Category Archives: Local News
Historic Downtown Holland Bank to Reportedly Close
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – An institution for banking in Holland for a century will apparently be ending soon. WHTC News has learned that the PNC bank branch on West 8th Street at Central Avenue...
Aug 01, 2017
Tulip Time's Charity Partner Program
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – The Tulip Time Festival is seeking local nonprofits to participate in Tulip Time and to provide opportunities for engagement with the Festival's audience For the 2017 ...
Aug 01, 2017
Man Fatally Struck on Motorcycle
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – A 55-year-old Grand Rapids man who was not wearing a helmet has died after being struck on his motorcycle. Gregory Lewis Pierson died at the scene after efforts were...
Aug 01, 2017
Coast Guard Ships Arrive in Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – A perfect West Michigan summer afternoon welcomed the parade of ships at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. Five ships are now open for tours. The U.S. Coast Gu...
Aug 01, 2017
Saugatuck Woman Goes Overboard in Kalamazoo River, Hits Propeller
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – A Saugatuck woman was rushed to Holland Hospital on Saturday, July 29 after falling out of a boat on the Kalamazoo River and injuring her arm, according to an article ...
Jul 31, 2017
MAX Transit Now Services Park Township
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – A fourth community is now on board with the Macatawa Area Express. Late last fall, Park Township residents took a survey about public transportation in their area. The...
Jul 31, 2017
Sheriff's Mounted Unit covers a lot of ground
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit consists of 21 deputies. The Mounted Unit provides crowd control and security for fairs, business picnics, parade...
Jul 31, 2017
Applebee's Ales For Tales
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Applebee’s Grill and Bar in Holland is hosting a Tap Takeover that will benefit several local animal rescue agencies. Along with BestPals Rescue, Al-Van Humane S...
Jul 31, 2017
New Data Shows Difficulties of Remaining Over Poverty Line in Ottawa County
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Greater Ottawa United Way has released some striking statistics concerning the poverty level in Ottawa County. During a work-study session on July 26, Holland City Council l...
Jul 28, 2017
Power Week in October to unveil Holland Energy Park
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – The new power plant at Holland Energy Park was the talk of the town this week. With judges from England and Canada in town for Communities in Bloom International Chall...
Jul 28, 2017
