Category Archives: Local News
Grand Rapids Man Injured in I-196 Crash
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 20, 2024) - A 32-year-old Grand Rapids man was injured following a single-vehicle crash east of Holland on Tuesday morning. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Serg...
Feb 20, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Light Pole Replacement to Inconvenience Motorists in Downtown Holland This Week
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 20, 2024) - It may be a little iffy to get around the downtown Holland area for the next week or so. On Monday, crews from the Holland Board of Public Works, as well as f...
Feb 20, 2024 May 18, 2023; Holland, MI, USA: Downtown Holland sign on River Avenue looking south from W. 7th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Local Childhood Advocate Reappointed to State Community Service Commission
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 20, 2024) - A long-time volunteer advocate for addressing childhood hunger in West Michigan will remain on a statewide panel that is involved in community service. Bridge...
Feb 20, 2024 Bridget Clark Whitney (photo courtesy Kids Food Basket)
Suspect Arrested After Police Chase in Southeastern Ottawa Co.
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 19, 2024) - A 38-year-old man began this work week in the Ottawa County Jail after attempting to flee from deputies south of Jenison on Sunday evening. According ...
Feb 19, 2024
Monday's Zeeland City Council Meeting Preview
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 18, 2024) - Parking, phones and a strategic action plan are among the items before the Zeeland City Council when it meets on Monday night. During the 7 PM biweekly busine...
Feb 18, 2024 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
School Board Meeting Night Ahead Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 18, 2024) - If it's the third Monday of the month, it's time for Board of Education business meetings. On February 19th, all six of the Lakeshore's public school districts wi...
Feb 18, 2024 Brian Turner / CC
Early Voting Begins Along Lakeshore, Across State on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 16, 2024) - The first session of casting ballots early in Michigan begins on Saturday. Created by approval of Proposal 2 15 months ago, it will allow electors the ability...
Feb 16, 2024 liz west / CC
"Never Forgotten" Wes Leonard Heart Team DH Set for Saturday
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 16, 2024) - It will be another special evening in Morehead Gymnasium at Fennville High School on Saturday night. That's because it will be the 13th annual "Never Forgot...
Feb 16, 2024 The Wes Leonard Never Forgotten poster outside of Morehead Gymnasium at Fennville High School. (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Make it Three Michigan Instant Lottery Ticket Big Winners from Lakeshore in a Week's Span
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 14, 2024) - Ring up another scratch off instant lottery game big winner from the Lakeshore. For the third time in a week, the Michigan Lottery announced such a circumstan...
Feb 14, 2024 Image of winning Holiday Wishes instant lottery ticket. (image courtesy Michigan Lottery)
Four-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt in I-196 Crash
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - A four-year-old Holland boy suffered critical injuries after being thrown from the van that he was a passenger in during a two-vehicle crash east of the ...
Feb 13, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
