Category Archives: Local News
Lake Superior Wreck Found; Story to be Part of Annual MRSA Fundraiser
PARADISE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Researchers have located the shipwreck of the bulk carrier Arlington in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Arlington went dow...
Feb 13, 2024 The SS Arlington (photo courtesy Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society)
Two New Apps for Heart Safety in Holland to be Unveiled
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Another step in the effort to make Holland a HeartSafe Community begins on Wednesday. In conjunction with February being American Heart Month, and Wednesday b...
Feb 13, 2024 PulsePoint (photo courtesy PulsePoint Foundation)
Tulip Time Announces Pedals in the Park
[HOLLAND, MI - February 13, 2024] - Tulip Time, in partnership with Velo Kids, Cultureworks, and the Holland Area Arts Council, announces Pedals in the Park, a bicycle event, as part of its' 2024 them...
Feb 13, 2024
Holland Planners to Get Latest on Ice Rink Project & More Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - When the Holland Planning Commission meets on Tuesday afternoon in Council Chambers at Holland City Hall (270 S. River Ave.) for its monthly session, they wil...
Feb 13, 2024 Artist's sketch of the Window on the Waterfront Ice Park as seen from East 6th Street (image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Another Instant Lottery Ticket Big Winner from Lakeshore Unveiled
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - For the second time in less than a week, a major winning scratch off lottery ticket was claimed along the Lakeshore. On Monday, the Michigan Lottery announced...
Feb 13, 2024 Image of winning Ghostbusters instant lottery ticket. (image courtesy Michigan Lottery)
Another Gift to Ottawa Co. Parks Towards Idema Trail Project
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Another hurdle in realizing the dream of a pathway between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven has been cleared. On Monday, the Ottawa County 4-H Council announce...
Feb 13, 2024 June 11, 2021; Georgetown Twp., MI, USA; A sign along the Georgetown Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail during the opening of the Bend Area Open Space expansion. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Two Lakeshore Schools Honored for STEM Programs
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Two high schools from the Lakeshore are in line for honors in preparing students for high-wage, high-demand STEM careers. On Monday, the Michigan Department o...
Feb 13, 2024 College Board AP
Shot Fired, Suspects Sought After Overnight Burglary Attempt at North Side Condo Unit
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 12, 2024) - Suspects are being sought after an overnight burglary attempt at a North Side residence on Monday. Not many details were initially disclosed by Ottawa Co...
Feb 12, 2024
Ox-Bow School to Hold Annual Fundraiser in Chicagoland
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 12, 2024) - A Lakeshore art institution is going back to its Chicagoland roots to raise money. On Thursday, February 22nd, the Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists Residenc...
Feb 12, 2024 Brendan Fernandes (Kevin Penczak photo courtesy Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency)
Ottawa Co. Parks to Conduct Strategic Plan Public Survey
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2024) - The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission wants you ... or rather, your voice. Last week, the commission opened up a Strategic Plan Community Surve...
Feb 11, 2024 June 11, 2021; Georgetown Twp., MI, USA; Officials of the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, Georgetown Township, the Grand River Greenway Campaign Committee and the Ottawa County Parks Foundation cut a ceremonial ribbon signifying the expansion of the Bend Area Open Space and the completion of the Georgetown Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
