Category Archives: Local News
Nursery Fights Invasives At Laketown Township Park & Audit Shows Laketown In Strong Financial Health
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) - Jeff Busscher walked the trail along the west side of the Big Pond at Farview Park in Laketown Township on Wednesday, July 17. He stopped to point at a small ...
Jul 18, 2024 Jeff Busscher, president of Alpha Nurseries, 3737 65th St., prepares to cut autumn olive, an invasive species, at Farview Park, 6257 138th Ave., in Laketown Township on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
UPDATE: Holland City Council Approves Rezoning for LG Energy Plant Expansion
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) - LG Energy Solutions has cleared a governmental hurdle in its efforts to expand its battery manufacturing operations in Holland. During Wednesday night's biwee...
Jul 18, 2024 July 17, 2024; Holland, MI, USA; City of Holland Senior Planner Steve Peterson explains a rezoning proposal to members of the Holland City Council during a biweekly business meeting. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Final League of Women Voters' Candidate Forum Set for Tonight
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) - The last of four candidate forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Holland Area ahead of the August 6 Primary Election is on Thursday evening ...
Jul 18, 2024 League of Women Voters (image courtesy League of Women Voters of the Holland Area)
Electric Aircraft Initiative at West Michigan Regional Airport Gets Financial Boost From Lansing
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) - Developing the future at West Michigan Regional Airport and other aviation facilities across the state is behind a series of grants announced in Lansing on We...
Jul 18, 2024 Airplanes at West Michigan Regional Airport (file photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Crashes Down in Michigan During '23, but Collisions Involving Cyclists, Pedestrians Rose
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 17, 2024) - Drivers throughout Michigan are being reminded to drive with caution, as crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists are on the rise. That's according to a n...
Jul 17, 2024 Daytime crash scene (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Future of Old Wing Mission Site to be Discussed by Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 17, 2024) - Concerns over preserving a Holland landmark may be part of the discussion during Wednesday night's Holland City Council 6 PM business meeting. The governing p...
Jul 17, 2024 The Old Wing Mission (photo courtesy LG Energy Solutions Michigan)
Confirmation Made of Rabid Bat in Ottawa County
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 17, 2025) - No precise location was disclosed, but the Ottawa County Department of Public Health put out a county-wide advisory on Tuesday with the confirmation of a...
Jul 17, 2024
Saugatuck Schools Leader Travis to Retire After 2024-25 Academic Year
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 17, 2024) - The dean of public school superintendents along the Lakeshore will be retiring in 12 months. Dr. Tim Travis gave such notice to the Saugatuck Board of Educa...
Jul 17, 2024 Dr. Tim Travis, Superintendent of Saugatuck Public Schools (photo courtesy Saugatuck Public Schools)
League of Women Voters to Hold Primary Forum in Douglas on Wednesday
DOUGLAS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 16, 2024) - The third of four candidate forums hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Holland Area ahead of the August 6 Primary Election is on Wednesday evening. Be...
Jul 16, 2024 League of Women Voters (image courtesy League of Women Voters of the Holland Area)
UPDATE: Images of Armed Robber Sought After Heist at North Side Convenience Store Disclosed
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 16, 2024) - The search is on for a Hispanic man, about 5-10 with a tall, heavy build, and short black hair. A clerk at the West Shore Mobil Mart off of Riley Street ...
Jul 16, 2024 Suspect in July 11, 2024 robbery of West Shore Mobil Mark in Holland Twp., MI. (surveillance image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
