Category Archives: Local News

Veterans Day Assemblies on Friday Ahead of Nov. 11 Commemoration
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2023) - It's one of the few holidays that are celebrated throughout much of the world on this November 11th. Originally known as Armistice Day to commemorate the ending o...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2023 Nov. 10, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Members of the Holland Department of Public Safety Honor Guard display the colors during the annual Holland High School Veterans Day Assembly at Holland High School's Dutch Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

"Shop 'Til You Drop" Kicks Off Downtown Holland Holiday Festivities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2023) - Two weeks before Black Friday, those who want to get a jump on their Christmas gift shopping may want to head to downtown Holland this Friday evening. From 6 ...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2023 "Shop 'Til You Drop" banner (image courtesy Principal Shopping District, City of Holland, Michigan)

Tulip Time Festival Earns Honor at International Conference
VICTORIA, BC (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 9, 2023) - There's something about Holland that organizations which spotlight flowers just find fascinating. Last week, Tulip Time Festival Executive Director Gwen Auwer...
Gary Stevens Nov 09, 2023 Nov. 2, 2023; Victoria, BC, Canada; Tulip Time Festival Gwen Auwerda (2nd from left) poses with officals of the International Garden Tourism Conference following the awarding of the Flower Festival of the Year award. (photo courtesy Tulip Time Festival)

CFHZ Awards Proactive Grants for Family Initiatives
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 9, 2023) - An offshoot of the COVID 19 outbreak of 2020 is a new way for the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to help the community. Last week, the agency...
Gary Stevens Nov 09, 2023 Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)

Local Fire Department to Receive Grain Rescue Tools, Training
PEOSTA, IA (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2023) - A Lakeshore fire department is getting some help in addressing an agricultural safety hazard. According to insurer Nationwide, 15 persons lost their lives last ...
Gary Stevens Nov 08, 2023

Local Non-Profits to Share in MNA Grants
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2023) - More than 40 non-profit organizations along the Lakeshore will benefit from $35 million from the latest round of MI Nonprofit Relief Fund grants from the Michi...
Gary Stevens Nov 08, 2023 MI Nonprofit Relief Fund (image courtesy Michigan Nonprofit Association)

Drug Take Back Effort Numbers Disclosed
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2023) - The numbers are in for the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On October 28th, nearly 600 thousand pounds of old, unwanted and expired medicatio...
Gary Stevens Nov 08, 2023 National Drug Take Back Day (image courtesy US Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration)

UPDATE: Victim Identified, Suspect Still Sought in Monday Evening Fatal Shooting
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2023) - The identity of a 33-year-old Holland woman who lost her life in what the Department of Public Safety Police Services is calling a homicide on Monday evening h...
Gary Stevens Nov 08, 2023 Holland Police Investigation (file photo Peg McNichol-Midwest Communications)

Bocks, Jamestown Library Among Winners in Tuesday's Balloting
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2023) - A cautionary note that clerks routinely issue after posting balloting results took on more significance following Tuesday's municipal General Election along th...
Gary Stevens Nov 08, 2023 Elections (image © Midwest Communications)

Purse Snatcher & Friends Wanted Following Friday Crimes in Ottawa Co.
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2023) - Communities on opposite ends of Ottawa County may have been victimized by a purse snatcher. According to Sheriff's Detective Sergeant Jeremy Baum, the patte...
Gary Stevens Nov 07, 2023
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