Category Archives: Local News
Coopersville Teen Killed in Nunica Area Crash
CROCKERY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 13, 2025) - A 15-year-old Coopersville girl lost her life in a single-vehicle crash near Nunica late on Tuesday evening. No names were disclosed by Ottawa County Sh...
Aug 13, 2025 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Five Hurt in M-231 Smash Up
ROBINSON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 13, 2025) - Five persons were injured following a two-vehicle crash between Allendale and Grand Haven on Tuesday evening. No names or hometowns were disclosed by Ot...
Aug 13, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
UPDATE: Ottawa Co. Board Committee Recommendds Two Local Parks Improvements Proposals
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 12, 2025) - A couple of local projects before members of the Planning and Policy Committee of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners were recommended for approval du...
Aug 12, 2025 Aug. 12, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Director Jason Shamblin addresses the Planning and Policy Committee meeting of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners at the County Administration Building. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, MIchigan)
Grand Haven Man Sentenced for March Rampage at North Side Retailer
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 12, 2025) - In the wake of recent violent incidents at Walmart stores in Michigan, it wasn't surprising that Gavin Love had the proverbial book thrown at him on Monda...
Aug 12, 2025 Gavin Love (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Deer Control Issue to be Considered by Saugatuck City Council Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 11, 2025) - Addressing a growing issue with deer is among the items before the Saugatuck City Council on Monday evening. During its biweekly business meeting, the gover...
Aug 11, 2025 C Watts / CC
Coopersville Man Killed in Late Night Crash
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 9, 2025) - A 25-year-old Coopersville man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash late Friday evening in the Lamont area. No name was disclosed by Ottawa County Sh...
Aug 09, 2025 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Emergency Managers Spotlighted During Inaugural Awareness Month
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2025) - An initial effort to shine a spotlight on those who try to "bring order to chaos" is underway. The first National Emergency Management Awareness Month is aimed...
Aug 08, 2025 Allegan County Emergency Management (image courtesy Allegan County, Michigan)
Emergency Repair Issue Brings Holland Civic Center Operations Into Spotlight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2025) - An item that was pulled from the consent agenda during Wednesday's Holland City Council business meeting has brought up the matter of how the Heeringa Holland ...
Aug 08, 2025 Sept. 1, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The display of the history of the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Laketown Twp. Board Wants Another Interview with Managerial Choice After Information from Ionia Co. Surfaces
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2025) - Maybe it's a case of "not so fast" in terms of a new manager for a Lakeshore community. On Wednesday, the Laketown Township Board of Trustees asked Steph...
Aug 08, 2025 Stephanie Fox was chosen as the only finalist to be interviewed for the position of Laketown Township manager. The interview is 6 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, at the township hall, 4338 Beeline Road. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Twp., MI)
Street Performers, Sidewalk Sale to Block 8th Street Through Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2025) - Eighth Street through downtown Holland will be blocked off on Thursday evening, and should stay that way through Saturday. The penultimate weekly Street Perfor...
Aug 07, 2025 May 9, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; A view down 8th Street in Downtown Holland. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
