Category Archives: Local News

Community Action House Earns Accolade from Fast-Food Chain's Foundation
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2023) - A local non-profit has received a financial boost from a national fast-food chain. Last week, representatives of the local Chick-Fil-A franchise presented a $...
Gary Stevens Jan 17, 2023 Shawn Page (L), local Chick-fil-A operator, presents a ceremonial $75,000 check to Scott Rumpsa, CEO of Community Action House, as a regional winner in the Chick-fil-A "True Inspiration Awards" program. (photo courtesy Community Action House)

Spring Lake Teen Hurt After Crash Into Building in Nunica
CROCKERY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 16, 2023) - An 18-year-old Spring Lake woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash into a building in Nunica on Sunday evening. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's...
Gary Stevens Jan 16, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Home Fire Safety Stressed During National Community Risk Reduction Week
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 13, 2023) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed January 16 through January 22, 2023 Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week in Michigan. Together, LARA Director Orlene H...
Dan Evans Jan 15, 2023

Two Hurt, Power Knocked Out Following Crash Near Marne
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 14, 2023) - Two persons were hospitalized and power was knocked out for an area near a two-vehicle crash in Marne on Saturday evening. According to Ottawa County S...
Gary Stevens Jan 14, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Free Radon Kits For Allegan County Residents
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 13, 2023) - Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is encouraging residents to learn more about how...
Dan Evans Jan 13, 2023 Allegan County Seal (image courtesy County of Allegan, Michigan)

Allegan County Approves $17.7M Deal for Broadband Expansion
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 13, 2023) - Expansion of broadband availability in Allegan County will be reality by the end of 2024. The County Board on Thursday formally signed an agreement with subur...
Gary Stevens Jan 13, 2023 Members of the Allegan County Board of Commissioners pose with leaders of the effort to expand broadband capability in the county during the Jan. 12 Board meeting. Pictured from Left to Right: Commissioners Gale Dugan and Scott Beltman; County Administrator Rob Sarro, Broadband Project Manager Jill Dunham, 123.net CEO Dan Irvin Sr., Board Chairman Jim Storey, Chairman of Broadband Action Work Group Austin Marsman, and Commissioner Dean Kapenga. (photo courtesy Allegan County, Michigan)

Crash Involving a School Bus Ties Up US-31 Traffic
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 12, 2023) -Deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office responded to a personal injury traffic crash Thursday morning in the southbound lanes of US-31 at Port Sheldon...
Dan Evans Jan 12, 2023 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)

Latest Waterfront Holland Plans Discussed; May 2 Ballot Question Possible
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 12, 2023) - Another step in the reshaping of the Lake Macatawa shoreline in Holland could be taken next week. During last night's work-study session, City Council members...
Gary Stevens Jan 12, 2023 A look at a proposed development involving Waterfront Holland (image courtesy City of Holland/Geenen DeKock Properties)

Tulip Time Announces Two New Events, Post Call for Volunteers & Quilt Submissions
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 12, 2023) - Two new events will be a part of the Tulip Time Festival this spring. Holland's annual signature event announced on Thursday that the Bicycle Showband Cresend...
Gary Stevens Jan 12, 2023 The Bicycle Showband Crescendo (photo courtesy Tulip Time Festival)

Suspect in Monday Barricade Incident on North Side Arraigned
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 11, 2023) - An 82-year-old Holland man remains in the Ottawa County Jail after a Tuesday arraignment on unlawful imprisonment and felonious assault charges stemming from ...
Gary Stevens Jan 11, 2023 (file photo) Jan. 9, 2023; Holland Twp., MI, USA; An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department tactical unit vehicle is parked outside of a strip mall business off of Lakewood Boulevard during a barricaded man situation. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
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