Category Archives: Local News

Solar Fields Presentation Tonight at Dumont Lake
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 5, 2023) - Despite one community's failed effort to install solar panels at its township hall, the future of energy in Allegan County could lie in the sky. On Monday even...
Gary Stevens Jun 05, 2023 Solar Panels (photo courtesy Jim Hayden, Laketown Township)

Liquor License, Ice Rink & Snowmelt Before Zeeland City Council Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 5, 2023) - Current and future items highlight this evening's scheduled biweekly business meeting of the Zeeland City Council. A mandatory public hearing is slated ahead o...
Gary Stevens Jun 05, 2023 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)

Fennville Stays Close to Home in Choosing New Leader
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 5, 2023) - After a nationwide search, the Fennville Board of Education has settled on a local candidate to be the next district superintendent. Following a final series...
Gary Stevens Jun 05, 2023 Dr. Doug Greer (photo courtesy Fennville Public Schools)

UPDATE: Missing Man from Port Sheldon Found Safe
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 4, 2023) - The search has apparently ended happily for a missing 20-year-old Holland man. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Jon Smoes, Terry Sims ha...
Gary Stevens Jun 04, 2023 Terry Sims (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)

Suspects Sought in Drive-By Shooting of North Side Residence
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 4, 2023) - The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is looking for those involved in the shooting of a house on Holland's North Side overnight on Sunday. According to ...
Gary Stevens Jun 04, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's vehicle. File photo

Blaze Breaks Out at Padnos Complex; Pollutants Possible
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM, June 3, 2023) - While many residents from and visitors to the Lakeshore enjoyed the summer-like weather conditions on Saturday, members of the Holland Department of Public Saf...
Gary Stevens Jun 03, 2023 June 3, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; A Holland Department of Public Safety firefighter looks to put out a fire at the Louis Padnos recycling complex. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Huizenga Explains Vote on Debt Ceiling Bill
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, June 3, 2023) - The federal government won't go into default on Monday as some had feared. President Biden signed legislation behind closed doors at the White House on Saturday...
Gary Stevens Jun 03, 2023 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) (photo courtesy office of Congressman Bill Huizenga, Michigan's Second District)

Second Tulip Dig Set for Windmill Island on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 2, 2023) - A unique situation occurs on Saturday at Windmill Island Gardens. The second of two "Tulip Dig" to benefit the Holland in Bloom urban beautification initiative...
Gary Stevens Jun 02, 2023 May 9, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Tulip plantings below bird houses at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Car Show Comes to Downtown Holland Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 2, 2023) - A sure sign of summer is classic cars parked on lots, with hoods up and owners swapping memories of the past and how their vehicles were refurbished. The 2023 ...
Gary Stevens Jun 02, 2023 June 2, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The 2023 Remember When Classic Car Show. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Effort to Make Holland a "Heart Safe Community" Underway
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 2, 2023) - An effort to make the Tulip City a Heart Safe Community is underway. During a ceremony at the Kollen Park Fire Station on Thursday afternoon, members of the Ho...
Gary Stevens Jun 02, 2023 Sept. 12, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; The Kollen Park Fire Station of the Holland Department of Public Safety. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Sun Jul 5
Holland, MI, USA
Feels Like: 80°F
Wind/Dir: 18 MPH-NNE
Humidity: 65%



