Category Archives: Local News
Ottawa Co. Fair: Appreciation for military, police, firefighters
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- When the gates open for the fifth day of the 2021 Ottawa County Fair, members of the military, along with police and firefighters will be honored. Appreciation activities are s...
Jul 29, 2021 Ottawa County Fair, July 28, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Teerman's to close after 80 years in Holland
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Earlier this month the owners of Teerman's, a long-time downtown Holland shop, announced they were eliminating the housewares side of their shop. This week, they announced the ...
Jul 29, 2021 Teerman's storefront at 20 E. Eighth St. in Holland on July 29, 2021. The store is closing after 80 years in business. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Lockdown lifted at West Ottawa High
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's officials are on the scene at West Ottawa High School, after receiving reports that someone was possibly seen with a weapon on campus. Sheriff's Capt. J...
Jul 29, 2021 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
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
