Category Archives: Local News
Holland Chorale plans first live concert since 2019
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland Chorale officials have announced their first live, in-person concert since December, 2019. The show is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the First Reformed Churc...
Nov 18, 2021 Holland Chorale logo
COVID surge hits hospitals hard
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Michigan now leads the nation in the number of people being diagnosed with COVID-19. State health officials announced more than 14 thousand people were diagnosed with the virus...
Nov 18, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
Tax abatement, rezoning on Holland Twp. board agenda
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland Township's board of trustees is set to meet at 7 p.m. today at the township offices. The agenda includes an applications for a tax abatement from Ensign Equipment for a...
Nov 18, 2021
Police chase, arrest, after report of 'domestic abuse'
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies have arrested one person for domestic abuse, after a high-speed chase late Wednesday. Sheriff's Sgt. Nicholas Knott indicated police were calle...
Nov 18, 2021 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
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...
Nov 17, 2021 Students study at the Boys & GIrls Club Lift Zone. Courtesy, The Lakeshore
Adoption Day set for Ottawa County
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court will host an Adoption Day celebration on Nov. 23. But this year's plans will be altered to limit the spread of COVID-19. The 9 a.m. ceremony ...
Nov 17, 2021 PRSA-NY / CC
New Mayor pro tem for Holland City Council
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. today at Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Ave. One of the first orders of business involves choosing a Mayor pro tem, as long-time ...
Nov 17, 2021 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Drowning at Kollen Park
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 19-year-old Holland resident died after jumping into the water off a dock near Kollen Park's boat launch, according to Holland Department of Public Safety Capt. Keith Mulder....
Nov 16, 2021 Drowning reported (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Top 20 Tulip Time Festival poster finalists announced
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The 20 finalists for the annual Tulip Time Festival poster art were announced Monday. The winner will be announced early next year at the annual First Bloem Festival Artwork Co...
Nov 16, 2021 Tulip Time Festival (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Securities case unraveled after home-invasion spree
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- If the name Joshua Louis Rupp looked familiar when you read of his impending federal sentencing for securities fraud, you weren't the only one. A WHTC Facebook follower connect...
Nov 15, 2021 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
