Category Archives: Local News
Attempted theft in Blendon Twp. investigated
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- One man is in custody, another is sought, as Ottawa County Sheriff's detectives investigate the report of a theft of construction supplies at the South Blendon Vista Apartment ...
Jun 27, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
Two hurt in Allendale crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Two people involved in an early morning Allendale Township crash are nursing injuries, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Ryan DeVries. Crash investigators learned that ...
Jun 27, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Merchants and Makers Coming to Holland on Sunday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - If someone comes to the 8th Street Marketplace in Holland on Sunday (June 27, 2021), they may come upon a scene that would be more in keeping with the Holland Farmers Market...
Jun 26, 2021 Meghan French (L) and Shyle Lyons of Merchants and Makers (photo courtesy Merchants and Makers)
Zeeland man drives through red light, hits semi
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- An 18-year-old Zeeland man driving a Toyota Camry ran a red light at northbound 32nd Avenue's intersection with westbound exit from I-196. He's been ticketed for that traffic v...
Jun 25, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
First steps for Ottawa Co. reapportionment commission
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Members of Ottawa County's reapportionment commission held their first meeting, and will be considering which software will help determine the borders of future districts for t...
Jun 25, 2021 The 2021 Ottawa County Commissioner map of districts will be updated this year, based on US Census figures. Courtesy, Ottawa County
Rain storms, with a chance of flooding
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Showers and storms will define West Michigan's weekend, according to National Weather Service meteorologists based in Grand Rapids. Strong winds -- 40-plus mph -- could be poss...
Jun 25, 2021 NWS logo. National Weather Service
Good things on The Lakeshore for June 25, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each week Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks to WHTC morning-news anchor Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a difference along the Lakesh...
Jun 25, 2021 Women of Color Give members Kim Koeman, Rebekah Bakker and Robyn Afrik. J.R. Valderas for The Lakeshore
Holland man hurt in Holland Twp. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 30-year-old Holland man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being ejected in a one-vehicle crash at about 1:45 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2021. Ottawa County Sheriff's o...
Jun 25, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Vanderberg is Choice to Fill Kent County Administrator's Post
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - One county's search has ended, resulting in another county having to begin its own search. The Kent County Board of Commissioners on Thursday (June 24, 2021) voted unan...
Jun 25, 2021 June 23, 2021; Grand Rapids, MI, USA; Ottawa County Administrator Al Vanderberg speaks during a community forum for the Kent County Administrator's position. (image capture courtesy Kent County Government)
Allegan Co. Sheriff's detectives investigate Overisel Twp. shooting
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to correct the name of the township where the home in question is located. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Allegan County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a no...
Jun 25, 2021 Allegan County Sheriff's Dept. prowl car. (file photo)
