Category Archives: Local News

Saugatuck Council Member Facing Misdemeanor Election Law Violation Charge
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 6, 2023) - A member of the Saugatuck City Council has a court date in Allegan later this month on an election law violation charge. Garnet Lewis was arraigned on Monday i...
Gary Stevens Apr 6, 2023 Saugatuck City Council Member Garnet Lewis (photo courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)

Zeeland Council Approves Snowmelt Annual Fees
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 5, 2023) - One of the final pieces of the puzzle for installing snowmelt in downtown Zeeland has been put into place. During this past Monday's meeting, the City Council ...
Gary Stevens Apr 5, 2023 Downtown Zeeland (file photo)

HAC Receives Rebate $$$ From Utility
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 4, 2023) - As the Holland Aquatic Center awaits the results of an one-mill, five-year operational levy renewal request on the May 2nd ballot, officials accepted nearly $8...
Gary Stevens Apr 4, 2023 Apr 3, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Officials of the Holland Aquatic Center and SEMCO Energy pose for a ceremonial rebate check presentation. From L-R: Jack Huisingh, HAC executive director: Amanda Duimstra, HAC general manager; Mark Pruchniewski, SEMCO senior commercial energy advisor; Roger Klaasen, HAC maintenance team member; John Wilhem; HAC maintenance manager. (photo courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)

Allegan Foundation Announces Grant Winners, Seeks Library Funding Donations
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 4, 2023) - It's Christmas in April for some non-profit organizations that serve Allegan County. The Allegan County Community Foundation on Monday announced that a total o...
Gary Stevens Apr 4, 2023 Allegan County Community Foundation (image courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)

Zeeland City Council to Meet Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 3, 2023) - It looks to be a busy Monday evening for the Zeeland City Council. In the 6 PM work-study session before the business meeting, the governing panel should discu...
Gary Stevens Apr 3, 2023 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)

Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash with Police Cruiser on US-31
SPRING LAKE TWP. MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 2, 2023) - A 28-year-old Norton Shores woman faces various charges after slamming into a stopped police cruiser going the wrong way on US-31 overnight on Sunday. ...
Gary Stevens Apr 2, 2023 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)

Holland Aquatic Center Seeks Renewal of 1 Mill Operational Levy
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 2, 2023) - Four years after asking voters to approve a $26.3 million dollar bond issue for renovation and expansion of its West 24th Street facility, which the electorate...
Gary Stevens Apr 2, 2023 The new multi-pool at the Holland Aquatic Center (photo courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)

HAC to Host Underwater Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - A family favorite is back. The Holland Aquatic Center (550 Maple Ave.) hosts an Underwater Egg Hunt on Saturday. At 12 PM and at 2 PM, youngsters from age 4 o...
Gary Stevens Mar 31, 2023 2023 Underwater Easter Egg Hunt promotional photo (image courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)

Tulip Time Announces 2023 Grand Marshals
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - Tulip Time Festival, Inc. is happy to announce the 2023 grand marshals for its' parades. The Gentex Kinderparade co-grand marshals will be ODC Network and Gen...
Dan Evans Mar 31, 2023 May 12, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Participants in the 2022 Tulip Time Festival Kinderparade. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.

County Commissioner Bemoans Lack of Attention to Government Actions
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2023) - The reverberations from the events of January 3rd at the Fillmore Street Complex continue to be felt in Ottawa County and beyond. While the county board co...
Gary Stevens Mar 31, 2023 Ottawa Co. Commissioner Jacob Bonnema (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
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