Category Archives: Local News
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)
UPDATE: Allendale Teen Charged in April Death of Motorist
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2023) - A 17-year-old Allendale man will face juvenile charges stemming from an April crash that led to the death of a 26-year-old Allendale woman. Ottawa County S...
Oct 24, 2023
UPDATE: Grand Rapids Area Woman Succumbs to Injuries from Car-Deer Accident
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2023) - One of two persons from the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming that were in a sedan that struck a deer and led to a crash into a building on Holland's south side ...
Oct 24, 2023 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Write-In Elections Required in Fennville, Ferrysburg on Nov. 7
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 24, 2023) - Voters in two municipalities along the Lakeshore will need to have a sharp pencil and do some homework before casting ballots two weeks from today, November...
Oct 24, 2023 Vote here sign in Holland. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Speeding Vehicle Causes Two Crashes on M-40; Charges Pending
HEATH TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 22, 2023) - A 32-year-old Allegan man could face charges stemming from a hit-and-run situation near Hamilton on Monday morning that led to three persons being hospital...
Oct 23, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Tulip Time Announces Top 20 for 2024 Annual Poster Art Contest
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 23, 2023) - Tulip Time Festival, Inc. announces the Top 20 finalists for the annual First Bloem Festival Artwork Competition, through which a work of art will be selected...
Oct 23, 2023
Allegan County to Assume Control of Animal Control Operations
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 23, 2023) - Allegan County is going to bolster pet rescue efforts within its jurisdiction. Earlier this month, the Board of Commissioners approved up to $100,000 for a ne...
Oct 23, 2023 Allegan County Animal Control officers (photo courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Dept.)
Four Hospitalized in County Line Crash
JAMESTOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 22, 2023) - Four persons were injured in a two-vehicle crash at the far southeastern corner of Ottawa County on Saturday night. According to Sheriff's Lieutenant N...
Oct 22, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
