Category Archives: Local News
City of Holland Holds Job Fair Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 9, 2023) - The city of Holland is holding a job fair on Thursday. While some full-time vacancies are available, city officials are really looking for seasonal, part-time ...
Mar 9, 2023
Police Chase Along US-131 Leads to Arrest of Mail Thieves
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 9, 2023) - Another break in the case involving a string of mail thefts across several jurisdictions, including Ottawa County, occurred on Wednesday morning. Accordin...
Mar 9, 2023 Mar. 8, 2023; Dorr Twp., MI, USA; Stolen mail in a vehicle stopped by authorities along US-131 near the 142nd Avenue exit. (photo courtesy Kent County Sheriff's Dept.)
Proposed Downtown Zeeland Development Clears Administrative Hurdle
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 8, 2023) - An addition to Zeeland's downtown district, which includes the return of an eatery, could be a reality next year. The Zeeland City Council on Monday night appr...
Mar 8, 2023 Conceptual designs for proposed East Main St. development in Zeeland (image courtesy City of Zeeland)
Gunshots Heard in Holland Area Apartment Complex, Nobody Hurt
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 8, 2023) - For the second time in as many weeks, an apartment complex in the Holland area heard the sound of gunfire. However, as Ottawa County Sheriff's Lieutenant ...
Mar 8, 2023 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
79% of Michigan Residents Plan to Travel in 2023
DEARBORN, Mich., (March 7, 2023) - Travel bookings for 2023 are off to a very strong start and that is reflected in a new survey from AAA. According to the Auto Club Group, 79% of Michigan residents p...
Mar 7, 2023
Holland Hospital Announces Robotic-assisted Surgery Milestone
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 7, 2023) -Holland Hospital, an early leader in the use of robotic-assisted surgery, is pleased to announce that orthopedic surgeon Derick Johnson, DO, recently performed ...
Mar 7, 2023
UPDATE: Suspect Arraigned, Victim Identified in Holland Heights Shooting
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 6, 2023) - A 32-year-old suburban Atlanta man has been arraigned and a 54-year-old Covert man has been identified as the victim in shooting outside of a Holland Heights a...
Mar 6, 2023 James Leonard Taylor (photo courtesy Holland Dept. of Public Safety)
Motorist Critically Hurt in Butternut Drive Crash
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 4, 2023) - A 35-year-old West Olive woman suffered critical injuries following a single-vehicle crash between Holland and Grand Haven on Saturday morning. Accor...
Mar 4, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Allendale Man Perishes in Standale Area Crash
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 4, 2023) - A 64-year-old Allendale man lost his life in a single vehicle crash just west of Standale late on Friday night. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Ser...
Mar 4, 2023 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Quick Work & Safety Precautions Helped Contain Dorm Fire on Hope Campus
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 3, 2023) - Quick work by Fire Division members of the Holland Department of Public Safety prevented any injuries and kept damage to a minimum after a Friday afternoon bla...
Mar 3, 2023 Mar. 3, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Crews responded to a blaze at Gilmore Hall on the Hope College campus. (photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
