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One Man Hurt in M-40 Crash Near Hamilton
HEATH TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 20, 2022) - One person was flown to Corewell-Butterworth Hospital following a two-vehicle crash near Hamilton on Wednesday afternoon. First responders were dispatched ...
Gary Stevens Oct 20, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Countdown to General Election Day 2022 Continues
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 20, 2022) - With less than three weeks to go before the November 8th General Election, clerks' offices across Michigan are already busy handling ballots - in more ways...
Gary Stevens Oct 20, 2022 Step into Elections (image courtesy Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Office)

Allegan County Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Prize
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 19, 2022) - An Allegan County man was amazed when he found out his Powerball ticket was worth $1 million. Mark Brooks, of Otsego, matched the five white balls in the Sept...
Dan Evans Oct 19, 2022

A Busy Holland City Council Meeting is Set for Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 19, 2022) - There are plenty of items for the Holland City Council to sift through during the Wednesday evening biweekly business meeting. The Holland BPW has a number of...
Gary Stevens Oct 19, 2022 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Three from Lakeshore Tabbed by Governor for State Panels
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 19, 2022) - The office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer was busy on Tuesday announcing a number of appointments to fill vacancies on various state boards and commissions. Thr...
Gary Stevens Oct 19, 2022 Jim Bowen / CC

Human Relations Commission Seeking Nominations
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2022) - Do you know an individual or an organization that exemplifies the virtues of social justice by promoting equal opportunity and access for all? If so, then now...
Dan Evans Oct 18, 2022

State Republicans Critical of Gubernatorial Veto on Emergency Powers Reforms
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2022) - State lawmakers apparently have long memories. The memories of the days of "stay home, stay safe" and "safer at home" during the first few months of the COVID...
Gary Stevens Oct 18, 2022 State Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton) (photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans)

Virtual Candidate Forum for 4th Congressional District Set for Wednesday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2022) - A chance to hear from those wishing to represent the Lakeshore in the halls of Congress is coming up. On Wednesday evening, from 6 to 7 PM, the League of Women Vo...
Gary Stevens Oct 18, 2022 League of Women Voters of The Holland Area graphic

Zeeland City Council to Consider Renovation of Sligh Factory Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 17, 2022) - The dream of a 45 to 50-unit apartment building on the site of a former furniture factory in Zeeland could take another step towards reality tonight. The city...
Gary Stevens Oct 17, 2022 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)

Ottawa County Discloses Top Dog Names, Breeds for FY 22
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 17, 2022) - What's in a name? In Ottawa County, as everywhere else in Michigan for now 103 years, dogs need to be licensed at the age of four months and older, with pr...
Gary Stevens Oct 17, 2022 Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A dachshund dog named Dolly near the 8th Street Marketplace. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
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