Category Archives: Local News
Pay Hikes in Line for Tyson Workers in Borculo
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Tyson "team members" in the Zeeland area are in line for a pay raise. On Thursday (July 21, 2021), officials of the food company based in Arkansas announced that hourly prod...
Jul 23, 2021 Tyson Foods (image courtesy Tyson Foods)
Unanimous vote for Holland's UDO
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- After years of work, a lot of public comment and listening sessions, members of Holland's city council unanimously approved the unified development ordinance, or UDO. Mayor Nat...
Jul 22, 2021 Holland zoning map displayed during a City of Holland planning session. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
T-Mobile in Plainwell robbed
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Allegan County Sheriff's authorities are investigating the armed robbery of the T-Mobile store in Plainwell that happened just before 10:45 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021. Allega...
Jul 22, 2021 Allegan County Sheriff. File photo
Hope College, Western Theological Seminary Look to Expand Joint Prison Education Program
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Holland's two neighboring institutions of higher education are teaming together to help those behind bars get a college education. Two years ago, Hope College and Western Th...
Jul 22, 2021 Inmates at the Muskegon Correctional Facility in a class taught by Hope College/Western Michigan Seminary professors and student assistants. (photo courtesy Hope College)
Huizenga Skeptical of President's Bipartisan Sentiments
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) -The President is talking bipartisanship. During a town hall held by Cable News Network on Wednesday (July 22, 2021), Mr. Biden, in reaction to the rejection in the Senate of a...
Jul 22, 2021 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) (WHTC file photo)
Gilda's Club resumes in-person Camp Sparkle
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The Grand Rapids chapter of Gilda's Club will host the 20th annual Camp Sparkle from Aug. 3 to 5, 2021. Camp Sparkle is an annual day camp helps children from first through six...
Jul 22, 2021 Gilda's Club Grand Rapids' Camp Sparkle. Courtesy, Gilda's Club Grand Rapids
Advocacy Agency for Immigrants, Refugees Along Lakeshore Expands
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - An advocacy agency for immigrants along the Lakeshore is growing. In a statement issued on Wednesday (July 21, 2021), Lighthouse Immigrants Advocates announced three new sta...
Jul 22, 2021 The staff of Holland-based Lighthouse Immigrants Advocates (photo courtesy Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates)
Tick advice from Allegan County Health
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Allegan County Health officials are offering tips for removing a tick, should you find one on yourself, a loved one or family pets. Don't panic, but remove the tick as soon as ...
Jul 21, 2021 Tick removal tips graphic. Courtesy, Allegan County Health Office
Armed robbery investigated in Holland
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland police are investigating an early morning armed robbery that happened in the 100 block of Eighth Street. No one was hurt, according to police. Holland Police Capt. Robe...
Jul 20, 2021 Armed Robbery Investigation graphic (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
UDO Vote Headlines Upcoming Holland City Council Meeting Agenda
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A long night may await Holland City Council members on Wednesday (July 21, 2021). There is a lengthy list of issues before the nine-member panel when they convene in Holland...
Jul 20, 2021 Holland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez for Midwest Communications)
