Category Archives: Local News
Whitmer, Dixon Verbally Spar in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 14, 2022) - The first debate between incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer and challenger Tudor Dixon was held on Thursday night in Grand Rapids. The one-hour session ...
Oct 14, 2022 Elections (image © Midwest Communications)
"Problem-Solving" Courts Statewide to Receive Nearly $17 Million in FY 2023
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 14, 2022) - Speciality courts in Michigan are getting some funds from Lansing. The state Court Administrative Office on Thursday awarded a total of nearly $17 million in ...
Oct 14, 2022 PRSA-NY / CC
Allegan County Educator Wins Excellence in Education Award
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 13, 2022) - An Allegan County educator known for her positive and encouraging attitude has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. T...
Oct 13, 2022
Compassionate Heart Ministries Receives A Major Donation
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 13, 2022) - F45 Training's North Holland location reached the $2,500 benchmark of their first-ever Charity Challenge, which will be donated to Compassionate Heart Ministr...
Oct 13, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Long-Time WHTC Staffer Margie Boerman Passes Away
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 13, 2022) - A long-time figure behind the scenes at Midwest Communications of Holland has passed away. Marjorie DeKam Boerman, who spent 42 years at WHTC, passed away las...
Oct 13, 2022 Sept. 29, 2018; Holland, MI, USA; Patty Vandenberg (L) presents a cake to Margie Boerman (R) on her retirement from Midwest Communications. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
School Safety Proposals Before State Legislature
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 13, 2022) - State lawmakers are on the campaign trail right now, but once the November 8th General Election has taken place, the legislature is slated to return to Lansin...
Oct 13, 2022 State House Rep. Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville) (photo courtesy office of State Representative Luke Meerman/Michigan House Republicans)
One Road Project Done, Another Road Work Headache Continues
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 12, 2022) - One long-term road project is now complete in eastern Allegan County, while motorists in the Holland area have an ongoing, recurring headache to deal with. On Tue...
Oct 12, 2022 Sept. 21, 2022; Holland Twp., MI, USA; Rebuilding of water lines on Holland's North Side by the Holland BPW; units along River Avenue at Howard Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Free Home Energy Efficiency Program For Holland Residents
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 12, 2022) - The Holland Energy Fund launched a new residential energy-efficiency education program, Home Energy 101. Home Energy 101 is free and open to all City of Holla...
Oct 12, 2022 Oct. 11, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; The DeZwaan Windmill with the rising sun in the background at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Zeeland Hospital to be Rebranded
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 12, 2022) - The "Community" is leaving Zeeland Hospital. Yesterday, officials of Beaumont Health-Spectrum Health announced a name change to Corewell Health, nine months a...
Oct 12, 2022 Corewell Health rebranding (image courtesy Corewell Health)
OAISD to Hold Job Fairs for Openings at Ottawa Area Center
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 12, 2022) - The help wanted sign is out at the Ottawa Area Center. Officials with the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District will be holding a series of job fairs at ...
Oct 12, 2022 Ottawa Area ISD (image courtesy Ottawa Area Intermediate School District)
