Category Archives: Local News
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
Zeeland Police to Honor Retiring Lieutenant Ball
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2022) - A long-time public servant in Zeeland will be honored Friday (Feb. 11) afternoon. That city's police department will hold an open house in the Howard Miller Co...
Feb 09, 2022 Zeeland Police Lt. Tom Ball (photo courtesy Zeeland Police Dept.)
Hope College Unveils "Anchored Tuition Pledge" Initiative
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2022) - A step towards a new financial model for college students is being taken by Hope College. The Holland school announced on Wednesday the establishment of an "An...
Feb 09, 2022 Aug. 31, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The iconic Anchor sculpture on the Hope College campus. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Ottawa County Broadband Access Initiative Moves Into Phase 2
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2022) - "Your opinion counts," many pollsters like to say when they seek consumer input on surveys. For the Ottawa County Department of Strategic Impact, the slogan...
Feb 09, 2022 Ottawa County Department of Strategic Impact's Digital Inclusion Strategy Initiative (image courtesy Ottawa County)
Holland Museum Explores Contemporary Native Americans in New Exhibit
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2022) - Getting a glimpse into life among Native Americans today is the focus of the latest exhibit at the Holland Museum. "Contemporary Portraits of Native Americans"...
Feb 09, 2022 Image taken from the "Contemporary Portraits of Native Americans" exhibit by photographer James Cook that is on exhibit Feb. 4-Jun. 20, 2022 at the Holland Museum. (photo coutresy Holland Museum)
City Councils in Holland, Saugatuck Discuss Issues Today
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2022) - Two local government entities will consider several issues today, although no final votes will be taken. In the 6 PM Holland City Council Work-Study session at Hol...
Feb 09, 2022 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
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