Category Archives: Local News
Local Domestic Abuse Victim Shelter Receives Grant
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 27, 2023) - The Lakeshore's first responders when a domestic situation goes out of control is getting a financial boost from the legacy of the Mary Kay cosmetics' fo...
Oct 27, 2023 Members of Resilience: Adovcates for Ending Violence pose for a thank-you message following the awarding of a 2023 Mary Kay Ash Foundation grant. (photo courtesy Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence)
Chief Assistant Prosecutor Announces Candidacy for Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney Position
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 27, 2023) - Sarah Matwiejczyk may be following in very familiar footsteps next fall. The Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Ottawa County, based at the 58th Dist...
Oct 27, 2023 Sarah Matwiejczyk of the Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney office (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Quick Work Contained Fuel Leak at South Side Truck Stop
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 26, 2023) - A potentially dangerous situation on Holland's South Side that developed on Thursday morning had been safely controlled by Thursday evening. According to Depa...
Oct 26, 2023 Oct. 26, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Operations crews address a fuel leak at the Tulip City Truck Stop. (photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
Kempker, Kreuger Named to State Panels
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 26, 2023) - Two men from the Lakeshore have been tabbed to serve on state panels by Governor Whitmer. In an announcement on Thursday, the Chief Executive reappointed Otta...
Oct 26, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
State Says Unemployment was Down in September Along Lakeshore
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 26, 2023) - Slightly down yet slightly up. That's the look of not seasonally-adjusted unemployment rates for the Lakeshore in September, following the Thursday release of...
Oct 26, 2023 Unemployment News (image © Midwest Communications)
CFHZ Announces $1M+ Legacy Gift During National Estate Planning Awareness Month
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 26, 2023) - The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area has received a financial shot in the arm for its efforts to help address needs along the Lakeshore. On We...
Oct 26, 2023 Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Community Action House Holds Celebration on Two-Year Anniversary of Food Club/Opportunity Hub
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 26, 2023) - Holland's Community Action House Food Club and Opportunity Hub off of Paw Paw Drive and East 8th Street opened on October 25, 2021, with a special two-year co...
Oct 26, 2023 Community Action House's Food Club/Opportunity Hub (photo courtesy Community Action House)
Ottawa Co. Board Recesses Meeting on Hambley's Future
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 25, 2023) - After two days and a total of 14 hours of testimony, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners agreed unanimously on Wednesday evening to adjourn a special ...
Oct 25, 2023 Ottawa County logo (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Fennville Gets Grant for Outdoor Ampitheatre
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2023) - The city of Fennville has received funding to build a new, permanent space for outdoor entertainment. Fennville's Downtown Development Authority received a ...
Oct 24, 2023 This open area in downton Fennville hosts fre summer concerts on a temporary stage. A new grant will help fund a permanent covered stage for performances. (photo courtesy Jim Hayden, City of Fennville)
Fisher Says No to Second Term as Ottawa County Prosecutor
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2023) - It will be one term and done for Lee Fisher as Ottawa County's Prosecuting Attorney. Fisher, who initially won election to the office in 2020, announced on...
Oct 24, 2023 May 9, 2023; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney Lee Fisher addresses the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners during a business meeting. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
