Category Archives: Local News
COVID-19 delta variant in Allegan Co.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Allegan County Health officials announced at least three residents have been diagnosed with the delta variant (B.1.617.2) of COVID-19. All three people are over 60 years old an...
Jul 29, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
Concerns Surface About Invasive Pest on Michigan Trees
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - A new invasive pest may be menacing Michigan soon ... if it hasn't come here already. The US Department of Agriculture this week sent PSA alerts to radio and television stati...
Jul 29, 2021 An image from a USDA television PSA concerning the Asian longhorned beetle. (image courtesy US Department of Agriculture)
"Venetian Lite" This Weekend in Saugatuck
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - An annual tradition in Saugatuck is back. There were concerns in May when the board of the Cow Hill Yacht Club, who established the Venetian Festival as a fundraiser for l...
Jul 29, 2021 Saugatuck Venetian Lite 2021 Festival Banner (image courtesy Cow Hill Yacht Club)
Ottawa Co. Fair, Day 3
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Wednesday, July 28, 2021, is Day Three of the Ottawa County Fair and the theme is Senior Day. Among the attractions at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds: 10 a.m.: Horseshoes, $5 en...
Jul 28, 2021 Ottawa County Fair carnival ride. Courtesy, Ottawa County Fair
Holland meetings for Wednesday
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland City Council's study session set for tonight has been cancelled. The board's next meeting is August 4, 2021. The Civic Center Place Board is set to meet at 9 a.m. Wedne...
Jul 28, 2021 Holland residents lined up outside City Hall after 7 p.m. to vote on Nov. 3, 2020. Peg McNichol/Midwest Communication
COVID cases rising in Allegan, Ottawa counties
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's statement this week indicating she does not expect to issue any mandatory mask orders -- despite new U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommendations th...
Jul 28, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
Ottawa Co. unemployment remains low
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Preliminary unemployment rates for June 2021 released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget show Ottawa County's rate unchanged from May's 4.3 percen...
Jul 28, 2021 Ottawa County unemployment chart. Courtesy, Ottawa County
Teen Arrested in Home Invasion & Assault in Allendale
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A 16-year-old youth is in custody following a reported break in and assault in the Allendale area on Tuesday afternoon (July 27, 2021). According to Ottawa County She...
Jul 28, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
One Hurt in M-45 Crash
ROBINSON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A 33-year-old Florida man was injured in a two-vehicle crash west of Allendale on Tuesday (July 27, 2021) evening. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Michae...
Jul 28, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Holland Farmers Market a Popular Attraction
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A twice-a-week tradition in Holland continues. The Holland Farmers Market is open at the 8th Street Marketplace, near the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place, every Wednesda...
Jul 27, 2021 July 24, 2021, Holland, MI, USA; A scene from the Holland Farmers Market in the 8th Street Marketplace. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
