Category Archives: Local News
Good things on The Lakeshore, July 30, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each Friday at 8:35 a.m. on 997 and 1450 WHTC-AM/FM, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks with WHTC's Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a ...
Jul 31, 2021 Spirit Fire Lights Team Displaying Products at SURGE Celebration. Left, Luciano Hernandez IV and Luciano Hernandez V, winning son-father duo. Courtesy, The Lakeshore
Tulip Time Poster Winner Earns Farmers Market T-Shirt Design Honors
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - It's another fresh leaf in the laurels for Aron Lowe. On Friday (July 30, 2021), officials of the Holland Farmers Market announced that the Fennville artist's creation was j...
Jul 30, 2021 2021 Holland Farmers Market T-Shirt Contest Winner, created by Aron Lowe. (image courtesy Holland Farmers Market)
Huizenga Co-Sponsors Steel Industry Preservation Act
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - Congress members are reaching across the political aisle to try and strengthen the American steel industry. On Wednesday (July 29, 2021), four House members introduced the St...
Jul 29, 2021 Ryan Adams / CC
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
