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Hope College Sports Information Director Alan Babbitt talks with Hope Athletic Staff and Student-AthletesAdvertise with us »JoelHolland, MI, USA32 °F Partly cloudy7-Day Forecast »More…Hope College Sports Information Director Alan Babbitt talks with Hope Athletic Staff and Student-AthletesAdvertise with us »JoelHolland, MI, USA32 °F Partly cloudy7-Day Forecast »MoreWW…
Safety Paramount as Kids Participate in Trick-or-Treat on Halloween
Youngters look for treats while Trick-or-Treating in downtown Zeeland (photo courtesy City of Zeeland, Michigan)https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2485/files/2023/10/holland-1031-woodland2.mp3UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 31, 2023) – The annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat collection is at hand this Tuesday evening.Safety is the key as youngsters canvass neighborhoods, dressed in all sorts of costumes, looking to fill loot bags with candy and other delicacies. Adrienne Woodland with Triple-A of Michigan says that those kids need to see and be...…Youngters look for treats while Trick-or-Treating in downtown Zeeland (photo courtesy City of Zeeland, Michigan)https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2485/files/2023/10/holland-1031-woodland2.mp3UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 31, 2023) – The annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat collection is at hand this Tuesday evening.Safety is the key as youngsters canvass neighborhoods, dressed in all sorts of costumes, looking to fill loot bags with candy and other delicacies. Adrienne Woodland with Triple-A of Michigan says that those kids need to see and be...WW…
Zeeland School Board Announces Vacancy
Zeeland Board of Education member Linda Bush (photo courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 31, 2023) – There is a vacancy on the Zeeland Board of Education that needs filling.On Monday, Zeeland Public Schools announced the resignation of Linda Bush from its governing panel, effective on November 13. She has been on the board for 15 years, including stints as its secretary and treasurer. No reason for her departure was mentioned in the district statement.“I am honored to have been given this opportunity to serve this district in this capacity. Our own children attended...…Zeeland Board of Education member Linda Bush (photo courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 31, 2023) – There is a vacancy on the Zeeland Board of Education that needs filling.On Monday, Zeeland Public Schools announced the resignation of Linda Bush from its governing panel, effective on November 13. She has been on the board for 15 years, including stints as its secretary and treasurer. No reason for her departure was mentioned in the district statement.“I am honored to have been given this opportunity to serve this district in this capacity. Our own children attended...WW…
Civic Center Leader Announces Retirement
Chris Hart (photo courtesy VenuWorks)Advertise with us »JoelHolland, MI, USA32 °F Partly cloudy7-Day Forecast »More…Chris Hart (photo courtesy VenuWorks)Advertise with us »JoelHolland, MI, USA32 °F Partly cloudy7-Day Forecast »MoreWW…
Local Charity Sees Impact of Food Insecurity
Community Action House's Food Club/Opportunity Hub (photo courtesy Community Action House)HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 30, 2023) – Millions of Americans are struggling with hunger.A new report from the US Department of Agriculture shows that more than 44 million Americans were living in food-insecure households in 2022, up more than 10 million from the previous year. In a press release on the report, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called the findings “unacceptable.”Krista Burgett, Lakeshore Food Rescue Manager with Holland’s Community Action House, is on the proverbial “front lines”...…Community Action House's Food Club/Opportunity Hub (photo courtesy Community Action House)HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 30, 2023) – Millions of Americans are struggling with hunger.A new report from the US Department of Agriculture shows that more than 44 million Americans were living in food-insecure households in 2022, up more than 10 million from the previous year. In a press release on the report, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called the findings “unacceptable.”Krista Burgett, Lakeshore Food Rescue Manager with Holland’s Community Action House, is on the proverbial “front lines”...WW…
“Magic at the Mill” Tickets On Sale Now
