Category Archives: Local News
New Program to End Homelessness in Ottawa County
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 8, 2022) - This week, Good Samaritan took the next step toward ending homelessness in Ottawa County. People shouldn't have to lose everything because of one setback, so G...
Dec 08, 2022 Ottawa County logo (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Proposed Downtown Zeeland Snowmelt to be Discussed in Special Friday Morning Meeting
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 8, 2022) - The classic "Field of Dreams" line of, "If you build it, he will come," may be true for some things, but the cost of building it has to taken into consideratio...
Dec 08, 2022 Downtown Zeeland (file photo)
Two Men Arrested as Business Mailbox Thefts Continue in Eastern Ottawa County
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 7, 2022) - Two 29-year-old men from out of state have been arrested on mail theft charges in Ottawa County. According to Sheriff's Detective Captain Jake Sparks, ...
Dec 07, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Holland City Council Looks to Clear Another Hurdle Tonight in Quest to Build Ice Skating Rink
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 7, 2022) - Another of the legal hurdles the City of Holland must clear before the dream of a permanent outdoor ice skating rink at Window on the Waterfront Park becomes a...
Dec 07, 2022 The cover to a Community Engagement and Concept Design Summary for a proposed Holland Ice Skating Park. (image courtesy City of Holland)
Educators Across Michigan to Tackle Teacher Shortage Issue
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 7, 2022) - A concerted effort to address a teacher shortage in Michigan is underway. Leaders of 39 intermediate school districts spanning 63 counties statewide have forme...
Dec 07, 2022 Former Holland School Superintendent Dr. Brian Davis in a file photo during an appearance in the studios of WHTC Radio in Holland, MI. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Need Some Exercise After the Holidays? -- Try Dutch Dancing!
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 6, 2022) - Tulip Time Festival invites everyone to "Join the Dance" - Community Dutch Dance that is! Looking for a great way to get some exercise after the holidays? We'v...
Dec 06, 2022
State Lawmakers Meet This Week to Draw Legislative Session to a Close
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 6, 2022) - Lawmakers in Lansing are expected to leave the Capitol with a whimper and not a bang. The state House has just sessions planned for Tuesday and Wednesday befor...
Dec 06, 2022 State House Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) (photo courtesy office of State Representative Luke Meerman/Michigan House Republicans)
Extra Police Patrols to Watch for Speeding on State Roads Through Winter
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 4, 2022) - Those extra police patrols that were on roads across Michigan over the Thanksgiving Day holiday period won't be going away anytime soon. State police officials...
Dec 04, 2022 Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker (photo courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Department)
Magic at the Mill Opens Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 2, 2022) - An effort to expand Holland's tourism footprint beyond the warm weather months is underway. Locals are aware of the long-standing annual events such as this pa...
Dec 02, 2022 Magic at the Mill (image courtesy City of Holland)
Allegan Farmer Named to Statewide Panel
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 2, 2022) - A third-generation farmer from Allegan has been appointed to a statewide panel. The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Thursday that Ryan Drozd w...
Dec 02, 2022 A soybean harvester at Drozd Family Grain near Allegan. (photo courtesy Drozd Family Grain)
