Category Archives: Local News
Alcohol a Suspected Factor in Rollover Crash Near Allendale
ALLENDALE TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 3, 2022) - Alcohol "appears to be a factor" in a single vehicle crash near Allendale on Wednesday evening that hospitalized a 19-year-old Grand Haven man. According...
Mar 03, 2022 Suspected drunken driving crash investigated (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Holland City Council to Vote on Ordinance Amendments Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 2, 2022) - Three ordinance amendments go up for a final vote during tonight's Holland City Council bi-weekly business meeting. Two of the measures are procedural in natur...
Mar 02, 2022 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Huizenga, Upton Respond to State of Union Address
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 2, 2022) - The two men who currently represent the Lakeshore in the US House issued written statements following last night's State of the Union address. Six-term Republic...
Mar 02, 2022 US Capitol. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio/MWC Radio
West Michigan Home and Garden Show is This Weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 1, 2022) - Another sign of spring is the upcoming West Michigan Home and Garden Show. The 34th annual event begins on Thursday afternoon, with around 300 exhibitors ...
Mar 01, 2022 2022 West Michigan Home and Garden Show (image courtesy ShowSpan)
Upton Not Surprised by Ukrainian Resistance to Invading Russians
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 1, 2022) - The efforts by the Ukrainians in attempt to fend off the Russian invasion of their country over the past week has drawn the admiration from many worldwide. Ukra...
Mar 01, 2022 FILE PHOTO: US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) answers a question during an appearance at the studios of WHTC Radio in Holland, MI. Gary Stevens,/Midwest Communications
LWV, LAUP to Hold a Youth Vote Event this Friday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 28, 2022) - It's one thing to go vote, but it's another thing to know how to vote. That's the intention of a 90-minute session this coming Friday at the South Side Boys &...
Feb 28, 2022 League of Women Voters (image courtesy League of Women Voters of the Holland Area)
One Hurt in Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash East of Holland
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 28, 2022) - A 28-year-old Norton Shores man was hospitalized after a fiery two-vehicle crash east of Holland during the overnight hours on Monday. According to Ottaw...
Feb 28, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Zeeland Public Schools Updates Mask Guidelines
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 27, 2022) - The masks are off in Zeeland Public Schools. The district, in an online notice, announced on Sunday that, "Beginning immediately, masking is no longer require...
Feb 27, 2022 Zeeland Public Schools (image courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)
"Step it Up" Returns Along Lakeshore This Spring
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 27, 2022) - Another sign of spring is upon us along the Lakeshore. Registration for the annual "Step it Up!" walking program is underway. This free, eight-week long pr...
Feb 27, 2022 The Step it Up! Program (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Applications for Farmland Preservation Development Rights Accepted in Ottawa Co.
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 25, 2022) - The effort to preserve farmland in Ottawa County continues. The county's Purchase of Development Rights program is accepting applications through April 30t...
Feb 27, 2022 Ottawa County logo (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
