Category Archives: Local News
Good things on The Lakeshore: Week of Feb. 12, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore talks each week with WHTC morning news anchor Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a difference. Here are some ...
Feb 12, 2021 Herrick District Library's north branch in Holland Township has reopened have renovations. Courtesy, The Lakeshore
Budget, business meetings in Park Twp.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Park Township's board of trustees is set to have two virtual meetings today, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. The first is a budget meeting set for at 1 to 4 p.m. today, followed by a ...
Feb 11, 2021 Park Twp. Airport. File photo
Holland City Council study session today, Feb. 10, 2021
EDTOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect the accurate time allotted for public comment. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland City Council is set to have a virtual study session at 5:30 p.m. tod...
Feb 10, 2021 Holland City Hall
Officials: Stay off piers in Lake Michigan during extreme winter weather conditions
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Officials in charge of rescues along the Lake Michigan shoreline are warning residents to stay off the piers during extreme winter weather conditions. South Haven Area E...
Feb 09, 2021
MAX Transit to resume fixed routes March 1, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Macatawa Area Express (MAX Transit) officials say fixed-route service will resume starting March 1, 2021. The public transportation system serving the greater Holland area will...
Feb 09, 2021 MAX Transit bus. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Lakeshore Congressman Reintroduces Research Funding Legislation
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - A bipartisan Congressional team that helped bring forth the 21st Century Cures Act is trying again to support the American research community. House Representatives Fred Upto...
Feb 09, 2021 FILE PHOTO: US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph. in blue shirt on left) listens as fellow Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-Denver) testifies in a hearing during the 21st Century Cures Act debate in 2016. (photo courtesy office of US House Rep. Fred Upton)
Saugatuck City Council set to meet Feb. 8, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) --Saugatuck City Council is set to meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday Feb. 8, 2021 via Zoom Among the new-business items the board will consider: Resolution on signatories for bankin...
Feb 08, 2021 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
Leadership tips with Wake up, West Michigan!
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Michigan West Coast Chamber's Feb. 9, 2021, coffee break will feature Abbey Johnston of AG Collaborative. She'll talk about courageous leadership and concepts for dealing with ...
Feb 08, 2021 Michigan west Coast Chamber logo
Former City of Holland official Jodi Syens has died
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Jodi Sue Syens, perhaps best known for her 40-year-career working for the City of Holland, has died. She was 67. The Holland native graduated from Hope College in 1975 with a b...
Feb 08, 2021
We are ready for Super Bowl LV
HOLLAND (WTHC-AM/FM) -- WHTC-AM/FM will air Super Bowl LV with pre-game action starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, set to be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, featuring the Tampa Bay ...
Feb 06, 2021 Super Bowl LV graphic. Courtesy, Westwood One
