Category Archives: Local News
Fundraising for Proposed Hudsonville-Area Mountain Bike Trail Underway
JAMESTOWN TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2022) - Efforts are underway to construct a nearly eight and a half-mile mountain bike trail in southeast Ottawa County. The Michigan's Edge Mountain Biking Ass...
Feb 13, 2022 Chris Orr from IMBA Trail Solutions briefs MEMBA team members on the design for the proposed Jamestown Trail during a fall meeting at the site. (photo courtesy Michigan’s Edge Mountain Biking Association)
Future of Pop-Up Patios in Saugatuck Highlight Monday's Council Meeting
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2022) - The expansion of outdoor dining areas in the City of Saugatuck will be before the Council on Monday night. Under an ordinance amendment, the proposal would ...
Feb 13, 2022 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
Herrick District Library to Present Two Virtual Genealogy Sessions
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2022) - A couple of free virtual events in February could help Holland area residents look up their family tree. Herrick District Library presents a "Jumpstart Your G...
Feb 13, 2022 The genealogy department at Herrick District Library (photo courtesy Herrick District Library)
Ottawa County Circuit Court to Get Fifth Judge in 2023
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2022) - Some long-awaited help for the Ottawa County Circuit Court is on its way. On Wednesday, Governor Whitmer signed legislation that would add a fifth judge t...
Feb 11, 2022 Ottawa County Courthouse in Grand Haven, MI (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Charges Filed, Suspect Arraigned in Alleged Sexual Assaults at Massage Parlor
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2022) - A 40-year-old Sparta man has been arraigned on charges stemming from a pair of alleged sexual assaults at a massage parlor between Standale and Allenda...
Feb 11, 2022 Arrested (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
UPDATE: Missing Allegan Co. Teen Found Safe
VALLEY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2022) - An anxious time for family members of a 13-year-old Allegan County boy has ended. In a Friday afternoon statement, Allegan County Sheriff's Lieutenant Bre...
Feb 11, 2022 Zander Canales (photo courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Dept.)
West Ottawa Promotes Jernigan as New High School Principal
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2022) - The Principal vacancy at West Ottawa High has been filled. West Ottawa Public Schools announced on Thursday the appointment of Kristy Jernigan as the new op...
Feb 10, 2022 Mrs. Kristy Jernigan, principal of West Ottawa High School (photo courtesy West Ottawa Public Schools)
West Olive Man Loses Life in Single-Vehicle Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2022) - An 82-year-old West Olive man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Ryan DeVries, de...
Feb 10, 2022 Ottawa County Sheriff's Cruiser. Courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Local Judge Applauds Proposed Statewide Case Management System in Governor's Submitted FY23 Budget
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2022) - One item mentioned in the Whitmer Administration's proposed Fiscal 2023 state budget is getting kudos from Michigan's judicial community. The Governor wants t...
Feb 10, 2022 58th District Court Chief Judge Bradley Knoll (file photo Peg McNichol, Midwest Communications)
Lakeshore Districts Report Totals in Second State Student Count of School Year
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2022) - The second of two nose counts for public schools across Michigan was held on Wednesday. In the biannual student census that helps determine state financial aid, t...
Feb 10, 2022 Wen Shi / CC
