Category Archives: Local News
Otsego attack investigated by Allegan Co. Sheriff's detectives
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Police are investigating the assault of an 86-year-old man that happened Wednesday afternoon in Otsego Township. Allegan County Sheriff's Capt. Scott Matice said the assault ha...
Nov 05, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
One hurt in Wright Twp. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 27-year-old Allendale man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a Thursday traffic crash, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Jon Smoes. The crash happened just bef...
Nov 05, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
South Haven man electrocuted in Blendon Twp.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A South Haven man is in critical condition after being electrocuted at a home-construction site in Blendon Township, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Chris Dill. Sheri...
Nov 04, 2021 An ambulance arrived at the scene (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Four hurt in Jamestown Twp. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Four people went by ambulance to area hospitals after a car-van crash Wednesday morning, according to Ottawa county Sheriff's Sgt. Chris Dill The crash happened just after 6 a....
Nov 03, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Nov. 2 election results
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story will be updated as results become available. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County had 24 precincts with elections on Tuesday, which drew 13,305 of 63,962 registered voters t...
Nov 02, 2021 Elections (image © Midwest Communications)
No injuries after car-school bus crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A West Ottawa school bus with 41 children aboard was involved in a three-vehicle collision just after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of James Street and 132nd Avenue. Polic...
Nov 02, 2021 West Ottawa Public Schools' bus. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Tulip Time calls for Dutch dance support volunteers
HOLLAND (WTHC-AM/FM) -- Tulip Time's Dutch Dance, a festival staple for more than 80 years, may be at risk. Festival officials are calling for Dutch dancers, along with seamstresses, tailors, costume ...
Nov 02, 2021 Tulip Time Festival (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Holland's Election Day parking rule
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Parking for voters headed to the Boys & Girls Club will be limited to the east side of VanRaalte Avenue, between 18th and 19th streets until 8 p.m. today. City of Holland o...
Nov 02, 2021 Visitor parking sign. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Ottawa County election proposals
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Some voters will face proposals as well as candidates on ballots for the Nov. 2, 2021, election. A summary: City of Ferrysburg street millage proposal Tax question: "Shall the ...
Nov 02, 2021 Clyde Robinson / CC
Ottawa Co. candidates on ballot
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The following candidates are on today's ballots in Ottawa County. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots must be returned to the city, township or village clerk's off...
Nov 02, 2021 Vote here sign in Holland. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
