Category Archives: Local News
Memorial Day Parades & Commemorations Held on Monday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 30, 2022) - In cities, towns and villages across America, while many headed for the parks as the green flag for the summer vacation season fell on Monday's Memorial Day, m...
May 30, 2022 May 30, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Dr. Allen Gradnigo Jr., US Air Force Lt. Colonel (Ret.) addresses the Memorial Day Program at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Mandatory Credit: Dan Evans-Midwest Communications
Five Hospitalized in Sunday Night M-45 Crash
ROBINSON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 30, 2022) - This Memorial Day holiday weekend apparently couldn't pass in Ottawa County without motorists ending up the weekend on hospital beds. Such was the case o...
May 30, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Memorial Day Parades/Services Slated Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 29, 2022) - A multitude of communities along the Lakeshore will be holding Memorial Day parades and/or ceremonies on Monday. Here's a list of those in the Holland/Zeeland area...
May 29, 2022 A veterans military honor guard salutes the symbol of the fallen soldier during a Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland in this file photo from 2019.(photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Holland Firm to Handle Harbor Dredging This Spring
DETROIT (WHTC-AM/FM, May 29, 2022) - A Holland firm is helping harbors along Michigan's west coast to remain open while replenishing erosion-stricken Lake Michigan beaches this spring. The US Army Cor...
May 29, 2022 US Army Corps of Engineers (image courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers)
DeNooyers Honored by Community Foundation
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 29, 2022) - Two long-time philanthropists were honored by the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. During this past Thursday's annual luncheon, the Foundation...
May 29, 2022 May 26, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Bob (L) and Colette DeNooyer are honored by receiving the Marvin Lindeman Distinguished Service Award from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area during its annual luncheon. (photo courtesy Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area)
Deputies Investigating Animal Cruelty Case on Holland's North Side
HOLLAND TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 27, 2022) - Animal cruelty charges could be forthcoming for a 68-year-old woman from Holland's North Side who is accused of hoarding cats. A tip last Thursday (May 19)...
May 27, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Seal (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Joblessness Down Along Lakeshore in April
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 27, 2022) - Two of the top six counties in Michigan for low unemployment are along the Lakeshore. In data disclosed by the state Department of Technology, Management and B...
May 27, 2022 Unemployment News (image © Midwest Communications)
UPDATE: Suspect Arraigned in Tuesday's North Side Stabbing Incident
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 26, 2022) - A 31-year-old Holland man remains in the Ottawa County Jail after an arraignment on charges stemming from a Tuesday evening stabbing incident on Holland's Nort...
May 26, 2022 Alan Cleaver / CC
Open House for Planned 6th Street Renovation Set for Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 26, 2022) - The next step in the ongoing renovation of Holland streets is being taken today. From 4:30 to 6:30 PM in the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place, there will be...
May 26, 2022 Sept. 2, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Entrance to Window on the Waterfront Park off of East 6th Street and College Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Huyser Farm Helping With Blueberry Pest Control Research
LAKETOWN TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 25, 2022) - The natural blueberry field of Huyser Farm Park continues to help researchers understand and control the impact of pests on the West Michigan fruit crop. ...
May 25, 2022
