Category Archives: Local News
Ottawa Co. offers food-safety certified-manager class
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County is offering food-safety certified-manager class and exam next month The class is limited to 20 students, and is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, ...
Aug 24, 2021 Ottawa County, Michigan (image courtesy government of Ottawa County, Michigan)
Two hurt in Georgetown Twp. car-motorcycle crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Two people were hurt Monday afternoon in a car motorcycle crash in Georgetown Township, at the Baldwin Street and Schoolside Drive intersection. Ottawa County Sheriff's deputie...
Aug 24, 2021 An ambulance arrived at the scene (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Hope College Sets Up Fall Mask Guidelines for Athletic Events
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Instead of using the term "abundance of caution," Hope College calls its revised "face covering policy" for on-campus athletic events "a layer of mitigation to protect the H...
Aug 24, 2021 FILE PHOTO: Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, part of the campus of Hope College in Holland, Michigan, is the football home for the Hope Flying Dutchmen, as well as for the Holland High football team. (photo courtesy Hope College)
Back to School Begins Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) - It's back to school time along the Lakeshore. The first day of classes for Academic 2022 is on Tuesday (Aug. 24, 2021) for students in Holland Public Schools and Holland Christi...
Aug 24, 2021 richardhe51067 / CC
Holland man killed in Park Twp. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 27-year-old Holland man died in a car-tree crash just before 2 a.m. today. Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Keith Biros, a road patrol supervisor, indicated deputies were dispatc...
Aug 24, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Holland's International Fest draws hundreds
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Final attendance numbers for Holland's International Festival aren't yet available, but it appeared the day-long celebration of cultural diversity was a success. Hundreds of pe...
Aug 23, 2021 International Festival of Holland 2021 (image courtesy City of Holland)
ATM smash-grab crime investigated in Jenison
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A Chase Bank ATM burglery reported just before 5:30 a.m. in Jenison, at 615 Baldwin St. in Jenison. Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Matt Wildfong indicated police were alerted Mon...
Aug 23, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
Ottawa, Kent counties issue Pre-K-sixth grade mask rules
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- One month ago, an average of four people a day were being diagnosed with COVID-19 in Allegan County. As of Friday, Aug. 2021, Allegan County health officials reported an averag...
Aug 23, 2021 EpicTop10.com / CC
One drowned, one rescued at Holland State Park
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- After a drowning and a water rescue at Holland State Park, Ottawa County Sheriff's authorities issued an appeal for beach visitors to take red-flag warnings seriously. A 52-yea...
Aug 22, 2021 Swim safety sign at Holland State Park as the red flags fly, warning people to stay out of Lake Michigan. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Holland Man Succumbs After Vehicle Goes Into Kalamazoo Lake
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A 29-year-old Holland man passed away when a vehicle drove off into the waters of Kalamazoo Lake in Saugatuck on Saturday (Aug. 21, 2021). According to Allegan County Sher...
Aug 22, 2021 Allegan County Lt. Brett Ensfield's office. File photo
