Category Archives: Local News
Windmill Island Continues Busy Slate with Art on the Island
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 5, 2024) - Another example of the home of Holland's iconic symbol not lying dormant after Tulip Time came on Thursday night. Despite some rainy conditions, a good crowd ...
Sep 05, 2024 Art on the Island Gala at Windmill Island Gardens (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Remodeling to Temporarily Close Grand Haven Secretary of State Office
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 5, 2024) - One of the three Michigan Secretary of State offices in Ottawa County will be shuttered for a little while in September. SOS Jocelyn Benson announced...
Sep 05, 2024 July 29, 2024; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discussed early voting turnout during a press briefing. (YouTube image courtesy State of Michigan)
UPDATE: UDO Amendments Passed During Holland City Council Meeting
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 5, 2024) - Tweaking the Unified Development Ordinance highlighted Wednesday night's scheduled bi-weekly business meeting for the Holland City Council. A total of 10 prop...
Sep 05, 2024 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Holland School Board Tabs Veliz to Fill Vacancy
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 5, 2024) - A new school year is underway, and the Holland Board of Education is back to full strength. On Tuesday, the district announced that Martin Veliz will complete...
Sep 05, 2024 Martin Veliz (photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Killed in I-96 Crash Near Marne
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 4, 2024) - A 49-year-old Marne man succumbed to injuries suffered after crashing his machine near his hometown on Tuesday evening. Ottawa County Sheriff's Lieutenant...
Sep 04, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Woman Critically Hurt in Crash East of Holland
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 4, 2024) - Two women were injured, one critically, following a two-vehicle crash east of Holland on Wednesday afternoon. No names were disclosed as first responders...
Sep 04, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Shots Fired in Apparent "Mental Crisis" at Dorr Home
DORR TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 3, 2024) - A homeowner near Dorr is undergoing treatment for a reported "mental crisis" after firing a weapon at two persons in a Tuesday night incident. The term was ...
Sep 03, 2024 The Allegan County Sheriff's Department Seal (image courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Dept.)
Mysterious Circumstances in Weekend Plane Crash Near Marne; No Injuries Reported
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 3, 2024) - A plane crash near Marne over the weekend has led to no injuries, but more questions than answers at this point. It took the Ottawa County Sheriff's Depar...
Sep 03, 2024 Plane crash reported (image © Midwest Communications)
Zeeland Council Meets Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 3, 2024) - Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Zeeland City Council will hold its biweekly business meeting on Tuesday night instead of on its usual first Monday of the mo...
Sep 03, 2024 Zeeland City Hall file photo
Allegan Republicans Put Forward Lubbers' Name for District 3 Board Election
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 3, 2024) - Tom Jessup is apparently just keeping the Allegan County Board District 3 seat warm for the next occupant. The long-time commissioner, who was named two weeks...
Sep 03, 2024 Allegan County Republicans (image courtesy Allegan County Republican Party)
