Category Archives: Local News
Tulip Time Leader Not Concerned About Early Flower Blooms Ahead of Festival
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - Holland's annual signature event begins on Friday, but the star of the show is already ready for its close up. Tulip blossoms are evident throughout the Tulip...
Apr 29, 2026 May 8, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; A plaque honoring Tulip Time Festival founder Lida Rogers at the Waterfront Park off of East 6th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
ACCF, United Way Teaming in Allegan Co. Storm Clean-Up Efforts
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - A collective sigh of relief was taken by those living in, and helping those affected by, storms that ravaged parts of Allegan County when the track of strong ...
Apr 29, 2026 Allegan County Cares (image courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)
REPORT: State AG Office Looking Into Acquisition of Holland, Georgetown Ice Rinks
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - The entity that has acquired Ottawa County's two indoor ice rinks is under investigation by the state Attorney General's office. WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids is re...
Apr 29, 2026 Law Enforcement Investiagtion (image © Midwest Communications, Inc. 2014)
Storms Strike Ottawa Co., West Michigan on Monday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2026) - The area between Holland and Grand Haven took the brunt of storms that blew through the Lakeshore on Monday. According to Find Energy-dot-com, over 73 hundred Con...
Apr 28, 2026 Downed utility pole and power line (photo courtesy Consumers Energy)
Gateway Mission Moving Forward After "Spoon" Closure
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2026) - As one local ministry gets ready to handle a major food operation, another has pulled back from its venture. The Salvation Army of Holland is still targeting ...
Apr 28, 2026 Gateway Spoon (image courtesy Gateway Mission)
Day of Prayer Service in Holland Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2026) - A spring tradition in Holland returns on Tuesday evening. The annual National Day of Prayer service is slated for the Heeringa Holland Civic Center place. Hos...
Apr 28, 2026
BPW Board to Review Annual Survey Results Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - It's one thing to believe you are doing a good job at what you do. It's another to get such an assurance from those who see what you are doing. During a speci...
Apr 27, 2026 Holland BPW logo
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Slated for Park Twp. Marine Unit Site
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - A continued law enforcement presence on Lake Macatawa will be formally assured on Monday afternoon. The Park Township Fire Department has a 3 PM ribbon-cutt...
Apr 27, 2026 Mar. 19, 2026; Park Twp., MI, USA; A Park Township fire truck enters the site of the new Marine Division station, with a new sign displayed. (photo courtesy Park Township Fire Department)
Saugatuck City Council to Address Planning Commission Ethics Issue Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - A Lakeshore community hopes to put an unpleasant situation behind it on Monday evening. During the biweekly Saugatuck City Council meeting, members will be ...
Apr 27, 2026 City of Saugatuck, Michigan (image courtesy City of Saugatuck)
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Striking Dog in West Olive
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - A 58-year-old West Olive man was seriously injured after striking a dog with his motorcycle on Sunday evening in West Olive. No name was disclosed by Ottaw...
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