Category Archives: Local News
Upton Not Surprised by Ukrainian Resistance to Invading Russians
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 1, 2022) - The efforts by the Ukrainians in attempt to fend off the Russian invasion of their country over the past week has drawn the admiration from many worldwide. Ukra...
Mar 1, 2022 FILE PHOTO: US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) answers a question during an appearance at the studios of WHTC Radio in Holland, MI. Gary Stevens,/Midwest Communications
LWV, LAUP to Hold a Youth Vote Event this Friday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 28, 2022) - It's one thing to go vote, but it's another thing to know how to vote. That's the intention of a 90-minute session this coming Friday at the South Side Boys &...
Feb 28, 2022 League of Women Voters (image courtesy League of Women Voters of the Holland Area)
One Hurt in Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash East of Holland
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 28, 2022) - A 28-year-old Norton Shores man was hospitalized after a fiery two-vehicle crash east of Holland during the overnight hours on Monday. According to Ottaw...
Feb 28, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Zeeland Public Schools Updates Mask Guidelines
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 27, 2022) - The masks are off in Zeeland Public Schools. The district, in an online notice, announced on Sunday that, "Beginning immediately, masking is no longer require...
Feb 27, 2022 Zeeland Public Schools (image courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)
"Step it Up" Returns Along Lakeshore This Spring
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 27, 2022) - Another sign of spring is upon us along the Lakeshore. Registration for the annual "Step it Up!" walking program is underway. This free, eight-week long pr...
Feb 27, 2022 The Step it Up! Program (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Applications for Farmland Preservation Development Rights Accepted in Ottawa Co.
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 25, 2022) - The effort to preserve farmland in Ottawa County continues. The county's Purchase of Development Rights program is accepting applications through April 30t...
Feb 27, 2022 Ottawa County logo (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Inattentive Motorist Crashes Into Passenger Train Near Zeeland
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 27, 2022) - A 24-year-old Grand Rapids man escaped injury when his SUV collided with the Pere Marquette Amtrak train east of Zeeland late on Friday night. According ...
Feb 27, 2022 The railroad crossing sign on Central Avenue at 5th Street in Holland, MI (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Kate Moynihan Captures Tulip Time Official Poster Honor for Second Time
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 25, 2022) - A painting bursting with color will be bursting forth during Holland's annual signature event. During a Thursday night "First Bloem" event at Warehouse 6, Tul...
Feb 25, 2022 "Bursting with Color" by Kate Moynihan, the 2022 Tulip Time Festival official poster. (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Victory Sponsors $1.4 Billion Agriculture Investment Plan
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2022) - Help for Michigan's farm community may be coming from the Legislature. Senator Roger Victory's office announced on Wednesday the introduction of Senate Bill 8...
Feb 23, 2022 State Sen. Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville) in a file photo taken at the WHTC studios. (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Zeeland Mourns Passing of Long-Time Police Chief Veldheer
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2022) - On the heels of the retirement of one long-time public servant in Zeeland earlier this month comes word of the passing of another titan in that city's police ...
Feb 23, 2022 Zeeland Police Chief Larry Veldheer in a 1961 file photo (photo courtesy Zeeland Historical Society)
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