Category Archives: Local News
Grand Haven Educator Named to State Teacher Tenure Commission
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 10, 2024) - A Grand Haven man who makes the commute to operate a Kent County school district has been named to a state panel. Governor Whitmer's office announced on Tues...
Sep 10, 2024 Kevin Polston (photo courtesy Kentwood Public Schools)
Holland Ambassador Academy Underway
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 9, 2024) - What may be a long-running program offered by the city of Holland for its residents to know more about their hometown began on Monday night. It apparently did...
Sep 09, 2024 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Allegan Co. Deeds Office to Move; Lawsuit Over Office Shift Continues
ALLEGAN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 9, 2024) - The conflict between the Allegan County Board and three county officials unwilling to move their offices may be heading towards its end. On Tuesday, Sept...
Sep 09, 2024 The Allegan County Services Building campus off of Dumont Lake in Allegan Twp. (image courtesy Allegan County, Michigan)
Fall Colors Tourism Tips Available; Ottawa Co. Routes Listed, but None in Allegan Co.
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 8, 2024) - With the autumnal equinox two weeks away, thoughts of fall travel are strong among the state's tourism officials. The County Road Association of Michigan this ...
Sep 08, 2024 Oct. 21, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; A fall color scene aurropunding the Window on the Waterfront sign at the junction of East 4th Street and Columbia Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Anderson to Step Down as Interim Ottawa Co. Administrator
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 7, 2024) - Jon Anderson was Ottawa County's Interim Administrator, and any thoughts that he could be considered for the role full-time have been put to rest. The co-o...
Sep 07, 2024 Jon Anderson
Allegan County Fair Begins Today
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 6, 2024) - The fourth and final local fair along the Lakeshore for 2024 kicks off of Friday. A performance by rapper Ludacris highlights the opening night of the 172nd A...
Sep 06, 2024 Allegan County Fair (image courtesy Allegan County Fair)
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)
