Category Archives: Local News
Schools in Dorr, Grand Haven Earn National Blue Ribbon School Honors
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 19, 2023) - Two schools among the Lakeshore counties are among 11 in Michigan honored by the US Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Dorr Ele...
Sep 19, 2023 The US Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon School program (image courtesy US Department of Education)
Bocks, Shattuck Square Off in LWV Mayoral Forum
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 19, 2023) - The two men vying to be Mayor of Holland faced each other on Monday night. Two-term incumbent Nathan Bocks and challenger Larry Shattuck answered questions s...
Sep 19, 2023
Charges In July 3rd Deadly Explosion
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - This is an updated media release regarding the explosion that occurred in Park Township on July 3rd, 2023, at approximately 11:10 p.m. At that time, an explosion took place ...
Sep 18, 2023
Tulip Time Announces "Pedals in Bloem" Art Project
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) Tulip Time is inviting the community (individuals, families, and organizations) to be a part of a community-sourced public art project named "Pedals in Bloom." Community membe...
Sep 15, 2023
Three Hospitalized in Crash Near Fennville
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - A head-on crash in Allegan County Thursday morning resulted in three people being taken to the hospital, all with serious injuries. The crash occurred just before 6:00 a.m...
Sep 14, 2023
Dorr Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges
Allegan Co, MI (WHTC AM/FM) 35-year-old Christopher Gerou was held on $10,000 bond as he faces numerous felony charges related to his arrest on Monday night. Court and police documents indicate Gerou ...
Sep 14, 2023
77-Year-Old Injured on Motorcycle
A 77 year old Kentwood woman escaped serious injuries when she crashed her three-wheel motorcycle near 16th Ave and Arthur street yesterday. She was part of a group of riders, most of whom slowed to t...
Sep 13, 2023
UPDATE: Coast Guard Searching For Fisherman
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - United States Coast Guard said Wednesday afternoon that they had located a missing fishing boat about 32 nautical miles West of Grand Haven. The USCG told WHTC that it w...
Sep 13, 2023
Children Experience Senses at Laketown Township Park
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 7, 2023) -The small group of hikers stopped at the top of the dune after walking through Laketown Township's Shore Acres Park on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. Andrea Wo...
Sep 08, 2023 Andrea Woody, naturalist at the Outdoor Discovery Center, talks with participants in the “Explore with Your Senses” program at Shore Acres Park on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. Kids used all their senses around the park in the program partnership with Laketown Township.
Suspects Sought in Jenison Smash-and-Grab
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 7, 2023) - The search is on for whoever burglarized a convenience store in downtown Jenison overnight. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Chris Dill, ...
Sep 07, 2023 Alan Cleaver / CC
