Category Archives: Local News
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)
HAC to Host Underwater Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - A family favorite is back. The Holland Aquatic Center (550 Maple Ave.) hosts an Underwater Egg Hunt on Saturday. At 12 PM and at 2 PM, youngsters from age 4 o...
Mar 31, 2023 2023 Underwater Easter Egg Hunt promotional photo (image courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)
Tulip Time Announces 2023 Grand Marshals
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - Tulip Time Festival, Inc. is happy to announce the 2023 grand marshals for its' parades. The Gentex Kinderparade co-grand marshals will be ODC Network and Gen...
Mar 31, 2023 May 12, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Participants in the 2022 Tulip Time Festival Kinderparade. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.
County Commissioner Bemoans Lack of Attention to Government Actions
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - The reverberations from the events of January 3rd at the Fillmore Street Complex continue to be felt in Ottawa County and beyond. While the county board co...
Mar 31, 2023 Ottawa Co. Commissioner Jacob Bonnema (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Woman Hospitalized After Overnight Crash on M-121
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - A 31-year-old Hudsonville woman suffered serious injuries in a single vehicle crash between Zeeland and Hudsonville overnight on Friday. According to Ott...
Mar 31, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Mixed Jobless Numbers Along Lakeshore in February
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - Unemployment stayed pretty steady along the Lakeshore last month. In not-seasonally adjusted numbers released on Thursday by the Michigan Department of Techno...
Mar 31, 2023 Unemployment News (image © Midwest Communications)
Veterans Park Proposed for Site of Former Park Twp. Airport
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 30, 2023) - The dream of a Veterans Park along the Lakeshore is slowing getting closer to becoming a reality. The Holland Area Veterans Council, consisting of represent...
Mar 30, 2023 An aerial view of a proposed Veterans Park in Park Township. (image courtesy Holland Area Veterans Council)
Coopersville Man Rescued from Waters of Grand River
POLKTON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 30, 2023) - A 53-year-old Coopersville man is recovering at an undisclosed hospital after a water rescue between Allendale and Coopersville on Wednesday night. Accor...
Mar 30, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Marine Unit vessel (file photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Spring Lake Man Hospitalized After I-96 Crash Near Coopersville
POLKTON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 30, 2023) - A 30-year-old Spring Lake man was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash near Coopersville on Wednesday evening. According to Ottawa County Sheriff'...
Mar 30, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Cisler Named as New CFHZ President/CEO
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 29, 2023) - A familiar face to the non-profit scene along the Lakeshore is taking on a new responsibility. The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area board on W...
Mar 29, 2023 Patrick Cisler (photo courtesy Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area)
