Category Archives: Local News
Drew's Country Camping fire victim identified
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's officials have identified the woman found dead after a Holland Township camper fire. Holland Township resident Laurie Lynn Burgess, 54, had been living ...
Jul 14, 2021
Hope College Establishes "Hope Forward" Tuition-Funding Program
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - One of the goals that Matthew Scogin established when he took over the leadership reins at his Alma Mater is becoming a reality. The Hope College President announced on Wedn...
Jul 14, 2021 The symbolic anchor on the Hope College campus in Holland, MI (file photo Ralph Gutierrez for Midwest Communications)
CSX plans Zeeland Twp. crossing repairs
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The Ottawa County Road Commission officials have learned that CSX Railroad is scheduled to renovate the company's railroad grade crossing on 80th Avenue north of Chicago Drive ...
Jul 14, 2021 CodyJung / CC
Tips for fending off earwigs
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM) -- It is earwig season. Earwigs are those little bugs that make their way around and sometimes into your house. Michigan State University extension officials say they're one of the l...
Jul 14, 2021 GotCredit / CC
Beach hazards predicted for Thursday, July 15, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A beach-hazards statement is in effect from 2 a.m. through 8 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. National Weather Service meteorologists in Grand Rapids predict strong currents and h...
Jul 14, 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 planning commissioners meet today
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The City of Holland's planning commissioners are set to meet for a study session at 4 p.m. today, followed by a business meeting at 5 p.m., July 13, 2021, at Holland City Hall,...
Jul 13, 2021 Holland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez for Midwest Communications)
Muskegon woman hurt in rollover crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 22-year-old Muskegon woman suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in an I-96 crash Monday night, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Hallmeyer. Depu...
Jul 13, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Two Newcomers on Hope College Board
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Two new members are on board for the Hope College Board of Trustees. Effective on July 1, 2021, these newcomers will serve for three-years on the panel that oversees the Hol...
Jul 12, 2021 The symbolic anchor on the Hope College campus in Holland, MI (file photo Ralph Gutierrez for Midwest Communications)
"Stuff the Bus" Effort Coming Up
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - It's time soon to "Stuff the Bus." The annual campaign to collect backpacks and school supplies for students from families in need in Ottawa County kicks off next Monday, Ju...
Jul 12, 2021 Greater Ottawa County United Way Stuff the Bus initiative (image courtesy Greater Ottawa County United Way)
Arts grants available
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland Area Arts Council's regional Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) regranting program is open to applications. This is an opportunity for artists in th...
Jul 12, 2021 Holland Area Arts Council (image courtesy Holland Area Arts Council)
