Category Archives: Local News
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)
Laketown Township Expands Park System
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 15, 2022) - Laketown Township is adding to its parks system. The township board agreed on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to purchase 2.5 acres of land and a house already borde...
Nov 15, 2022
North Side Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Intersection
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 15, 2022) - A two-vehicle crash snarled Tuesday morning commute traffic on Holland's North Side. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Matthew Wildfong, depu...
Nov 15, 2022 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Final Public Input Session for Zeeland Schools' Strategic Plan is Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 15, 2022) - The Zeeland community get one more chance to give its input into its public schools' future. This evening, from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM at the Quack Shack inside o...
Nov 15, 2022 Zeeland Public Schools Strategic Planning (image courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)
