Category Archives: Local News
Victory says Holland Township to receive $20 million for infrastructure upgrades with new state budget
LANSING, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - As the Michigan legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a deal on the state's 2023 budget, a local lawmaker says the budget improves the state's infrastructure a...
Jul 01, 2022 Michigan State Senator Roger Victory
Three new members join Holland/Zeeland Area's Board of Trustees, Diane Kooiker will serve as Board Chair
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area's Board of Trustees recently elected three new members at their 2022 Annual Meeting. Ed Amaya, Jasmine Irish, and Kolin ...
Jul 01, 2022 Community Foundation of Holland Zeeland logo
Fireworks around the area will run from Saturday through Monday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - While fireworks in Holland will be Monday, July 4, there are a number of other displays in the area over the holiday weekend. Fireworks will be set off over Lake Macatawa Mo...
Jul 01, 2022 Fireworks
Employees to receive 3% cost of living increase in new City of Saugatuck budget
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - While officials say an aging infrastructure will continue to need investment, the Saugatuck City Council this week approved a balanced budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year...
Jun 29, 2022 City of Saugatuck logo
No electric rate increases expected in the near future for the HBPW
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - As cash balances remain strong and system losses are less than most municipal systems, officials with the Holland Board of Public Works say they shouldn't need any electric ...
Jun 29, 2022 A Holland BPW lineworker. (photo courtesy Holland Board of Public Works)
Dr. Stephen Boerigter takes over as chair of the Hope College Board of Trustees
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - There is a change in leadership for the Hope College Board of Trustees, as the board has appointed a new chairperson and secretary, and three new members. The new Trustees a...
Jun 29, 2022
League of Women Voters of The Holland Area rolls out VOTE411 effort
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Ahead of this year's primary in August and general election in November, the League of Women Voters of The Holland Area is offering the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411...
Jun 29, 2022 League of Women Voters of The Holland Area graphic
City of Saugatuck looks to fill position on Parks and Public Works Committee
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - The City of Saugatuck is accepting applications for appointment for the Parks and Public Works Committee. City officials say the Parks and Public Works Committee provides ...
Jun 29, 2022 City of Saugatuck logo
Unique summer program offers real-world experience to area high school student
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - High school students can gain real-world work experience and scholarship opportunities through the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District's (OAISD) futurePREP'd IChallenge...
Jun 29, 2022 (courtesy of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District)
Pro-life rally planned in Holland Thursday afternoon
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Rallies are happening around the nation on both sides of the abortion issue following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last Friday on Roe v. Wade The organization called Ot...
Jun 28, 2022 (courtesy of Ottawa County Patriots)
