Category Archives: Local News
New Sheriffs Kempker, Baker Sworn Into Office
UNDATED (WHTC) – The transition of the Lakeshore’s top two elected law enforcement officers continues. Steve Kempker was sworn in yesterday as Ottawa County Sheriff after being elected wit...
Dec 20, 2016
Hoekstra: Recent Terrorist Acts Not Surprising
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Terrorism is rearing its ugly head again as the Holiday season is underway. The death of at least 12 people and the injuring of dozens more when a semi plowed into shoppers ...
Dec 20, 2016
Governor Appoints Three Locals to College Boards
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Governor Snyder has moved to fill some governing board vacancies among public institutions of higher learning. He tabbed Randy Damstra of Ada to fill the seat left by David ...
Dec 20, 2016
Roadwork on Holland's North Side Planned
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC) – It may not be road construction season now along the Lakeshore, but it doesn’t mean that orange barrels and barricades won’t be in place on Holland’s ...
Dec 20, 2016
End of Legislative Session Seen by Local Lawmakers
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – The end of the current state legisative session brings some mixed sentiments to two women who represent the Lakeshore in Lansing. To State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker of Lawto...
Dec 19, 2016
Holland Area Activities and Events 12/18-12/24
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – The last week until Christmas is full of events in the Holland/Zeeland area! 12/18 Sunday: Victory At Sea Day (Ballast Point Tap Takeover) at Hops at 84 East- December 18th ...
Dec 17, 2016
Consumers Energy Opens Hamilton Service Center
HAMILTON, MI (WHTC) - A new service center for Consumers Energy customers along the Lakeshore is now open. A variety of civic and corporate leaders converged at the utility's Hamilton Service Center y...
Dec 16, 2016
Lakeshore Braces for Another Winter Storm
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – Round two of what appears to be a protracted match against the forces of Winter is underway along the Lakeshore. A 48-hour Winter Weather Advisory took effect at 7 AM t...
Dec 16, 2016
Holland Says Goodbye to Long-Time Staffer
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – A long-time public servant in Holland is getting a fond farewell. Joel Dye has been a city staffer for 16 years, starting as a City Planner and eventually becoming Holland&#...
Dec 16, 2016
Man Sentenced in Fatal April Crash on M-40
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC) - A 23-year-old Fillmore Township man will spend between three and 15 years in prison for his role in the death of an 87-year-old South Haven woman this past spring. Tyler Himes had...
Dec 15, 2016
