Category Archives: Local News
Walkway for those with disabilities in the works at Pere Marquette Beach
MUSKEGON, MI (WHTC) – The Disability Network of West Michigan is raising funds to build a boardwalk at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon. The Walkway would connect the park’s snack shack an...
Apr 15, 2015
Holland's Downtown Street Performer Series Earns State Grant
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Holland's Downtown Principal Shopping District officials announced that the state Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded them a four thousand-dollar grant to supp...
Apr 14, 2015
Dykstra Opts to Not Seek Reelection as Holland Mayor
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – In a statement posted on the City of Holland's website, Mayor Kurt Dykstra announced that he would not seek a fourth two-year term as the elected leader of the Tulip City. C...
Apr 14, 2015
WATCH: Lt. Governor Address Michigan West Coast Chamber
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley took the campaign to pass Proposal 1 before the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce this morning. In his annual remarks to a capacity "E...
Apr 14, 2015
WATCH: Michigan West Coast Chamber Supports Prop 1
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Count the Michigan West Coast Chamber among those supporting Proposal 1. In the above video, board chairman-elect Michael Hill told a capacity crowd at the monthly “Ea...
Apr 14, 2015
Johnson Controls Kinderparade Grand Marshals
HOLLAND, MI ( WHTC) – This year’s Grand Marshals for the Kinderparade are 10-year-olds Keyan Hogan and Max Heerema. The two have been friends since first grade when Max befriended Keyan wh...
Apr 14, 2015
Tulip Time names People's Parade Grand Marshal for Gun Lake Casino Volksparade
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Tulip Time has announced that the “People’s Parade” will be led by Grand Marshal, Larry Koops, community President and Commercial Market Manager for the La...
Apr 14, 2015
Fees rise at Oval Beach
SAUGATUCK, MI ( WHTC) – It’s going to cost you more to go to Saugatucks Oval Beach this Summer but you can use your credit card. Following a unanimous vote by Saugatuck’s city counci...
Apr 14, 2015
Tulip Time thanks volunteers tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Tulip Time is hosting their biggest volunteer event of the year tonight. Over 800 volunteers dedicate their time every year...
Apr 14, 2015
Marshall Tucker Band to Open 2015 Ottawa County Fair
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC) – Known more for horse racing and tractor pulls as featured entertainment, the Ottawa County Fair is taking a page from the neighboring Allegan County Fair and bringing in a...
Apr 13, 2015
