Category Archives: Local News
Park Twp. Parts with Manager Howard Fink
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 15, 2025) - Howard Fink may not be the next manager of Laketown Township, but he's not coming back to Park Township. Fink's departure was announced during Thursday's mo...
Aug 15, 2025 Howard Fink (photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Wings of Mercy Fundraiser Set for Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 15, 2025) - The annual benefit for funding free non-emergency flights to medical facilities for the needy is set for Saturday. The Wings of Mercy CareAffaire and Runway 5...
Aug 15, 2025 2025 Wings of Mercy Holland CareAffaire (image courtesy Wings of Mercy)
GVSU's Long Sees Local Economy as "Flat" Rather than "Falling"
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 15, 2025) - It may have taken six months, but the economic actions of the Trump Administration may have finally affected the West Michigan economy. So says Dr. Brian Lo...
Aug 15, 2025 Dr. Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research at Grand Valley State University (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Office to Offer CRASE Class Next Month
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 15, 2025) - A popular, free course offered by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is back. Another "Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events" class is slated for the ...
Aug 15, 2025 MauriceNorbert / Depositphotos.com
Death Near Grand Haven a Reminder of Lake Michigan Water Dangers
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 14, 2025) - A reminder of the dangers the waters Lake Michigan poses came earlier this week. Efforts at the scene to revive Isaiah Edmond after he floundered in the b...
Aug 14, 2025 Waves on Lake Michigan. File photo Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Ottawa County Administrator Search Continues with 57 Hopefuls
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 14, 2025) - Despite negative publicity over the last two and a half years, the opportunity to be the operational leader of Ottawa County government is still alluring. ...
Aug 14, 2025 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive
Crews Extinguish Boat Fire Off of Lake Macatawa
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 14, 2025) - No injuries were incurred, and damage was somewhat limited, following a fire on a boat that was out of the water off of Lake Macatawa on Tuesday evening. Pa...
Aug 14, 2025 Aug. 12, 2025; Park Twp., MI, USA; A docked boat is ablaze near the Macatawa Bay Yacht Club. (photo courtesy Park Township Fire Dept.)
More STR Talk Ahead in Laketown Twp.
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 13, 2025) - The issue of short term rentals will be before leaders of a Lakeshore community on Wednesday evening. Members of the Laketown Township Board of Trustees...
Aug 13, 2025 Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
South Washington/Michigan Corridor Plan to be Discussed by Holland City Council
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 13, 2025) - A look into the future of how people coming into Holland from the south would see the Tulip City will be before Holland City Council members on Wednesday even...
Aug 13, 2025 Aug. 12, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; City of Holland Transportation Services Director/City Engineer Brian White addresses a meeting of the Holland Planning Commission in Council Chambers at Holland City Hall. (YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Holiday Enforcement Campaign Begins
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 13, 2025) - The national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign begins on Wednesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's annual effort tak...
Aug 13, 2025 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement initiative (image courtesy National Highway Safety Traffic Administration)
