Category Archives: Local News
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)
Art In The Park Is Today!
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 4, 2023) - The annual fine arts and crafts fair, Art in the Park, celebrating its 51st year this Saturday at Centennial Park! The event draws one of the largest influxes ...
Aug 05, 2023 GlitterandFrills / CC
Lakeshore Tourism Numbers Strong So Far, Says Local Leader
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 4, 2023) - Tourism is always a big business for Holland and the west Michigan area, especially during the summer months. Linda Hart with the Holland area Convention and V...
Aug 04, 2023 Image from Art in the Park at Centennial Park in Holland on Aug. 7, 2021 (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Concerns Grow Over Rash of Stolen Vehicles, Stolen Weapons in Region
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 4, 2023) - A neighboring community's concern about a rise in stolen vehicles and firearms should serve as a warning to all law enforcement in the region. On Thursday, the...
Aug 04, 2023 An anti-theft warning. (image courtesy Kent County, Michigan Sheriff's Office)
Deadline This Evening in Applying for Vacant Laketown Twp. Board Spot
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 4, 2023) - Those wishing to fill a vacancy on a Lakeshore community's governing panel don't have much time to waste. There is a 5 PM deadline on Friday for applicat...
Aug 04, 2023
Saugatuck's Short-Term Rental Panel Meets Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 3, 2023) - A Lakeshore community's efforts to get a handle on short-term rentals continue on Thursday afternoon. During a scheduled meeting of a special Short Term Rent...
Aug 03, 2023 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
Wayland Woman Arrested on Federal Identity Theft Charges
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 3, 2023) - A 48-year-old Wayland woman faces federal identity theft charges for allegedly posing as a state licensed nurse in order to work at an area hospice facili...
Aug 03, 2023 Arrested (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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