Category Archives: Local News
Quincy Byrd Appointed to Holland City Council At-Large Seat
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Holland City Council has named Quincy Byrd to the at-large vacancy seat, making him the city’s first black councilman, according to the Holland Sentinel. The council h...
Dec 4, 2015
Lakeshore Continues to Lead the Way in Michigan with Low Unemployment
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Unemployment along the Lakeshore continues to be the lowest in the state. In October numbers released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, Ottawa...
Dec 4, 2015
Former GVSU Staffer Bound Over for Trial on Embezzlement Charge
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC) – A 44-year-old Allendale woman has been bound over for trial on embezzlement charges. Prosecutors claim that Lynnea MacGeorge admitted taking more than 76 thousand dollar...
Dec 3, 2015
Holland Twp. Board Expected to be Busy Tonight
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC) – Plenty of matters are before the Holland Township Board during this evening’s 7 PM meeting. The Ottawa County Drain Commissioner has a few issues to resolve with ...
Dec 3, 2015
AUDIO: School Bus Crash Injures Five Zion Christian Students
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC) – Two unnamed Zion Christian School students are recovering from "serious" facial injuries suffered when their school bus drove off of Leonard Street at 24th Avenue in ...
Dec 3, 2015
Man Hurt, Dog Killed in Explosion at Storage Unit
MANILUS TWP., MI (WHTC) – One man was hurt and his dog was killed when a storage unit between Saugatuck and Hamilton exploded around 9:15 this morning. State police troopers say that a propane t...
Dec 3, 2015
Seth Meyers joins LaughFest Line-Up
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – West Michigan's LaughFest just announced its star-studded lineup, which includes Emmy winner and Late Night host Seth Meyers. LaughFest, the big annual fundraiser for G...
Dec 3, 2015
Help for Homeless Teens
A project to help homeless teens in the greater Holland area is underway. The Compassionate Care Christmas Project is a partnership between Holland’s Calvary Baptist Church and Zeeland-based Bar...
Dec 3, 2015
Holland BPW Ugly Sweater Contest
Have you got an ugly Christmas sweater? The City of Holland and the Board of Public Works wants to see it. They are running a contest - and the prize is a pricey programmable thermostat. Share your ug...
Dec 3, 2015
Holland City Council Approves Extension of Civic Center Alcohol Allowance
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – During Wednesday night’s Holland City Council meeting, the members approved, on a 6-2 vote, allowing alcohol at the Holland Civic Center through March 1st to accommoda...
Dec 3, 2015
