Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Municipal Recycling Center Grant, Plans Approved by Holland City Council
YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan. HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - Recycling was spotlighted in Wednesday night's biweekly Holland City Council business meeting. Among the item...
Mar 05, 2026
Former Holland Mayor to Assume Federal Govt. Post
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - A former Holland Mayor is now a federal government staffer. On Tuesday, the US Office of Personnel Management announced the appointment of Kurt Dykstra as Gener...
Mar 05, 2026 Former Holland Mayor Kurt Dykstra (R) receives a handshake from US Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor after accepting the General Counsel position. (photo courtesy US Office of Personnel Management)
Plenty from Lakeshore Tabbed by Governor to Fill State Board & Commissions
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - A slew of gubernatorial appointments came out of Gretchen Whitmer's office on Wednesday, with many going to those from the Lakeshore. Among those chosen by the...
Mar 05, 2026 Michigan Capitol Building (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
Laketown Twp. Planners to Continue Discussion on STR Changes
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 4, 2026) - The matter of short-term rentals should be before the Laketown Township Planning Commission on Wednesday evening. The panel is expected to continue discu...
Mar 04, 2026 Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Drunken Driver Sentenced in Death of Toddler from Last Spring
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 4, 2026) - A 57-year-old Martin man has begun a multi-year prison sentence for the death of an eight-month-old girl near a lake on the Allegan/Van Buren county line last ...
Mar 04, 2026 Terry Lee Boss (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Office)
Holland Hospital to Hold Career Fair
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 3, 2026) - The "help wanted" sign is figuratively out at Holland Hospital. On Wednesday, from 9-11 AM and from 3-5 PM, hiring managers with the medical care facility will...
Mar 03, 2026 Holland Hospital (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Motorists Finding Price Spikes at Gas Pumps
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 3, 2026) - It's a triple whammy that is hitting motorists at the gasoline pump at the moment. Triple-A Michigan's daily survey of fueling stations showed a statewide aver...
Mar 03, 2026 erikdegraaf / Depositphotos.com
Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Office to Offer Church Safety Seminar
SPRING LAKE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 3, 2026) - It's a scenario nobody wants to see or experience, but it's one that needs to be addressed. On Saturday, March 21st, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office wil...
Mar 03, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Office 2026 Logo (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
New Fire Chief Choice, Downtown Development Tools Request on Zeeland City Council Meeting Agenda
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 1, 2026) - A new fire/rescue chief should be named in Zeeland on Monday. During the biweekly City Council meeting, members will be asked to approve a $110,000 contract wi...
Mar 01, 2026 Zeeland City Hall file photo
Crash Causes Road Blockage, Power Outage Near Jenison
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 1, 2026) - Nearly 300 Consumers Energy customers spent much of Saturday night and early Sunday morning in the dark, while a stretch of a main road in eastern Otta...
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