Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Police Chase Begun in Jenison Ends in Arrest of Wanted Suspect
WYOMING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 15, 2022) - A 37-year-old Sparta man will be spending the rest of the weekend in the Ottawa County Jail after a Saturday afternoon arrest west of Grand Rapids. According ...
Oct 15, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
City of Holland 2-5 Restrictions Returning
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 14, 2022) - Effective October 15th. 2022 at 2:00 am, overnight Holland on-street parking restrictions are in place. Beginning October 15th, vehicles are no longer be perm...
Oct 14, 2022 City of Holland logo
Allegan County Health Department Launches New FREE Program
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 14, 2022) - The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is launching a FREE, voluntary pilot program "Allegan County Community Links" that will work to connect individual...
Oct 14, 2022 Allegan County Seal (image courtesy County of Allegan, Michigan)
The West Michigan Economy is "Flat," According to One Leading Observer
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 14, 2022) - The West Michigan economy appears to have flattened, but has not yet contracted into a recession. That's the opinion of Dr. Brian Long, director of Supply M...
Oct 14, 2022 Dr. Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research at Grand Valley State University (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
