Category Archives: Local News
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)
Elderly Bicyclist Hurt After Collision with Car Near Hudsonville
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 11, 2022) - An 86-year-old Jenison man apparently escaped serious injury after he struck a motor vehicle with the bicycle he was pedaling north of Hudsonville on ...
Oct 11, 2022 Oct. 7, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; An AMR Ambulance awaits participation in the 2022 Holland Fire Truck Parade. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Fire Safety Fun Night Coming To South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 11, 2022) - The annual Fire Safety Fun Night sponsored by South Haven Area Emergency Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, at the department's Station 3 on Blue St...
Oct 11, 2022
Holland Man Recognized By State-level Workforce Development Leaders
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 11, 2022) - West Michigan Works! today announced that Holland- based career navigator, Eddie Solis, has been recognized by Michigan Works! as a 2022 Shining Star Award re...
Oct 11, 2022
Allegan Dam's Future a Concern for County Board
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 11, 2022) - The future of the Calkins Street dam is on the proverbial front burner at Dumont Lake. On Thursday, the Allegan County Board of Commissioners should consider ...
Oct 11, 2022 The Calkins Street Dam (image courtesy Consumers Energy)
