Category Archives: Local News
Airport, Aquatic Center Updates Slated in Holland City Council Study Session
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - Holland City Council members will be briefed on Wednesday evening by leaders of two other public entities about how things are going. During the biweekly stud...
Aug 27, 2025 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Five Finalists, Two Alternates Chosen by Ottawa Co. Board in Administrator Search
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - Another step in what admittedly has been a long and hard process to find a new Ottawa County Administrator was taken on Tuesday morning. After a motion to ...
Aug 27, 2025 Aug. 26, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Board Chairman John Teeples (C) is flanked by Vice Chairman Josh Brugger (L) and Commissioner Phil Kuyers (R) during a meeting in the County Administration Building. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
"Suspicious Package" Raises Concerns at Noted Holland Eatery
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - Holland Department of Public Safety officers and firefighters weren't about to take any chances when a "suspicious" package was found near Boatwerks Restauran...
Aug 27, 2025 Aug. 25, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Boatwerks Restaurant, as seen from Kollen Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Resthaven Unveils Fundraising Campaign for Facility Expansion
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - An effort to raise $2 million for renewing an assisted living campus is well underway. Officials with Resthaven announced on Tuesday such a campaign to help s...
Aug 27, 2025 Maple Woods (photo courtesy Resthaven)
Ottawa Co. Board Slated to Consider Administrator Candidates Today
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 26, 2025) - The matter of finding a new Ottawa County Administrator highlights Tuesday's monthly county Board of Commissioners business meeting. According to the agend...
Aug 26, 2025 Jul. 22, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Members of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners discuss the issue of removing the county motto during a business meeting. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
School Bus Safety Emphasized as Classes Begin in Saugatuck, Calvary Schools
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 26, 2025) - As a new academic year is nearly fully underway, the emphasis on obeying the law when it comes to school buses is heightened, according to Allegan County Sheriff ...
Aug 26, 2025 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com
Scenes from Upcoming Green Commute Week Promotional Tour
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 25, 2025) - As things go back to normal next month, with summer vacation season over, awareness of getting around in other ways than with an internal combustion engine-po...
Aug 25, 2025 The path for the Sept. 7, 2025 Green Commute Week Leadership Bike Ride from the MACC. (image courtesy Macatawa Area Coordinating Council)
Saugatuck City Council to Discuss Dune Ridge Lawsuits Behind Closed Doors
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 25, 2025) - The Saugatuck City Council has its biweekly business meeting on tap for Monday night, but what will go on behind closed doors may be the biggest item on the...
Aug 25, 2025 City of Saugatuck logo
New School Year Begins at Hope, GVSU, GRCC
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 25, 2025) - After a few whirlwind days of moving in, and for some, starting a new way of life, a new academic year begins in earnest for the three institutions of higher ...
Aug 25, 2025 Aug. 24, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Hope College President Matt Scogin addresses the Opening Convocation at the Miller Center for the Musical Arts. (YouTube image courtesy Hope College)
Jenison Man Killed in Head-On Crash Near Grand Ravines County Park
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 24, 2025) - A 54-year-old Jenison man lost his life following a two-vehicle, head-on crash south of the GVSU campus on Saturday evening. No names were disclosed b...
Aug 24, 2025 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
