Category Archives: Local News

Another Banner Year at Windmill Island Gardens Continues
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 29, 2023) - The old adage of "all good things must come to an end" is being delayed a little when it comes to the home of Holland's iconic DeZwaan Windmill. This week, t...
Gary Stevens Sep 29, 2023 June 20, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; A symbolic wooden shoe sculpture in the foreground, with the DeZwaan Windmill in the background, at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

UPDATE: Bryan Huffman Successfully Completes New York City Swim on Thursday
NEW YORK CITY (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 29, 2023) - It was a successful dip into the waters for Bryan Huffman on Thursday. The 50-year-old comprehensive ophthalmologist from Holland successfully completed th...
Gary Stevens Sep 29, 2023 Stacy and Bryan Huffman (photo courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)

International Festival of Holland Approaches
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 28, 2023) - West Michigan residents can eat, shop and dance their way around the world at the International Festival of Holland from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the ...
Dan Evans Sep 28, 2023 Aug. 21, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Patrons dancing to the music during the 2021 International Festival of Holland. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Ottawa Co. "Farms are the Tapas" Set for Tonight
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 28, 2023) - An effort to preserve farmland in Ottawa County returns on Thursday evening. The annual Farms are the Tapas is from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Red Shed (5301 Ba...
Gary Stevens Sep 28, 2023 Farmland (photo courtesy Ottawa County Department of Strategic Impact)

School Nurse Fun Run is Tonight in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 28, 2023) - Helping those who help keep youngsters attending Holland Public Schools healthy is the goal of Thursday evening's 2023 School Nurse Fun Run. The 11th annual ...
Gary Stevens Sep 28, 2023 The School Nurse Fun Run in Holland. (file photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)

LWV Holds Holland City Council Candidate Forum
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 28, 2023) - Six hopefuls looking to fill three soon-to-be-vacant seats on the Holland City Council met in Chambers at City Hall on Wednesday night. The League of Women V...
Gary Stevens Sep 28, 2023

PHOTOS: Path Connection Between Ottawa Co & Kent Trails Unveiled
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 27, 2023) - Another step in the dream of connecting Grand Rapids to the Lake Michigan Shore through non-motorized paths was taken on Wednesday. Officials of the ...
Gary Stevens Sep 27, 2023 Sept. 27, 2023; Georgetown Twp., MI, USA; The view heading into Ottawa County along the Idema Explorers Trail on the Grand River Greenway. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Muskegon Man Killed in I-96 Crash
POLKTON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 27, 2023) - A 30-year-old Muskegon man lost his life on Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle crash south of Coopersville. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's ...
Gary Stevens Sep 27, 2023 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)

Blast In Garage Injures One in Allendale
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 27, 2023) - A 21-year-old Allendale resident escaped substantial injury after what authorities are calling an "accidental explosion" at a residence just before da...
Gary Stevens Sep 27, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Seal (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)

Tulip Time Festival Names Two New Board Members
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 27, 2023) - There are two new members of the Tulip Time Festival Board of Directors. Beginning on Sunday, Sandy Pierce and Scott Stenstrom will begin terms on the govern...
Gary Stevens Sep 27, 2023 Chih-Hsuan (Sandy) Pierce (L) and Scott Stenstrom of the Tulip Time Festival Board of Directors (photos courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
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