Category Archives: Local News
Ottawa Co. Parks Dept. to Conduct Prescribed Burn Exercises
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - If you see some flames and smoke coming out of several Ottawa County parks this weekend, don't be alarmed. The county's Parks & Recreation department h...
Apr 30, 2026 An Ottawa County Parks Staff member in protective gear assisting with a prescribed burn at Stearns Creek South Spring. (2025 file photo courtesy Ottawa County Parks & Recreation)
United Way to Address Veterans' Homes Clean Up Efforts
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - It's spring cleaning and sprucing up time, and the local United Way is pitching in to help those who have served this country in the military. More than ...
Apr 30, 2026 Image courtesy Heart of West Michigan United Way
Accused Stalker, Assaulter to Not Contest Charges in Holland Twp. Cases
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - A 32-year-old Virginia man is not contesting charges stemming from assaulting a Holland Township woman over a several-month span. Christian Montijo entere...
Apr 30, 2026 Christian Montijo (photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Tulip Time Leader Not Concerned About Early Flower Blooms Ahead of Festival
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - Holland's annual signature event begins on Friday, but the star of the show is already ready for its close up. Tulip blossoms are evident throughout the Tulip...
Apr 29, 2026 May 8, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; A plaque honoring Tulip Time Festival founder Lida Rogers at the Waterfront Park off of East 6th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
ACCF, United Way Teaming in Allegan Co. Storm Clean-Up Efforts
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - A collective sigh of relief was taken by those living in, and helping those affected by, storms that ravaged parts of Allegan County when the track of strong ...
Apr 29, 2026 Allegan County Cares (image courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)
REPORT: State AG Office Looking Into Acquisition of Holland, Georgetown Ice Rinks
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - The entity that has acquired Ottawa County's two indoor ice rinks is under investigation by the state Attorney General's office. WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids is re...
Apr 29, 2026 Law Enforcement Investiagtion (image © Midwest Communications, Inc. 2014)
Storms Strike Ottawa Co., West Michigan on Monday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2026) - The area between Holland and Grand Haven took the brunt of storms that blew through the Lakeshore on Monday. According to Find Energy-dot-com, over 73 hundred Con...
Apr 28, 2026 Downed utility pole and power line (photo courtesy Consumers Energy)
Gateway Mission Moving Forward After "Spoon" Closure
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2026) - As one local ministry gets ready to handle a major food operation, another has pulled back from its venture. The Salvation Army of Holland is still targeting ...
Apr 28, 2026 Gateway Spoon (image courtesy Gateway Mission)
Day of Prayer Service in Holland Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2026) - A spring tradition in Holland returns on Tuesday evening. The annual National Day of Prayer service is slated for the Heeringa Holland Civic Center place. Hos...
Apr 28, 2026
BPW Board to Review Annual Survey Results Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - It's one thing to believe you are doing a good job at what you do. It's another to get such an assurance from those who see what you are doing. During a speci...
Apr 27, 2026 Holland BPW logo
