Category Archives: Local News
Former Fire Captain Arrested on Child Porn Charges
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 2, 2024) - A one-time captain with the Graafschap Fire Department is behind bars on charges stemming from a child porn investigation. Todd Achterhof is being held witho...
Aug 02, 2024 Todd Achterhof (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Holland BPW Offers Tips on Energy Savings
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 1, 2024) - While residents on the other side of the state are crying foul over a proposed electric rate hike, those served by Holland's municipal utility are getting tips...
Aug 01, 2024 May 1, 2024; Holland, MI, USA; Holland BPW General Manager Dave Koster addresses the Holland City Council during a business meeting in Chambers at Holland City Hall. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Celebration of Life for Frank Kraai Slated for Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 1, 2024) - Holland will remember Frank Kraai on Thursday, but will remember him more and for a longer lasting time in about 15 months or so. A public celebration of life ...
Aug 01, 2024 Apr. 23, 2024; Holland, MI, USA; Key Contributor Frank Kraai (L) with a small child during the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Holland Community Ice Rink at Window on the Waterfront Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Ottawa Co. Road Commission Begins Deployment of Temporary Construction Zone Traffic Signals
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 1, 2024) - The evolution of a symbol of road construction work continues. The Ottawa County Road Commission has begun deployment of temporary traffic signals at singl...
Aug 01, 2024 A temporary traffic signal at a road maintenance project. (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Road Commission)
Macatawa Bank Shareholders "Overwhelmingly" Approve Merger with Wintrust
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 31, 2024) - The next step in Macatawa Bank no longer being a locally-based entity was taken on Wednesday. During a special meeting of shareholders, those in attendance "o...
Jul 31, 2024 Macatawa Bank (image courtesy Macatawa Bank)
Mahan Park Crowdfunding Effort Ends with Goal Achieved
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 31, 2024) - It's "mission accomplished" in Allegan. A two-month-long crowdfunding effort to raise $50,000 for renovating Mahan Park in the county seat ends on Wednesday e...
Jul 31, 2024 Mahan Park in Allegan, MI (photo courtesy City of Allegan, Michigan)
Ottawa Co. CMH Board Takes Interim off of Executive Director's Title
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 31, 2024) - Take the interim off of the executive director title for Dr. Michael Brashears. Last Friday, the Community Mental Health of Ottawa County Board of Director...
Jul 31, 2024 Dr. Michael Brashears (photo courtesy House of Representative, State of Michigan)
Fleeing Hit-and-Run Teen Apprehended After Brief Chase in Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 30, 2024) - A teenager is in custody following a police chase through the Tri-Cities area on Tuesday evening. Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputies, Grand Haven Public Saf...
Jul 30, 2024 Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Truck (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Department)
Jenison Man Arrested on Exposure Charges
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 30, 2024) - A 68-year-old Jenison man is in custody after two separate indecent exposure incidents at a strip mall retailer. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's ...
Jul 30, 2024 Robert Linscott (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Nearly a Third of Voters Statewide Have Already Cast Primary Ballots
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 30, 2024) - Voters are hitting the polls early in Michigan. With one week left to go before Election Day, officials say more than 709-thousand voters have cast a ballot i...
Jul 30, 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)
