Category Archives: Local News
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)
Inattentive Motorist Crashes Into Passenger Train Near Zeeland
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 27, 2022) - A 24-year-old Grand Rapids man escaped injury when his SUV collided with the Pere Marquette Amtrak train east of Zeeland late on Friday night. According ...
Feb 27, 2022 The railroad crossing sign on Central Avenue at 5th Street in Holland, MI (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Kate Moynihan Captures Tulip Time Official Poster Honor for Second Time
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 25, 2022) - A painting bursting with color will be bursting forth during Holland's annual signature event. During a Thursday night "First Bloem" event at Warehouse 6, Tul...
Feb 25, 2022 "Bursting with Color" by Kate Moynihan, the 2022 Tulip Time Festival official poster. (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Victory Sponsors $1.4 Billion Agriculture Investment Plan
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2022) - Help for Michigan's farm community may be coming from the Legislature. Senator Roger Victory's office announced on Wednesday the introduction of Senate Bill 8...
Feb 23, 2022 State Sen. Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) in a file photo taken at the WHTC studios. (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Zeeland Mourns Passing of Long-Time Police Chief Veldheer
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2022) - On the heels of the retirement of one long-time public servant in Zeeland earlier this month comes word of the passing of another titan in that city's police ...
Feb 23, 2022 Zeeland Police Chief Larry Veldheer in a 1961 file photo (photo courtesy Zeeland Historical Society)
Work-Study Session Ahead for Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2022) - What looks to be a routine work-study session lies ahead this evening for the Holland City Council. During the 6 PM meeting that confers but takes no formal a...
Feb 23, 2022 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Upton Reelection Campaign Makes First TV Ad Buy in Apparent Challenge to Huizenga
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 22, 2022) - It's nearly official without the formal announcement as two incumbents will vie against each other for a seat in Congress from West Michigan in 2022. Unles...
Feb 22, 2022
Hope President to Present "Hope Forward" at National Conference Next Month
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 22, 2022) - Matthew Scogin wants to spread his vision beyond Holland. The President of Hope College will be heading to Austin, Texas to put forward his tuition alternativ...
Feb 22, 2022 Hope College President Matthew Scogin presents the "Hope Forward" initiative. (YouTube image courtesy Hope College)
