Category Archives: Local News

Sub Shop Damaged by Drifting Semi in Hudsonville
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 21, 2024) - Those wishing to grab a sub sandwich off of the Hudsonville exit on I-196 and go won't be able to do that for a little while after a late Thursday afterno...
Gary Stevens Nov 22, 2024 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)

Unemployment Still Low Along Lakeshore in Latest State Numbers
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 22, 2024) - Joblessness along the Lakeshore stayed pretty steady during the month of October. That's according to numbers disclosed on Thursday by the Michigan Department...
Gary Stevens Nov 22, 2024 vadimphoto1@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

Election Results Certified in Ottawa, Allegan Counties
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 21, 2024) - The November 5th General Election has been finally put to bed in Ottawa County. That jurisdiction's Board of Canvassers certified results on Monday, within...
Gary Stevens Nov 21, 2024 Vote here sign in Holland. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio

Allendale Man to Graduate from State Police Trooper School
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 21, 2024) - The Lakeshore's police presence will be bolstered after a ceremony in Lansing on Thursday afternoon. Logan Miller of Allendale will be among 52 recruits who w...
Gary Stevens Nov 21, 2024 Rowdy Roddy

Hoekstra Tabbed for Ambassador Post Again
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 21, 2024) - Any questions about Pete Hoekstra's political future may have been answered on Wednesday. The Trump Transition Team announced that the former eight-term US Hou...
Gary Stevens Nov 21, 2024 Pete Hoekstra (file photo, Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)

New Rec Center Plans Highlight Holland City Council Meeting Agenda
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 20, 2024) - Another dream of a family who has made some dreams come true around the Tulip City could be a step closer to reality. During Wednesday night's 6 PM biweekly b...
Gary Stevens Nov 20, 2024 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

UPDATE: Ottawa Co. Board Committee Interviewed Administrator Hopefuls; No Decision Made
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 20, 2024) - Four finalists from 19 applicants for the vacant Ottawa County Administrator post were interviewed by an Executive Transition Committee on Tuesday. Jim Low...
Gary Stevens Nov 20, 2024 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive

The Great Thanksgiving Banquet is a Week Away
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 20, 2024) - It's a week to go before one of the Lakeshore's most visible and successful community-development evenings of the year. The Great Thanksgiving Day Banquet is ...
Gary Stevens Nov 20, 2024 Volunteers prepare for the Great Thanksgiving Banquet (file photo)

Homeless Awareness Focus of Forum, Week Along Lakeshore
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 19, 2024) - As Thanksgiving approaches, the needs of the homeless are spotlighted on this Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Sponsored by the National Coalition for ...
Gary Stevens Nov 19, 2024 Pastor Willie Watt (file photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)

Zeeland Couple Hospitalized in Allendale Pileup Collision
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 19, 2024) - A four-vehicle pileup in Allendale late on Monday afternoon ended with a couple from Zeeland being hospitalized. Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputies and o...
Gary Stevens Nov 19, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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