Category Archives: Local News
Hope Students Explore Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Issues
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2022) -Downtown Holland is teaming up with Hope College's Center for Leadership to explore opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the shopping an...
Apr 13, 2022
Wayland Police Debunk Reported Sexual Assault Complaint
WAYLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2022) - A community that was the backdrop of a high-profile human trafficking case was apparently the target of what police are calling a false alarm. Wayland Chief o...
Apr 13, 2022 Wayland Police Department (image courtesy Wayland Police Department)
Ottawa County Non-Profit To Donate Handicap Accessible Van
CUTLERVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2022) -A non-profit organization based in Ottawa County will be giving away a 'like new' rear-entry, handicap assessible van to an Allegan County family in need. ...
Apr 13, 2022
Community Engagement Opportunities For Ice Skating Park
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2022) - With the arrival of Spring in Western Michigan, it may not be time to talk about ice skating. But, the City of Holland would appreciate your input on a propos...
Apr 13, 2022
Zeeland Restaurant Struck by Fire
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2022) - One of Zeeland's long-standing eateries was destroyed by fire late on Tuesday night. According to Zeeland Fire Chief Ross Tibbets, he was the first on the sce...
Apr 13, 2022 Apr. 13, 2022; Zeeland, MI, USA; The Community Restaurant after a fire struck the structure. (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Annual Concert Series Announces Summer Lineup
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2022) - The Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series at Meijer Gardens 2022 has announced their lineup for the new season. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ...
Apr 13, 2022 Juliana Phang / CC
Ottawa County Road Commission Receives Awards
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2022) - The Ottawa County Road Commission has been honored with two statewide IMPRESS Awards by the County Road Association of Michigan. IMPRESS Awards recognize coun...
Apr 13, 2022
Three Hospitalized in Violent Jamestown Twp. Crash
JAMESTOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2022) - Three persons were hospitalized in a two-vehicle crash in southeast Ottawa County on Tuesday evening. According to Sheriff's Sergeant Chris Koster, dep...
Apr 13, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Kuiper, Derks Appointed to Ottawa County Positions
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2022) - Ottawa County government announced two appointments on Tuesday. Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck has tabbed Renee Kuiper as his Chief Deputy County C...
Apr 12, 2022 Renee Kuiper (L) and Nichole Jongsma Derks (photos courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Good things on The Lakeshore with Shandra Martinez
Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks with morning news host Jared Fritsma about people and organizations making a positive difference along the Lakeshore. Listen to the...
Apr 12, 2022 Students participating in the GRCC Lakeshore Campus' event, photo courtesy of The Lakeshore
