Category Archives: Local News
Graafschap Fire Dept. Announces Grant for New Life-Saving Equipment
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 16, 2025) - Some fresh equipment is on its way to a Lakeshore fire department. On Friday, Graafschap Fire Department Chief Doug DenBleyker sent a letter to his depa...
Feb 16, 2025 The Graafschap Fire Department station, 4534 60th St. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Sedan Driver Hospitalized After Collision with Front Loader on BL-196
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 15, 2025) - A 22-year-old Holland man suffered serious injuries following a crash between his sedan and a commercial front loader between Holland and Zeeland on Satu...
Feb 15, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Are Drivers Obeying the New 200-Foot Snow Plow Clearing Law This Winter?
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 14, 2025) - As another round of wintry weather bears down this weekend along the Lakeshore and much of Michigan, what has been the effect of the 200-foot clearance state ...
Feb 14, 2025 An Ottawa County Road Commission Snowplow at work. (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Road Commission)
Holland Museum to Offer "Parents Night Out" for Valentine's Evening
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2025) - It's better than having Roselyn trying to handle Calvin and Hobbes on Valentine's Night. From 6:30 to 9 PM on Friday evening, the Holland Museum is opening it...
Feb 13, 2025 Holland Museum's Parents Night Out (image courtesy Holland Museum)
UPDATE: Arraignment for Suspect in Six-Hour Standoff in Grand Haven Neighborhood
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2025) - A 54-year-old Grand Haven man is apparently free on bond following an arraignment on charges stemming from a six hour-long standoff at a residence in the ...
Feb 12, 2025 (file photo) Jan. 9, 2023; Holland Twp., MI, USA; An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department tactical unit vehicle is parked outside of a strip mall business off of Lakewood Boulevard during a barricaded man situation. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Biker Hurt in Port Sheldon St. Crash
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2025) - Spring may not be for over five weeks on the calendar, but the first reported injury crash involving a motorcycle along the Lakeshore for 2025 occur...
Feb 11, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
HeartSafe Holland Seeking AED Holder to Register Locations
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2025) - Undergoing a heart situation in Holland and need access to an AED ASAP? There's an app for that! HeartSafe Holland, a team of public and private entities, alo...
Feb 11, 2025 The Holland City Limit sign as seen on southbound River Ave. near Van Bragt Park, at the southern base of the Unity Bridge (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Pullman Man Charged in September Murder of His Mother
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2025) - A 24-year-old Pullman man is in custody, charged with the death of his mother last September at their home. Craig Michael Mills has been in custody in the Ber...
Feb 10, 2025 Craig Michael Mills (Van Buren County Sheriff's Dept. photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Allegan Eye Doctor to Replace Lansing Educator on State Optometry Board
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2025) - An Allegan-based eye doctor may soon be part of overseeing those who are responsible for the vision of residents statewide. Pending the approval by fellow Dem...
Feb 10, 2025 Dr. Paul Hodge (photo courtesy Allegan Eyecare)
Pedestrian Struck by Pickup in Hudsonville
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 7, 2025) - A 71-year-old Hudsonville man is expected to recover after being hit by a pickup truck in his hometown on Friday night. No names were disclosed by Ottawa C...
Feb 07, 2025 Andrew Malone / CC
