Category Archives: Local News

Drop-box security planned in Holland Twp.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland Township's board of trustees is set to meet at 7 p.m. today at the township's offices. Key agenda items include: A legislative update from 90th District State Rep. Brad...
Peg McNichol Dec 02, 2021 Holland Charter Twp. logo

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...
Peg McNichol Dec 01, 2021 Dan Zuberbier with Herrick District Library shows off a few of the items available for check out through HDL's Library of Things. (Contributed/HDL)

Oxford, in context
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to acknowledge the death of a fourth Oxford High student, the suspect's name and charges. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- For the rest of this week, Oxford Community...
Peg McNichol Dec 01, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC

Holland Public Schools Enter Into "Mutual Separation Agreement" with Superintendent
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - For the second time in less than a year, the Board of Education at Holland Public Schools will need to search for a new operational leader in the district. In a special meet...
Gary Stevens Nov 30, 2021 Shanie Keelean (photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)

As COVID variant Omicron looms, Holland doctor offers advice
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- As epidemiologists investigate the latest mutation of COVID-19, called Omicron, state and county health officials continue documenting the latest surge of infections, which has...
Peg McNichol Nov 30, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC

Restaurant owners targeted by Holland Twp. burglars
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's detectives are investigating several home invasions in Holland Township that appear to be related, according to Sheriff's Capt. Jake Sparks. The first i...
Peg McNichol Nov 30, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC

Fine changes at Herrick District Library
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Herrick District Library's temporary suspension of fines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is now permanent. No more fines. going forward. HDL said she's thrilled the li...
Peg McNichol Nov 29, 2021 Herrick District Library's main location is in downtown Holland. The library serves about 100,000 people in southern Ottawa County/northern Allegan County. Contributed/HDL

Open House set for Holland Energy Retrofit program
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- City of Holland residents interested in making their homes more energy efficient can learn more at an open house hosted by city officials and Holland's Board of Public Works. S...
Peg McNichol Nov 29, 2021 Holland BPW logo

Zeeland, Holland Christmas parades this week
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Zeeland's annual Christmas tree lighting is set for 6:15 p.m. today at the city's splashpad. The city's annual Magical Christmas Parade steps off at 6:30 down Main Avenue, feat...
Peg McNichol Nov 29, 2021 Holland 2019 Parade of Lights. File photo

Two hurt in Olive Twp. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Two women were hurt in a traffic crash late Sunday morning, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Chris Dill, in an email to media. The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m...
Peg McNichol Nov 28, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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