusations of campaign finance violations ahead of the November 5th General Election, and claims of not being transparent enough in its de...
Oct 23, 2024 Saugatuck City Council Workshop Invitation for Oct 23, 2024. (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Zeeland Wins State Grant for Main Av. Project
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 22, 2024) - The city of Zeeland is in line for some more cash from Lansing. The Michigan Department of Transportation, in partnership with the state Office of Future Mobi...
Oct 22, 2024 Downtown Zeeland (photo courtesy City of Zeeland, Michigan)
Tulip Time Announces Expanded Lineup, Attractions for 2025
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 22, 2024) - The country music theme to the featured national entertainment attraction for Holland's annual signature event continues. On Tuesday, the Tulip Time Festival ...
Oct 22, 2024 Tulip Time Flowers (photo Dan Evans, Midwest Communications)
Genetski Advises Complaints in Saugatuck City Election be Filed with Secretary of State
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 21, 2024) - Could there be some election chicanery going on in Saugatuck? According to a statement issued on Monday from the office of Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski...
Oct 21, 2024 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
