Category Archives: Local News
Holland City Council to Meet Tonight; Proposed Land Swap Not on Agenda
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 18, 2023) - There may be a question about a land swap before Holland voters in May, but it won't be finalized on Wednesday evening. The Holland City Council holds its reg...
Jan 18, 2023 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Deputies Called to Grand Haven High Due to "Altercation" at Girls' Basketball Game
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 18, 2023) - The emotions and passions that naturally occur through athletic competition apparently went overboard at Grand Haven High School on Tuesday night. Ac...
Jan 18, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's vehicle. File photo
No Injuries Reported in Holland House Fire
HOLLAND., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2023) - No injuries were reported after a house fire in Holland on Tuesday evening. According to Department of Public Safety Fire Operations Captain Chris Tinney, cr...
Jan 17, 2023 Jan. 17, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Operations crews at the scene of a fire in the 300 block of W. 17th Street. (photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
Zeeland City Council Meets Again on a Tuesday Night
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2023) - Due to Monday being a legal holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Zeeland City Council has pushed back its biweekly business meeting 24 hours. It's...
Jan 17, 2023 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Community Action House Earns Accolade from Fast-Food Chain's Foundation
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2023) - A local non-profit has received a financial boost from a national fast-food chain. Last week, representatives of the local Chick-Fil-A franchise presented a $...
Jan 17, 2023 Shawn Page (L), local Chick-fil-A operator, presents a ceremonial $75,000 check to Scott Rumpsa, CEO of Community Action House, as a regional winner in the Chick-fil-A "True Inspiration Awards" program. (photo courtesy Community Action House)
Spring Lake Teen Hurt After Crash Into Building in Nunica
CROCKERY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 16, 2023) - An 18-year-old Spring Lake woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash into a building in Nunica on Sunday evening. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's...
Jan 16, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Home Fire Safety Stressed During National Community Risk Reduction Week
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 13, 2023) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed January 16 through January 22, 2023 Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week in Michigan. Together, LARA Director Orlene H...
Jan 15, 2023
Two Hurt, Power Knocked Out Following Crash Near Marne
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 14, 2023) - Two persons were hospitalized and power was knocked out for an area near a two-vehicle crash in Marne on Saturday evening. According to Ottawa County S...
Jan 14, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Free Radon Kits For Allegan County Residents
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 13, 2023) - Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is encouraging residents to learn more about how...
Jan 13, 2023 Allegan County Seal (image courtesy County of Allegan, Michigan)
Allegan County Approves $17.7M Deal for Broadband Expansion
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 13, 2023) - Expansion of broadband availability in Allegan County will be reality by the end of 2024. The County Board on Thursday formally signed an agreement with subur...
Jan 13, 2023 Members of the Allegan County Board of Commissioners pose with leaders of the effort to expand broadband capability in the county during the Jan. 12 Board meeting. Pictured from Left to Right: Commissioners Gale Dugan and Scott Beltman; County Administrator Rob Sarro, Broadband Project Manager Jill Dunham, 123.net CEO Dan Irvin Sr., Board Chairman Jim Storey, Chairman of Broadband Action Work Group Austin Marsman, and Commissioner Dean Kapenga. (photo courtesy Allegan County, Michigan)
