Category Archives: Local News
Car-building crash in Holland Twp.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 38-year-old Holland man appears to have suffered an medical incident that led to a car-building crash, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Ryan DeVries. Deputies called...
Dec 17, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
$1 million in grants benefit some W. Michigan small businesses
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Grants totaling just over $1 million have been announced for 41 small businesses in 28 Michigan communities, including some along the Lakeshore. These businesses represent 228 ...
Dec 17, 2021 Jim Bowen / CC
Reactions to freed Haitian hostages
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- After reports that the remaining 12 hostages in Haiti has been freed, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI) issued the following statement: "Today is the day we have been hoping for, ...
Dec 16, 2021 American Flag. File photo
High winds deliver cancellations and closures
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The high winds that started Wednesday night and continued into Thursday have led to closures. Allendale Schools and Fruitport Schools -- where winds tore a roof off a Edgewood ...
Dec 16, 2021 Consumers Energy repair crew at work. Courtesy, Consumers Energy
Tax abatements, honors for Lu Reyes on Holland City Council agenda
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Twelve-year industrial tax breaks will take up a significant part of Holland City Council's agenda tonight. The last regular study session and business meeting of 2021 includes...
Dec 15, 2021 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Good things on The Lakeshore
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks with morning news host Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a positive difference along the L...
Dec 15, 2021 Holland-based Trendway employees are giving Christmas gifts to more than 70 foster children this season. Courtesy, The Lakeshore
Planning and status meeting for Holland SmartZone board
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland SmartZone Local Development Authority's board is doing a year-in-review and planning session starting at noon today. Key agenda items include SmartZone tax revenue proj...
Dec 15, 2021 Holland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez for Midwest Communications)
Bergman to Step Down as Ottawa Co. Board Chairman
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Roger Bergman surprised his fellow Ottawa County Board members on Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021). Near the end of the biweekly business meeting, the last such scheduled session ...
Dec 15, 2021 Ottawa Co. Commissioner Roger Bergman (R-Grand Haven) (photo courtesy Ottawa County)
Holland High student removed from school after threat
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A Holland High School student removed from school after an alleged social media post caused students and parents to report the post to school officials and the state-run OK2SAY...
Dec 15, 2021 Holland Public Schools (image courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Zeeland Set to Adjust Alcohol Sales Ordinance
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - After 15 years, the sale of alcohol in Zeeland will become more in line with neighboring communities. "Dry" until a somewhat contentious election in 2006 allowed limited sal...
Dec 14, 2021 Zeeland City Hall file photo
