Category Archives: Local News
A Proven "Unfounded" Weapons Incident Triggers "Secure" Precautions for Zeeland Public Schools
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 28, 2025) - There were some anxious moments involving Zeeland Public Schools late on Wednesday morning. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Detective Captain Jake Sparks,...
May 28, 2025 An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department K-9 Team Vehicle (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Housing Needs Addressed, but Stock is Still Short Along Lakeshore, Across State
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 28, 2025) - There have been inroads made to address Michigan's housing shortage, but the task is far from done. On Tuesday, the state Housing Development Authority announc...
May 28, 2025 Michigan State Housing Development Authority (image courtesy MSHDA)
Hunt Explains Why Ottawa Co. Didn't Declare Emergency After May 15 Storms
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 28, 2025) - Why did Allegan County declare a state of emergency, following a line of storms that struck the Lakeshore on May 15th, and not neighboring Ottawa County? It...
May 28, 2025 A home damaged by storms on May 15, 2025. (image courtesy Ottawa County Department of Emergency Management)
Marne Man Critically Hurt in Pickup-Mower Collision Near Coopersville
POLKTON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 27, 2025) - A 41-year-old Marne man was critically hurt when his mower pulled in front of a passing vehicle east of Coopersville on Tuesday morning. No names were dis...
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Several ATV Stolen from West Olive Retailer
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 27, 2025) - The search is on for those involved in the thefts of four all-terrain vehicles from a retailer in West Olive last week. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's...
May 27, 2025 A Polaris RZR all-terrain vehicle (Village Motor Sports image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Two Hospitalized Following Late Night Crash in Allendale
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 27, 2025) - Two 25-year-old persons from Grand Rapids were injured, one of which was arrested, following a single-vehicle crash in Allendale late on Monday night. N...
May 27, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Jamestown's Patmos Library to Reopen on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 27, 2025) - A public library in Ottawa County's southeast corner will reopen on Tuesday. Officials with the Patmos Library in Jamestown Township, in an announcement...
May 27, 2025 Patmos Library in Jamestown Twp., MI (image courtesy Patmos Library)
Washington Orders Campbell Plant to Remain Open Ahead of Slated May 31 Closing
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, May 26, 2025) - It may be temporary, but the JH Campbell power plant in Port Sheldon Township will not close this coming Saturday. In an emergency order issued last Friday, US ...
May 26, 2025 Mermolenko / Depositphotos.com
Motorcyclist Killed in Lakeshore Dr. Crash
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 25, 2025) - A 23-year-old Hamilton man lost his life in a Sunday afternoon motorcycle crash on Holland's North Side. No name was immediately disclosed by Ottawa County S...
May 25, 2025 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Parades, Ceremonies Highlight Memorial Day Events Along Lakeshore
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 25, 2025) - This weekend may be the start of the summer vacation season, but the actual holiday itself on Monday should be noted and remembered. Highlighting the Memorial ...
May 25, 2025 May 29, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The Holland American Legion Band prepares to step out in the 2023 Memorial Day Parade through downtown Holland. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
