Category Archives: Local News
Police chase, arrest, after report of 'domestic abuse'
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies have arrested one person for domestic abuse, after a high-speed chase late Wednesday. Sheriff's Sgt. Nicholas Knott indicated police were calle...
Nov 18, 2021 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Good Things on The Lakeshore
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks with morning news host Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a positive difference along the L...
Nov 17, 2021 Students study at the Boys & GIrls Club Lift Zone. Courtesy, The Lakeshore
Adoption Day set for Ottawa County
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County's 20th Circuit Court will host an Adoption Day celebration on Nov. 23. But this year's plans will be altered to limit the spread of COVID-19. The 9 a.m. ceremony ...
Nov 17, 2021 PRSA-NY / CC
New Mayor pro tem for Holland City Council
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. today at Holland City Hall, 270 S. River Ave. One of the first orders of business involves choosing a Mayor pro tem, as long-time ...
Nov 17, 2021 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Drowning at Kollen Park
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 19-year-old Holland resident died after jumping into the water off a dock near Kollen Park's boat launch, according to Holland Department of Public Safety Capt. Keith Mulder....
Nov 16, 2021 Drowning reported (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Top 20 Tulip Time Festival poster finalists announced
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The 20 finalists for the annual Tulip Time Festival poster art were announced Monday. The winner will be announced early next year at the annual First Bloem Festival Artwork Co...
Nov 16, 2021 Tulip Time Festival (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Securities case unraveled after home-invasion spree
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- If the name Joshua Louis Rupp looked familiar when you read of his impending federal sentencing for securities fraud, you weren't the only one. A WHTC Facebook follower connect...
Nov 15, 2021 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Centennial Park stabbing investigated
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland police detectives are looking for tips from the public after a stabbing Saturday afternoon in Centennial Park. It started with a fight near 12th Street and South River ...
Nov 15, 2021 Holland police file photo
West Olive man faces sentence for securities fraud
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced Friday that West Olive resident Joshua Louis Rupp, 37, faces sentencing after a plea agreement related to a felony charge of securities fra...
Nov 15, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
Grand Haven woman hurt in car-tree crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 43-year-old Grand Haven woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car-tree crash in West Olive. Ottawa County Sheriff's Lt. Eric Westveer indicated the 23-year-old...
Nov 14, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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