Category Archives: Local News
State Grant Helps Graafschap Fire Department Update Rescue Equipment
GRAAFSCHAP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 10, 2023) - Graafschap Fire Department Training and Safety Captain Dave Grumney talks about newly acquired equipment at the fire department, 4534 60th St., in Laketown...
Jan 10, 2023 Graafschap Fire Department Training and Safety Captain Dave Grumney, right, talks about newly acquired equipment at the fire department, 4534 60th St., on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, to Graafschap Fire Board members Linda Howell of Laketown Township, left, and Bob Yonker of Fillmore Township, center. The items include rappelling and other rescue equipment to replace older models. The equipment was purchased thanks to a state MIOSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health (MIWISH) Grant. The goal of the program is to create a safer and healthier work environment and reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers in Michigan. The $9,977.53 grant required a 50 percent match from the department.
Auto Club Launches "Move Over for Me" Roadside Awareness Campaign
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 10, 2023) - Awareness of disabled vehicles along the roadside is the focal point of a new traffic safety campaign by the Automobile Association of America. The "Move Over...
Jan 10, 2023 Move Over for Me campaign (image courtesy AAA Michigan)
UPDATE: 82-Year-Old Suspect Arrested After North Side Barricaded Situation
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 9, 2023) - After about a five-hour standoff on Monday, an armed barricaded man situation at a strip mall on Holland's North Side ended peacefully with no injuries an...
Jan 09, 2023 Jan. 9, 2023; Holland Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department tactical units at a barricaded man situation in a strip mall off of Lakewood Blvd. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Huizenga Relieved with End of Speaker Stalemate, Ready for New Congressional Session
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 9, 2023) - Lawmakers in the US House can finally get down to business after electing a new Speaker. Republican leader Kevin McCarthy gained enough support from his own par...
Jan 09, 2023 Jan. 7, 2023; Washington, DC, USA; US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) during a Facebook Live post following the vote that installed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as the new US House Speaker. Mandatory Credit: Office of US House Rep. Bill Huizenga
Local Law Enforcement Warns Parents, Guardians of Online Predators Targeting Youth
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 9, 2023) - As the first full week of classes at area schools for 2023 gets underway, law enforcement is asking parents, guardians and teachers to be on the lookout for st...
Jan 09, 2023 Iyan Adeendren Ayyan / CC
Allegan Co. Family of Four Found Dead in Apparent Murder/Suicide
LEE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2023) - A family of four in southern Allegan County has passed away from what authorities are initially calling a homicide/suicide on Saturday afternoon. According to...
Jan 07, 2023 Allegan County Sheriff's Dept. prowl car. (file photo)
Second "Coffee with Council" Session Set for Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 6, 2023) - The second of two "Coffee with Council" sessions is set for Saturday morning. From 9 AM to 11:30 AM in the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place, residents and o...
Jan 06, 2023 Sept. 22, 2022, Holland, MI, USA; The Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Teen Hurt in Collision North of Zeeland
BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 4, 2023) - A 17-year-old Hudsonville man was injured in a two-vehicle collided north of Zeeland on Wednesday afternoon. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant...
Jan 04, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
First "Coffee with Council" Session Tonight Ahead of Holland City Council Meeting
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 4, 2023) - The first major step towards formulating a spending plan for Fiscal 2024 by the City of Holland is tonight. Beginning at 5 PM in Council Chambers at Holland Ci...
Jan 04, 2023 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Ottawa Co. Board Sacks Administrator in First Day Shakeup
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 4, 2023) - It didn't take long for "Ottawa Impact" to make an impact on Ottawa County Government. During yesterday's organizational meeting, the Board of Commissioners...
Jan 04, 2023 Ottawa County logo (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
