Category Archives: Local News
Tulip Time Issues Call for Dancers, Volunteers & More
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 15, 2023) - The call is out for Klompen around at Holland's annual signature event. On Thursday, officials of the Tulip Time Festival issued an invitation for anyone inte...
Dec 15, 2023 May 12, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Dutch Dancers perform on West 8th Street ahead of the 2022 Tulip Time Festival Kinderparade. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.
Congressional Aspirant Reappointed to State Board
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 15, 2023) - Joseph Alfonso still has aspirations for Capitol Hill, but he may continue to have some state responsibilities to perform soon. On Thursday, Governor Whitmer'...
Dec 15, 2023 Democratic Party Congressional Candidate Joseph Alfonzo (photo courtesy Alfonzo for Congress)
Sowders to Retire as Holland Hospital CEO
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 14, 2023) - Another step in a process that began nearly two years ago will take place on January 30th. That is when Dale Sowders' retirement as CEO of Holland Hospital ta...
Dec 14, 2023 Dale Sowders (photo courtesy Holland Hospital)
Another "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Enforcement Effort Ahead
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 14, 2023) - The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says its deputies will be on high alert for drunk drivers in the coming weeks. The office is participating in the nation...
Dec 14, 2023 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement initiative (image courtesy National Highway Safety Traffic Administration)
Local Economist Not Surpised by Fed Interest Rate Hold
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 14, 2023) - Federal Reserve policymakers are leaving interest rates unchanged. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said inflation is still too high, but it's good news that it has ...
Dec 14, 2023 Dr. Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research at Grand Valley State University (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Survey, Greenhouse Move on Holland City Council Study Session Agenda Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 13, 2023) - A preview of what to expect in 2024 could be presented on Wednesday evening at Holland City Hall (270 S. River Ave.). During the 6 PM biweekly Study Session i...
Dec 13, 2023 Sept. 26, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; The historic Holland Greenhouse. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Two Holland Projects to Receive State Strategic Fund Grants
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 12, 2023) - Two projects in Holland are getting a financial boost from Lansing. During a meeting on Tuesday, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved a $2 million Michi...
Dec 12, 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation (image courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
New Commissioner Selected, Broadband Agreement Made by Ottawa Co. Board
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 12, 2023) - The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is back to its full compliment of 11 members. On Tuesday, the panel selected Kendra Wenzel to represent District 6...
Dec 12, 2023 Dec. 12, 2023; West Olive, MI, USA; Kendra Wenzel, newly appointed District 6 Commissioner, is sworn in by Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County Clerk-Register of Deeds. (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Zeeland School Board Welcomes New Member; Zee Bus Leader to Step Down
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 12, 2023) - It was hello to a new board member and thank you for a staffer during Monday's Zeeland Board of Education meeting. The members of the school district's govern...
Dec 12, 2023 Dr. Tami Mannes of the Zeeland Board of Education (photo courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)
STR, Waterfront Site Moratorium on Saugatuck City Council's Meeting Agenda Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 11, 2023) - Addressing one of the concerns of a special Task Force on short term rentals is on the agenda for the Saugatuck City Council during its biweekly meeting on ...
Dec 11, 2023 Drawing of Saugatuck Village Hall (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
