Category Archives: Local News
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)
South Haven Area Receives Improved Fire Protection Insurance Rating
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 1, 2022) - A benefit for doing a job well by the South Haven Area Emergency Services unit will be enjoyed by those that its staffers serve. The agency that responds t...
Dec 01, 2022 Firefighters from South Haven Area Emergency Services respond to a wintertime call in Geneva Township. (Tom Renner photo courtesy SHAES)
Holland Man Sentenced to 30 Years on Child Porn Charges
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 29, 2022) - A 37-year-old Holland man faces three decades in a federal prison. US District Court Judge Jane Beckering handed down such a sentence to Jonathon Thomas ...
Dec 01, 2022 PRSA-NY / CC
Gentex, Outdoor Discovery Center Partner in New Preschool Initiative
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 1, 2022) - One of Zeeland's leading employers is offering a new perk to its employees. Officials of Gentex announced on Wednesday a partnership with the Outdoor Discovery...
Dec 01, 2022 An artist's conception of the proposed Gentex Discovery Preschool (image courtesy Gentex Corp.)
