Category Archives: Local News
Early Voting Begins Along Lakeshore, Across State on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 16, 2024) - The first session of casting ballots early in Michigan begins on Saturday. Created by approval of Proposal 2 15 months ago, it will allow electors the ability...
Feb 16, 2024 liz west / CC
"Never Forgotten" Wes Leonard Heart Team DH Set for Saturday
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 16, 2024) - It will be another special evening in Morehead Gymnasium at Fennville High School on Saturday night. That's because it will be the 13th annual "Never Forgot...
Feb 16, 2024 The Wes Leonard Never Forgotten poster outside of Morehead Gymnasium at Fennville High School. (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Make it Three Michigan Instant Lottery Ticket Big Winners from Lakeshore in a Week's Span
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 14, 2024) - Ring up another scratch off instant lottery game big winner from the Lakeshore. For the third time in a week, the Michigan Lottery announced such a circumstan...
Feb 14, 2024 Image of winning Holiday Wishes instant lottery ticket. (image courtesy Michigan Lottery)
Four-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt in I-196 Crash
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - A four-year-old Holland boy suffered critical injuries after being thrown from the van that he was a passenger in during a two-vehicle crash east of the ...
Feb 13, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Lake Superior Wreck Found; Story to be Part of Annual MRSA Fundraiser
PARADISE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Researchers have located the shipwreck of the bulk carrier Arlington in Lake Superior, about 35 miles north of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Arlington went dow...
Feb 13, 2024 The SS Arlington (photo courtesy Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society)
Two New Apps for Heart Safety in Holland to be Unveiled
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Another step in the effort to make Holland a HeartSafe Community begins on Wednesday. In conjunction with February being American Heart Month, and Wednesday b...
Feb 13, 2024 PulsePoint (photo courtesy PulsePoint Foundation)
Tulip Time Announces Pedals in the Park
[HOLLAND, MI - February 13, 2024] - Tulip Time, in partnership with Velo Kids, Cultureworks, and the Holland Area Arts Council, announces Pedals in the Park, a bicycle event, as part of its' 2024 them...
Feb 13, 2024
Holland Planners to Get Latest on Ice Rink Project & More Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - When the Holland Planning Commission meets on Tuesday afternoon in Council Chambers at Holland City Hall (270 S. River Ave.) for its monthly session, they wil...
Feb 13, 2024 Artist's sketch of the Window on the Waterfront Ice Park as seen from East 6th Street (image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Another Instant Lottery Ticket Big Winner from Lakeshore Unveiled
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - For the second time in less than a week, a major winning scratch off lottery ticket was claimed along the Lakeshore. On Monday, the Michigan Lottery announced...
Feb 13, 2024 Image of winning Ghostbusters instant lottery ticket. (image courtesy Michigan Lottery)
Another Gift to Ottawa Co. Parks Towards Idema Trail Project
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Another hurdle in realizing the dream of a pathway between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven has been cleared. On Monday, the Ottawa County 4-H Council announce...
Feb 13, 2024 June 11, 2021; Georgetown Twp., MI, USA; A sign along the Georgetown Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail during the opening of the Bend Area Open Space expansion. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
