Category Archives: Local News
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)
Injury Crash Reported on Fillmore Street
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A 17-year-old Allendale woman was hospitalized in a single-vehicle crash between Hudsonville and Allendale on Monday afternoon. According to Ottawa Cou...
Aug 08, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Ravenna Man Sentenced on Federal Gun Charges
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A 27-year-old Ravenna man may not be stepping out of a federal prison until his 40's. Zebulon Timothy Nester was sentenced yesterday by US District Court ...
Aug 08, 2023 PRSA-NY / CC
Three Lakeshore Men Busted on Kent Co. Prostitution Charges
CASCADE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - Three men from the Lakeshore were among eight persons arrested last week on sex trafficking charges in the Grand Rapids area. Last Thursday, Kent County S...
Aug 08, 2023 Arrested (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
New Leader at Mediation Services Named
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A new leader of the Holland-based Mediation Services has been named. The non-profit that looks to "promote peace through mediation and restorative justice...
Aug 08, 2023 Mediation Services (photo courtesy Mediation Services)
EV Construction Takes OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Pledge
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2023 - Workplace safety and health are of paramount importance to any organization, regardless of its size or industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administrati...
Aug 07, 2023
Zeeland Council Should Vote on Snowmelt Assessment, Early Voting Center Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2023) - As work continues on building a snowmelt system for downtown Zeeland, the issue of paying for maintaining it could be resolved on Monday evening. During its bi...
Aug 07, 2023 Zeeland City Hall file photo
Holland Firm Continues Lake Michigan Harbor Dredging Efforts
PENTWATER, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2023) - The work up the Lake Michigan shore to dredge harbors continues. Holland-based King Company, a long-time contractor for the US Army Corps of Engineers, began...
Aug 07, 2023 US Army Corps of Engineers (image courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers)
Mystery Surrounds Vehicle Found in Grand River
CROCKERY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2023) - What led to a motor vehicle ending up in the Grand River on Sunday morning, who put it there, and why? Those are among the questions Ottawa County Sherif...
Aug 06, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit vessel (file photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Under-Fire Ottawa Co. Commissioner Understands Departure of Deputy Administrator
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2023) - The search is on for a number 2 person in the operations of Ottawa County government. This past Friday was the last day on the job for Deputy County Adminis...
Aug 06, 2023 June 27, 2023; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Commissioner Jacob Bonnema (R-Zeeland) speaks during a board meeting. (ZOOM video image courtesy Ottawa Co., Michigan)
