Category Archives: Local News
Three Finalists Emerge for Ottawa Co. Administrator Post
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 6, 2025) - There will be three County Administrator hopefuls for the public to meet, and the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners to decide upon next week. On Friday, ...
Jun 06, 2025 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive
Measles Case Reported in Allegan Co. Resident
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 6, 2025) - Measles has come to Allegan County. The county's health department reported on Friday a confirmed case of an unnamed resident who contracted the highly contagi...
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Woman Hospitalized After North Side Crash
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 6, 2025) - A 44-year-old Holland woman was hospitalized following a late Friday morning crash on Holland's North Side. No names were disclosed by Ottawa County Sheri...
Jun 06, 2025
Long-Time Hope College Publicist to Retire
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 6, 2025) - A long-time servant to Hope College is stepping down. Friday is the last day on the job for Director of News Media Services Greg Olgers. A 1987 Hope graduate, ...
Jun 06, 2025 Greg Olgers (photo courtesy Hope College)
Suspect Charged in Standale Area Fatal Shooting
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 6, 2025) - A 20-year-old Jenison man has been formally charged following a May 9th shooting near Standale that killed a 19-year-old man. Westen Meulenberg was ord...
Jun 06, 2025 Westen Meulenberg (photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Regional Airport Installs New "Fuel Farm"
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 6, 2025) - A new "fuel farm" is now in place at West Michigan Regional Airport. The facility on Holland's South Side announced on Thursday that a $1.2 million setup, prov...
Jun 06, 2025 The new "Fuel Farm" at West Michigan Regional Airport (photo courtesy West Michigan Airport Authority)
Five Administrator Finalists Chosen by Ottawa Co. Board
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 5, 2025) - It took nearly six hours, along with a lot of discussion, but finalists for the Ottawa County Administrator position may be emerging. The Board of Commissio...
Jun 05, 2025 Jan. 28, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Commissioner John Teeples (R-Jenison) goes over a proposed legal settlement during a county board meeting. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Mead Johnson to Disclose Plant Expansion Plans During Zeeland Planning Commission Meeting Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 5, 2025) - What may be a contentious issue in Zeeland will be spotlighted on Thursday evening. The Zeeland Planning Commission, during its monthly meeting, will receive a...
Jun 05, 2025 Zeeland Sign (image courtesy City of Zeeland, Michigan)
New Casino/Tribal Executives Named by Gun Lake Band
WAYLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 5, 2025) - There's a new operational leader at the Gun Lake Casino Resort. The tribal facility in Bradley announced on Wednesday that Brian Decorah has been named it...
Jun 05, 2025 Gun Lake Casino (image courtesy Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish-Band of Pottawatomi Indians)
Saugatuck City Council to Vote on FY26 Budget Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 4, 2025) - Another Lakeshore community decides on its financial future on Wednesday evening. The Saugatuck City Council has a special 6 PM session set for the second-fl...
Jun 04, 2025 Drawing of Saugatuck Village Hall (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
