Category Archives: Local News
Letter for harbor dredging $$$ sent by Upton
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The necessity of clearing harbors along the Lake Michigan shoreline is on the mind of Fred Upton. The veteran Republican Congressman from St. Joseph Friday, June 4, 2021,...
Jun 7, 2021
Tallmadge Twp. store robbed
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the proper municipality in which this incident occurred. HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery tha...
Jun 6, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
Jenison Verizon store robbed
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The Verizon store at 7589 Cottonwood Drive in Jenison was robbed early Sunday, June 6, 2021, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's authorities. Police were dispatched at 2:34 a....
Jun 6, 2021 Armed Robbery Investigation graphic (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Assault at Holland State Park
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's authorities are investigating the report of an assault at Holland State park on Saturday, June 5, 2021. The victim, who is not described by police, repo...
Jun 6, 2021 Ottawa County Sheriff's vehicle. File photo
Michigan Sheriff's Association Seeking Community Members - Legitimately
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The threat of scammers is having an effect on legitimate law enforcement entities soliciting the public's support. On Thursday,June 3, 2021, Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel ...
Jun 6, 2021 Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker (photo courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Department)
Three Hospitalized in Jenison Crash
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Three persons were injured from a two-vehicle crash just west of the Ottawa/Kent county line in Jenison on Saturday evening (June 5, 2021). According to Ottawa Count...
Jun 5, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Good things on The Lakeshore for the week of June 5
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks about people and organizations making a difference in West Michigan. Here are highlights of her conversatio...
Jun 5, 2021 Summer 2020 on Windmill Island Garden's trail. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Monday: Register for June 16 virtual job fair
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Registration for the June 16, 2021, West Michigan Virtual Job Fair The job fair runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, 2021. People will get a 15-minute call with potential employers. ...
Jun 4, 2021
Holland Tabs Chicagoland School Leader as New Superintendent
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - On Thursday night, June 3, 2021, the Holland Board of Education approved a motion to "enter into contract negotiations" with Shanie Keelan to be the next superintendent of H...
Jun 4, 2021 Shanie Keelean (photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
"Remember When" Car Show & Cruise Returns Friday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The lifting of COVID 19-related safety measures for outdoor events in Michigan came just in time for the return of a downtown Holland annual favorite. The Holland Vintage Ca...
Jun 3, 2021 Vehicles parked in a municipal parking lot during the "Remember When" Car Show & Cruise, sponsored by the Holland Vintage Car Club. (photo courtesy Holland Area Visitors Bureau)
