Category Archives: Local News
Great Thanksgiving Banquet Nears
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 21, 2022) - A Thanksgiving Eve tradition along the Lakeshore is two days away. For nearly three decades, what is now known as Gateway Mission has put on a banquet on the ...
Nov 21, 2022 Volunteers prepare for the Great Thanksgiving Banquet (file photo)
Goorhouse to Step Down as CFHZ President/CEO
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 18, 2022) - It's time for a new challenge for both Mike Goorhouse and the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. On Friday, the Foundation's Board announced th...
Nov 18, 2022 Mike Goorhouse (photo courtesy Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area)
Film Offers Artistic Expression of Climate Crisis
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 18, 2022) - The International Relations Commission's (IRC) annual Reel Time Film Series concludes with Small Island Big Song on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 7pm at the...
Nov 18, 2022
Road Crews Out, Classes Cancelled on First "Snow Day" of Season
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 18, 2022) - The first "snow day" of the season has arrived along the Lakeshore. Most, if not all, school districts called off classes last night for today as the Winter S...
Nov 18, 2022 Passing snow plows can be dangerous, because plow blades are often hidden by snow clouds. By Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in North Side Teen Shooting Incident
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 17, 2022) - A 15-year-old Holland boy is in custody following a shooting on Holland's North Side a week ago that wounded a 16-year-old youth. The unnamed suspect was arre...
Nov 17, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's Cruiser. Courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Holland City Council Gives Brownfield Green Light to Housing Project
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 17, 2022) - A project aimed at addressing the affordable housing question in Holland has been given a final green light to go. During Wednesday night's biweekly business ...
Nov 17, 2022 The map of eligible property for a proposed Lakeshore Habitat-Jubilee Ministries housing project off of West 36th Street and Washington Avenue in Holland. (image courtesy City of Holland)
Two Hospitalized, but Toddler Escapes Injury in Jenison Crash
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 16, 2022) - A two-vehicle crash in Jenison on Wednesday afternoon hospitalized two passengers, but a toddler escaped injury. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's ...
Nov 16, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Ottawa Celebrates Adoption Day
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 16, 2022) -The holiday to give thanks is upon us and the importance of family is top of mind. Families come together in many of ways, one of which, is adoption. Recognize...
Nov 16, 2022
Holland City Council to Meet Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 16, 2022) - Tax abatements and a Brownfield proposal highlight the Wednesday evening biweekly Holland City Council meeting. Public hearings are slated before the governin...
Nov 16, 2022 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Two Hurt in Police Chase East of Zeeland
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 16, 2022) - Two persons were injured when attempting to flee the long arm of the law east of Zeeland during the overnight hours on Wednesday morning. According to Ot...
Nov 16, 2022 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