"Magic at the Mill" at Windmill Island Gardens (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2485/files/2023/11/holland-1103-vanbeek2.mp3HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 3, 2023) – Planning ahead for the holidays is more than shopping for gifts and stocking up on food.In Holland, getting a look at a new annual tradition is also something to prepare for in advance. Tickets went on sale this past Wednesday for the second “Magic at the Mill” synchronized light and music show at Windmill Island. Slated to run Friday and Saturday evenings...…"Magic at the Mill" at Windmill Island Gardens (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2485/files/2023/11/holland-1103-vanbeek2.mp3HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 3, 2023) – Planning ahead for the holidays is more than shopping for gifts and stocking up on food.In Holland, getting a look at a new annual tradition is also something to prepare for in advance. Tickets went on sale this past Wednesday for the second “Magic at the Mill” synchronized light and music show at Windmill Island. Slated to run Friday and Saturday evenings...WW…
Marne Manufacturing Firm to Receive $500K-Plus in State Grant
Manufacturing at DeWys Metal Solutions (photo courtesy Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 2, 2023) – A Marne firm that helps companies with manufacturing production is getting a financial boost from Lansing.On Thursday, the Michigan Strategic Fund, through Governor Whitmer’s office, announced that DeWys Metal Solutions is the recipient of a $560,000 Jobs Ready Michigan performance-based grant in order to construct a new facility at its existing site off of 8th Avenue. The building is part of a $3.4 million capital investment, and would led to 80...…Manufacturing at DeWys Metal Solutions (photo courtesy Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 2, 2023) – A Marne firm that helps companies with manufacturing production is getting a financial boost from Lansing.On Thursday, the Michigan Strategic Fund, through Governor Whitmer’s office, announced that DeWys Metal Solutions is the recipient of a $560,000 Jobs Ready Michigan performance-based grant in order to construct a new facility at its existing site off of 8th Avenue. The building is part of a $3.4 million capital investment, and would led to 80...WW…
Suspected NW Ottawa Co. Storage Unit Burglar Apprehended
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Three Bid Farewell in Wednesday’s Holland City Council Meeting
The 2022-23 Holland City Council: Front row (standing, from left to right): Scott Corbin, Lyn Raymond, Nicki Arendshorst (seated), Bylnda Sól; Back row (standing, from left to right): Tim Vreeman, Dave Hoekstra, Nathan Bocks, Jay Peters, Quincy Byrd. (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2485/files/2023/11/nicki-arendshorst-11-1-23.mp3HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 2, 2023) – The Holland City Council met for the last time under its current setup on Wednesday night.For three members, it was their final meeting on the Tulip...…The 2022-23 Holland City Council: Front row (standing, from left to right): Scott Corbin, Lyn Raymond, Nicki Arendshorst (seated), Bylnda Sól; Back row (standing, from left to right): Tim Vreeman, Dave Hoekstra, Nathan Bocks, Jay Peters, Quincy Byrd. (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2485/files/2023/11/nicki-arendshorst-11-1-23.mp3HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 2, 2023) – The Holland City Council met for the last time under its current setup on Wednesday night.For three members, it was their final meeting on the Tulip...WW…
Ottawa Co. Board Tries Again to Determine Health Officer’s Fate
June 27, 2023; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Commissioner Jacob Bonnema (R-Zeeland) speaks during a board meeting. (ZOOM video image courtesy Ottawa Co., Michigan)OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 5, 2023) – The Ottawa County Board has rescheduled its vote on whether to fire Administrative Health Officer Adeline Hambley for Monday, November 6th. Members of the board have been working for months to remove Hambley from her position, alleging incompetence, neglect and misconduct for talking with the press about the recent budgeting process and her handling of the COVID-19...…June 27, 2023; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Commissioner Jacob Bonnema (R-Zeeland) speaks during a board meeting. (ZOOM video image courtesy Ottawa Co., Michigan)OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 5, 2023) – The Ottawa County Board has rescheduled its vote on whether to fire Administrative Health Officer Adeline Hambley for Monday, November 6th. Members of the board have been working for months to remove Hambley from her position, alleging incompetence, neglect and misconduct for talking with the press about the recent budgeting process and her handling of the COVID-19...WW…