Category Archives: Local News
Bicyclist Hurt After Collision with SUV on Holland's North Side
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 5, 2024) - A 41-year-old Holland man was hospitalized following a Sunday night collision between a SUV and his bicycle on Holland's North Side. According to Ottawa C...
Aug 05, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Two Drivers Hospitalized Following Double Rollover Crash
JAMESTOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 3, 2024) - The drivers involved in a two-vehicle rollover crash in southeast Ottawa County on Saturday evening were hospitalized. Sheriff's Sergeant Cassie Tolman ...
Aug 03, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Grand Haven's Coast Guard Festival Wraps Up This Weekend
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 3, 2024) -The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is coming to a close this weekend, with some of the more popular events happening on the very last day. The Coast Guard Cra...
Aug 03, 2024 USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB-30) comes into port during the U.S. Coast Guard Festival's Parade of Ships in Grand Haven, Mich. on Monday, July 31, 2023. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com)
Don't Miss Today's Art In The Park
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 3, 2024) - Art in the Park is happening today at Centennial Park in Holland. The annual fine arts and crafts fair is always the first Saturday of August in Holland, MI., ...
Aug 03, 2024
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)
