Category Archives: Local News
Groesser Follows Hunt from Kent Co. to Ottawa Co.
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 2, 2025) - There's a new operational leader for Ottawa County Central Dispatch. That entity's policy board announced on Monday the appointment of Matt Groesser as the ...
Jul 02, 2025 Ottawa Co. Central Dispatch Executive Director Matt Groesser (photo courtesy Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority)
Fennville Hotel Renovation Project Receives Financial Boost from Lansing
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 2, 2025) - Another step in the revitalization of downtown Fennville was taken on Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Economic Development announced that developers Dana...
Jul 02, 2025 Fennville City Limit sign (image courtesy City of Fennville, Michigan)
Applications for 2025 Holland Ambassador Academy Now Being Accepted
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 1, 2025) - An opportunity for Holland residents to learn more about how their community operates has returned. Applications for the second annual Holland Ambassador Acade...
Jul 01, 2025 Holland Ambassador Academy (image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Ottawa Co. to Begin Re-Purposing FIllmore St. Complex Building Into New Home for Veterans Services
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 1, 2025) - Another sign of Ottawa County's increased commitment to serving those who served this country comes on Tuesday morning. A 10 AM "groundbreaking" is slated f...
Jul 01, 2025 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive
Retired Hope Professor, WHTC Sportscaster Van Iwaarden Dies
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 1, 2025) - A long-time Hope College professor and former WHTC sportscaster has died. John Van Iwaarden succumbed at his Florida home on Friday at the age of 89. The Holla...
Jul 01, 2025 John Van Iwaarden (L) and Ray Backus call a Hope College basketball game on WHTC. (photo courtesy Hope College)
UPDATE: More Details Known After Fatal Crash at Ottawa Executive Airport
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 1, 2025) - We're learning more about the circumstances that led to the death of an 80-year-old Zeeland Township man in a plane crash near his home on Sunday. Ottawa ...
Jul 01, 2025 Plane crash reported (image © Midwest Communications)
Extra Road Patrols in Place for Independence Day Holiday Motoring Safety
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 30, 2025) - Although the Independence Day holiday doesn't officially begin until this Friday, roads along the Lakeshore and across the state were filled with vacation ...
Jun 30, 2025 The Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving initiative (image courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
West Coast Chamber to Move to Next Center
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 30, 2025) - The hub of business attraction and support in Holland will be in one place next year. On Friday, the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce announced the pur...
Jun 30, 2025 The Next Center in Holland, MI (photo courtesy Lakeshore Advantage)
Two Hospitalized After UTV Crash Near Fennville
CLYDE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 29, 2025) - A single-vehicle crash involving a utility terrain vehicle southeast of Fennville on Saturday night hospitalized its two occupants. No names or other descr...
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Motorist Hospitalized After Fiery I-196 Crash
FILLMORE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 27, 2025) - A fiery crash during the Friday afternoon commute southeast of Holland snarled traffic on I-196 and sent a motorist to the hospital with serious injurie...
Jun 27, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
