Category Archives: Local News
First "Teachers Live Here" Grant of School Year Awarded by Holland Public Schools
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 12, 2023) - A program aimed at attracting and retaining teachers in Holland Public Schools has made its first mark in the new Academic Year. Last week, Holland Middle Sch...
Oct 12, 2023 Holland Middle School social studies instructor Kyle Liechty holds a ceremonial Teachers Live Here grant check. (Jason Craner photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
GVSU Professor to Remain on State Autism Council
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 12, 2023) - A Grand Valley State University Professor will remain on a statewide panel addressing the needs of those in Michigan stricken with autism. Dr. Amy Matthews of...
Oct 12, 2023 Dr. Amy Matthews (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Holland Public Safety Names Reserve Officer of Year
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 12, 2023) - A four-year veteran of the Holland Department of Public Safety's Police Services has won a prestigious honor. Jason Trott was named the 2023 Reserve Officer o...
Oct 12, 2023 Holland Reserve Officer Jason Trott (photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
Long-Range Forecast, Ice Rink to be Discussed by Holland Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 11, 2023) - The Holland City Council will be looking ahead during Wednesday evening's biweekly Study Session. The governing panel will go over a mid-year update to the ci...
Oct 11, 2023 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Sedan Driver Critically Hurt in Crash with Semi East of Zeeland
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 10, 2023) - A 21-year-old Jenison man suffered critical injuries after a two-vehicle collision involving a semi and a sedan just east of Zeeland on Tuesday afternoon...
Oct 10, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Graafschap Fire Department Chili a Hot Ticket at Cook Off
LAKETOWN TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 10, 2023) - You could take it "Hot" or "Not So Hot." Either way, the Graafschap Fire Department entries in the annual Cow Hill Yacht Club Chili Cook Off on Sunday, O...
Oct 10, 2023 Dave Grumney, Captain, Training & Health/Safety for the Graafschap Fire Department, prepares to serve his homemade chili at the annual Cow Hill Yacht Club Chili Cook Off on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Wicks Park in Saugatuck.
Cooking Safety is Spotlighted During This Fire Prevention Week
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 10, 2023) - While heavy rain spoiled last Friday's annual Fire Truck Parade in Holland, the message that the event was meant to convey wasn't doused. The theme for this y...
Oct 10, 2023
Leaders of the Netherlands and Holland Meet
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 10, 2023) - City of Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks and Mayor Marco Out of Assen, Netherlands met on Monday, October 9 at City Hall in Assen. Mayor Bocks, City Council member ...
Oct 10, 2023
SEMCO Issues A Scam Alert
(PORT HURON, MI, October 2023) - SEMCO customers have made several reports to the Company of unknown door-to-door solicitors claiming to be SEMCO employees and asking for copies of the customer's gas ...
Oct 09, 2023
Another Allendale Smash-and-Grab Burglary Reported
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 9, 2023) - For the second time in five days, a party store in Allendale was the victim of a smash-and-grab burglary. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant ...
Oct 09, 2023
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