Category Archives: Local News
HOSA announces small-groups initiative
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland Openly Secular Alliance officials have announced the formation of small groups based on common interests. They are asking people interested in any of the following topi...
Mar 01, 2021 Holland Openly Secular Alliance (HOSA) logo
UPDATE: Jenison Girl Struck by Vehicle Succumbs to Injuries
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to accurately reflect Ruby Rissley's age. We regret the error. GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Ruby Rissley, 7, has died after being critically injured wh...
Feb 27, 2021 An ambulance arrived at the scene (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Allegan County Sheriff's deputy spots fire, rescues woman and dog
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A woman and her dog escaped injury in a fire that destroyed their home after an Allegan County Deputy patrolling Lee Township spotted flames coming from the chimney, according ...
Feb 26, 2021 ((brian)) / CC
Olive Twp. home-invasion suspect arrested
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 38-year-old Olive Township man is in Ottawa County Jail awaiting formal charges after an alleged home invasion on the 8000 block of 112th Avenue in Olive Township. No one was...
Feb 26, 2021 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
Two Grand Rapids Women Hurt in Spring Lake Crash
SPRING LAKE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Two women in their 80's from Grand Rapids were injured after a two-vehicle Thursday afternoon crash in Spring Lake. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Christi...
Feb 25, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Good things on The Lakeshore, Feb. 26, 2021
HOLLAND (WTHC-AM/FM) -- Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks with WHTC morning news anchor Peg McNichol about people and organizations making a difference along the Lak...
Feb 25, 2021 The Cafe at City on a Hill in Zeeland was one of the Lakeshore businesses to receive a Michigan Small Business Survival Grant. Courtesy, The Lakeshore
Is Trump Still Leader of GOP? Zeeland Congressman Responds
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - Now that Donald Trump is not in the White House, just who is the leader of the Republican Party? After being acquitted earlier this month of impeachment by the U Senate, the ...
Feb 25, 2021 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) answers a question during a tele-town hall meeting from his office in Washington, DC. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Bill Huizenga)
Hope lecture today on teen addiction, treatment
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Hope College is hosting a virtual lecture on adolescent addiction at 3:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Anyone can participate via Zoom at hope.edu/psychlecture The add...
Feb 24, 2021 Hope alumnus-turned-California University Professor Sandra A. Brown. Courtesy, Hope College
Tulip Time Festival Artisan Market deadline Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Tulip Time Festival officials announced the Virtual Artisan Market application deadline is quickly approaching. The annual Tulip Time Artisan Market typically hosts 200 vendors...
Feb 24, 2021 Tulip Time Festival (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Holland Firefighter of Year Named
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A 10-year veteran of the Holland Department of Public Safety has been named the DPS' Firefighter of the Year. Lieutenant Anthony Venhuizen was honored in a brief ceremony on...
Feb 24, 2021 Lieutenant Anthony Venhuizen of the Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Services (photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
