Category Archives: Local News
Gentex Misses Projected Quarterly Results
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) – Gentex missed projected expectations for the fourth quarter. The specialty parts maker from Zeeland reported a seven percent growth in sales to 350.4 million dollars, and a ...
Jan 28, 2015
Water Main Break Downtown Snarls Morning Commute
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – No time is a good time for a water main break. Holland BPW crews are hopeful of having Pine Avenue at 7th Street completely repaired by the end of the day today. A water mai...
Jan 28, 2015
Holland City Council to be Busy at Work-Study Session Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – A plethora of topics will be up for discussion during this evening's biweekly Holland City Council work-study session. Among the items being reviewed is a proposed Community...
Jan 28, 2015
Grand Haven Retains Head-Hunter in Search for New School Chief
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC) – The Grand Haven Board of Education has retained educational consultant Mike Washburn in the search for a new superintendent. Keith Konarska announced last month that he ...
Jan 28, 2015
Accused Murder to Undergo Forensic Exam
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC) – A now 17-year-old Holland man will undergo a forensic examination to determine if he is competent to stand trial on open murder charges. Victor Donaldson was 16 when he ...
Jan 28, 2015
Ottawa County Commissioners Approve Reinstalling Hager Park Sign
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC) – A sign at Hager Park in Jenison with a biblical passage will be reinstalled. Ottawa County commissioners Tuesday afternoon voted 9-to-2 to reinstall the sign that had bee...
Jan 27, 2015
Zeeland Receives State Grant For Summer Concert Series
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) – The city of Zeeland has received a $4,000 grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for a summertime concert series. The city sought the grant through th...
Jan 27, 2015
Ottawa Co. Board to Discuss Hager Park Religious Sign Removal
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC) – The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is expected to render a decision this afternoon about whether or not to reinstall a sign with a Biblical phrase at Hager Park. Th...
Jan 27, 2015
Holland Planners Go Over Proposed "Mother-in-Law Apartment" Ordinance
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – During this evening's special study session, the Holland Planning Commission will discuss a proposed ordinance amendment dealing with accessory dwelling units on residential...
Jan 27, 2015
Three Employers Look to Fill 27 Positions in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Three employers seeking to fill a total of 27 positions will be on hand at the Michigan Works office off of Clover Street in Holland today. Staffers from EBW Electronics, Su...
Jan 27, 2015
