Category Archives: Local News
Series of Virtual Townhalls on Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan to Begin on Wednesday
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 7, 2022) - The first of three virtual town hall sessions to discuss a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan involving Ottawa and Kent counties, as well as the city of Grand ...
Feb 07, 2022 Ottawa County, Michigan (image courtesy government of Ottawa County, Michigan)
HSRT Announces 50th Season Slate, "Most Ambitious" Fundraising Campaign
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 6, 2022) - It may be the middle of winter right now, but for the Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, it's time to start thinking about its 50th anniversary season. Season tick...
Feb 06, 2022 Hope Summer Reperatory Theatre 50th Anniversary Season Logo (image courtesy Hope Summer Reperatory Theatre)
Herrick District Library to Feature Two Programs in Black History Month
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 6, 2022) - Herrick District Library will be celebrating Black History Month with a pair of upcoming events in February. The first is on Wednesday, February 9th at 5 PM wi...
Feb 06, 2022 A bowl of goat pepper soup (image courtesy Herrick District Library)
City of Holland IRC to Host Great Decisions Online Series
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 6, 2022) - Looking beyond the Lakeshore is the focus of an online presentation series hosted by the Holland International Relations Commission through a partnership with ...
Feb 06, 2022 Dr. Jennifer Devine (photo courtesy Holland International Relations Commission)
Fundraising Luncheon for Awareness of Teen Dating Abuse Set
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 5, 2022) - A fundraising luncheon aimed at improving awareness of date violence towards teens is set for Thursday, February 10th. The Holland Township-based group Res...
Feb 05, 2022 Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence (image courtesy Resilience)
Community Benefactor Bea Idema Passes Away Aged 99
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 5, 2022) - A long-time community benefactor has passed away. Both Grand Valley State University and the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission mourned the Thur...
Feb 05, 2022 Beatrice "Bea" Idema (photo courtesy Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes)
Muskegon Woman Injured in I-96 Crash
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 5, 2022) - A 24-year-old Muskegon woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash near Marne near dawn on Saturday. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Jon Knot...
Feb 05, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Details Sketchy in Allegan County Injury Crash
LEE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 5, 2022) - A motorist suffered "serious injuries" when a vehicle was found upside down and partially submerged in water in southern Allegan County on Friday night. Sheri...
Feb 05, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
The Big Give Comes to Downtown Holland on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 4, 2022) - It may be six weeks or so since the holiday season, but the spirit of Christmas will be evident in downtown Holland on Saturday. Around 40 retailers will be pa...
Feb 04, 2022 The Big Give 2022 (image courtesy Downtown Holland)
Shoveling Snow This Weekend? Be Aware of Health Risks, Says Local Doctor
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM , Feb. 4, 2022) - With heavy snowfall through much of southern Michigan this week, and lake effect snow predicted for the weekend along the Lakeshore, residents need to be awar...
Feb 04, 2022 Snow photo by Peg McNichol
