Category Archives: Local News
Holland Hospital preps to use Evergreen Commons space for extra beds
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Holland Hospital officials announced Thursday, April 9, 2020 they are preparing for a potential surge of COVID-19 patients over the next several weeks. To that end, they&#...
Apr 09, 2020
#oneHolland Created to Support Community, Non-Profit
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A collaborative effort is underway to give the Holland community a morale boost, while helping a non-profit meet the needs of those in need during the COVID 19 situation. Me...
Apr 09, 2020
Two hurt in Holland Township crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Two Ottawa County residents suffered non-life-threatening injuries just before 11 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Holland Township, according to Ottawa County SheriffR...
Apr 09, 2020
Huizenga Not Surprised by White House Upheaval with Meadows' Arrival
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The West Wing is under a renovation of sorts. President Trump's new chief of staff, Mark Meadows, has reportedly escalated tensions in the White House with a swift series of...
Apr 09, 2020
Two Hurt in ATV Crash Along Eastern Ottawa Co. Roadway
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Two men were hospitalized in a single vehicle crash in eastern Ottawa County on Wednesday night. No names were given by Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Ryan DeVri...
Apr 09, 2020
Passover 2020 goes online in West Michigan and beyond
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — West Michigan Jews are preparing to celebrate one of their biggest holidays virtually. Rabbi Michael Shaddock of Temple Emanuel in Grand Rapids says Passover is a time for...
Apr 09, 2020
First COVID-19 death in Ottawa County
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — An Ottawa County woman in here late 70s has died from COVID-19. She is the first in this county attributed to the virus. Her death is not among the 959 reported statewide,...
Apr 09, 2020
Holland Man Pens Ode to Zoom
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Michigan’s ‘stay at home’ order has some people getting creative and employing humor to cope. Holland resident Ken Freestone picked up his ukulele and re...
Apr 09, 2020
Five Hope Professors to Retire
HOLLAND, MI (PRESS RELEASE) – A total of five long-time members of the Hope College faculty are retiring this year. This year's retirees are Dr. Isolde Anderson, professor of communication; Jean...
Apr 08, 2020
Local economist admittedly pessimistic due to COVID 19
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – The West Michigan economy is “a train wreck in slow motion.” That’s according to Dr. Brian Long, the Director of Supply Chain Management Research a...
Apr 08, 2020
