Category Archives: Local News
Antkoviak to Assume Vacant Seat on Allegan Co. Circuit Court Bench
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 11, 2023) - The vacancy on the 48th Circuit Court bench serving Allegan County has been filled. Governor Whitmer on Thursday named Matthew Antkoviak to replace the retire...
Aug 11, 2023 48th Circuit Court Judge Matthew Antkoviak (photo courtesy Office of the Governor of the State of Michigan)
State to Seize Control of Non-Producing Oil Wells in Ottawa, Ingham Counties
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 11, 2023) - A series of non-producing oil wells in Ottawa Counties will be falling into state hands. In a settlement announced by the office of Attorney General Dana Ness...
Aug 11, 2023 Staffers from Taplin Group work on clean up an oil sheen from a lake in the Bend Area Open Space. (photo courtesy Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department)
Huffman to Attempt Lake Michigan Swim on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 11, 2023) - Bryan Huffman will be attempting something nobody has ever done in Lake Michigan before. The 50-year-old Holland ophthalmologist will be stepping into the Big...
Aug 11, 2023
Holland Museum Interns to Unveil Exhibit on Obscure Artifacts
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 10, 2023) - One may call it, "The Lost Treasures of the Holland Museum." Beginning on Thursday, the museum's Summer Intern Council will host a presentation called "Cabine...
Aug 10, 2023 The 2023 Holland Museum Summer Intern Council (photo courtesy Holland Museum)
Thursday's the Day for the DeYoung Plant Implosion
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 10, 2023) - Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks said it best on Tuesday when he posted on his social media sites that on "Thursday morning, our skyline will be changed forever." A...
Aug 10, 2023
Midwest Communications' President Peter Tanz Inducted into Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame
DETROIT (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 10, 2023) - It was a big honor for the "Fearless Leader" on Wednesday night. Peter Tanz, who took over the presidency of the 81-station Midwest Communications last year upon ...
Aug 10, 2023 Midwest Communications President Peter Tanz
Limited Election Day Results Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 9, 2023) - Not many voters along the Lakeshore were asked to take a break from summer activities to cast ballots on Tuesday. Only three communities held elections for public ...
Aug 09, 2023 liz west / CC
Woman Killed Following Train-Pedestrian Incident in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A 62-year-old woman lost her life on Tuesday morning when she was struck by a freight train south of Holland's downtown district. According to Holland Departme...
Aug 08, 2023 Sept. 19, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; A CSX Railroad train crossing East 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Woman's Body Found in Port Sheldon Twp. Pond
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - An investigation continues into the death of a 58-year-old Port Sheldon woman whose body was found floating in a pond at a mobile home park between H...
Aug 08, 2023 Law Enforcement Investiagtion (image © Midwest Communications, Inc. 2014)
Ottawa Co. Clerk Seeks Local Cooperation on Early Voting Implementation Proposal
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2023) - Implementing aspects of Proposal 2, the voting reform measure which was passed by voters in Michigan last November, is ongoing. On Monday night, the Zeeland Ci...
Aug 08, 2023 The cover of a powerpoint presentation made by Ottawa Co. Clerk Justin Roebuck to local units of government. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
