Category Archives: Local News
Laketown Twp. Board Rejects Solar Panel Proposal for Township Hall
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 7, 2023) - The moving to clean energy has stalled in one Lakeshore community. On Wednesday evening, the Laketown Township board agreed to halt any further discussio...
Apr 07, 2023 Solar Panels (photo courtesy Jim Hayden, Laketown Township)
UPDATE: River Flood Warning In Place for Two Rivers Along Lakeshore
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 7, 2023) - Although a dry spell is predicted by forecasters for West Michigan through the Easter Weekend and into next week, the threat of flooding continues along t...
Apr 07, 2023
Chamber President Remains Optimistic of Business Perception in Wake of Ottawa Co. Board Changes
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 6, 2023) - What impact has Ottawa Impact had on business? Supporters of the political action group, which sparked a wholesale change in the makeup of the Ottawa County Bo...
Apr 06, 2023 Sept. 20, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce building on East 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Saugatuck Council Member Facing Misdemeanor Election Law Violation Charge
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 6, 2023) - A member of the Saugatuck City Council has a court date in Allegan later this month on an election law violation charge. Garnet Lewis was arraigned on Monday i...
Apr 06, 2023 Saugatuck City Council Member Garnet Lewis (photo courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
Zeeland Council Approves Snowmelt Annual Fees
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 5, 2023) - One of the final pieces of the puzzle for installing snowmelt in downtown Zeeland has been put into place. During this past Monday's meeting, the City Council ...
Apr 05, 2023 Downtown Zeeland (file photo)
HAC Receives Rebate $$$ From Utility
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 4, 2023) - As the Holland Aquatic Center awaits the results of an one-mill, five-year operational levy renewal request on the May 2nd ballot, officials accepted nearly $8...
Apr 04, 2023 Apr 3, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Officials of the Holland Aquatic Center and SEMCO Energy pose for a ceremonial rebate check presentation. From L-R: Jack Huisingh, HAC executive director: Amanda Duimstra, HAC general manager; Mark Pruchniewski, SEMCO senior commercial energy advisor; Roger Klaasen, HAC maintenance team member; John Wilhem; HAC maintenance manager. (photo courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)
Allegan Foundation Announces Grant Winners, Seeks Library Funding Donations
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 4, 2023) - It's Christmas in April for some non-profit organizations that serve Allegan County. The Allegan County Community Foundation on Monday announced that a total o...
Apr 04, 2023 Allegan County Community Foundation (image courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)
Zeeland City Council to Meet Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 3, 2023) - It looks to be a busy Monday evening for the Zeeland City Council. In the 6 PM work-study session before the business meeting, the governing panel should discu...
Apr 03, 2023 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash with Police Cruiser on US-31
SPRING LAKE TWP. MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 2, 2023) - A 28-year-old Norton Shores woman faces various charges after slamming into a stopped police cruiser going the wrong way on US-31 overnight on Sunday. ...
Apr 02, 2023 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Holland Aquatic Center Seeks Renewal of 1 Mill Operational Levy
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 2, 2023) - Four years after asking voters to approve a $26.3 million dollar bond issue for renovation and expansion of its West 24th Street facility, which the electorate...
Apr 02, 2023 The new multi-pool at the Holland Aquatic Center (photo courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)
