Category Archives: Local News
Suspect Arraigned in Jenison Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 18, 2026) - An 18-year-old Belmont man has been arraigned on charges stemming from an apparent hit-and-run injury crash in Jenison at the beginning of this month. On S...
Apr 18, 2026 72soul / Depositphotos.com
UPDATE: Identity of Motorist Killed in Pt. Sheldon Crash Disclosed
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 18, 2026) - The identity of a 21-year-old Grand Rapids man, who lost his life in a single-vehicle crash between Holland and Grand Haven around dawn 10 days ago,...
Apr 18, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Bear Sighting, Fuel Spill Reported in Georgetown Twp.
GEORGETOWN TWP. (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - It was an eventful Friday in Georgetown Township. Around dawn, Ottawa County Central Dispatch received several reports of a bear sighting in the area of B...
Apr 17, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Office 2026 Logo (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Windmill Island Gardens' Opening Week Festivities Continue on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - The home of Holland's iconic symbol is ready for its close up and more. Windmill Island Gardens opened for the season on Monday, with many visitors already to...
Apr 17, 2026 May 9, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The DeZwaan Windmill at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Holland City Council Review of Budget Complete; Final Vote Ahead
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - The Holland City Council now has a three weeks to go over what Tulip City government will have to work with in Fiscal 2027. The governing panel concluded back...
Apr 17, 2026 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Community Action House to Open Northside Resale Store
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - A grand opening of yet another resale store along the Lakeshore is set for Friday. Officials of Community Action House will formally unveil its new North...
Apr 17, 2026 The Community Action House Northside Resale Store (image courtesy Community Action House)
Resthaven Breaks Ground on Maple Woods Cottage Expansion Project
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - A expansion project that "makes sense" to one Holland City Councilman has broken ground. When work on overhauling Resthaven's Maple Woods Cottage campus off o...
Apr 17, 2026 Apr. 16, 2026; Holland, MI, USA; Officials of Resthaven pose for a ceremonial groundbreaking of a Maple Woods Cottage expansion project in this contributed photo. (L to R: Doug DeLeeuw, board chair, Deedre Shuckert, President/CEO, Jill Schrotenboer, Maple Woods Administrator, Lindsey Zona, Director of Development, Patrick Cioffi, Vice President of Property and Facilities, and Rick and Terry Zweering, Campaign Co-Chairs.)
UPDATE: Missing Grand Haven Woman Found, Hospitalized
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 16, 2026) - A 58-year-old Grand Haven area woman, missing since Monday afternoon, has been found and is recovering from her ordeal. Family members and friends ha...
Apr 16, 2026 Kelly Marie Stewart (photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Holland Twp. Board Tonight to Consider Placing Higher Public Safety Millage Ballot Proposal
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 16, 2026) - Another millage proposal could be before some Lakeshore voters on the August 4th primary election ballot. During Thursday evening's biweekly business mee...
Apr 16, 2026 Holland Charter Twp. logo
UPDATE: Holland City Council Approves New Garbage Deal; Plans to Continue Budget Reviews Tonight
YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 16, 2026) - While a review of a proposed Fiscal 2027 municipal budget afterward may have overshadowed Wednesday night's b...
Apr 16, 2026
