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Motorcyclist Hurt in Accident South of Grand Haven

October 13, 2014, 3:55 am
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GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC) - A 23-year-old Grand Haven motorcyclist escaped with bumps, bruises and scrapes after losing control of his machine south of his hometown just after midnight on Saturday. According to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sergeant Dean DeVries, Kyle Kelley was westbound on Comstock Street when he attempted to get around a vehicle ahead of him that was turning right onto 172nd Avenue. He lost control of the motorcycle, which skidded through the intersection. Kelley was taken to North Ottawa Community Hospital for treatment. The crash remains under investigation.

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Boater from Barry Co. Rescued from Lake Michigan Near Power Plant

October 13, 2014, 3:55 am
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PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC) - A 43-year-old Delton man encountered some mechanical problems while boating on Lake Michigan on Saturday night. According to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sergeant Dean DeVries, Charles McManus had a strong enough signal on his cell phone two miles from the shore of the Campbell Power Plant in Port Sheldon Township to call 911, saying that his engine had conked out and that he needed rescuing. First responders were able to reach the disabled vessel and tow it back to the Pigeon Lake launch area; McManus was not injured in the incident.

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Grand Rapids Man Hurt in Nunica Area Crash

October 13, 2014, 3:56 am
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NUNICA, MI (WHTC) - A 54-year-old Grand Rapids man was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash near Nunica just after midnight yesterday. According to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sergeant Dean DeVries, Marshall Harris was driving eastbound on I-96 around the 112th Avenue exit when he lost control of his vehicle on a curve. It skidded across the roadway, hit the cable guardrail, went airborne into the median and split into three sections before landing on its wheels. Harris was taken to Hackley Hospital for treatment. The crash remains under investigation.

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Debate Season Underway; Two Slated Along Lakeshore Tonight

October 13, 2014, 5:57 am
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UNDATED (WHTC) - The debate season is in full swing ahead of the November 4th General Election.

Governor Snyder and challenger Mark Schauer met for a town hall-style session in Detroit last night, the only such encounter between the two candidates scheduled.

The League of Women Voters stages a Candidates Forum in the Park Township Hall at 7 PM tonight for two separate races, as incumbent state Representative Amanda Price faces challenger Don Bergman, but state Senate challenger Sarah Howard will be alone, as incumbent Arlan Meekhof “cannot attend,” according to organizers. Meekhof is also bowing out of his scheduled monthly appearance on WHTC’s “Talk of the Town” program; state House candidate Daniela Garcia will chat with Juke Van Oss at 10:30 this morning in Meekhof's absence.

Finally, incumbent Congressman Bill Huizenga meets challenger Dean Vandersteldt for a debate in Muskegon Community College at 7:30 PM; no such meeting between these candidates is scheduled for the Holland/Zeeland area.

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Candidates Forum at Park Township Tonight

October 13, 2014, 11:22 am
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- The Holland League of Women Voters is hosting a candidate’s forum this evening, featuring the candidates for Michigan’s 89th House District, incumbent Amanda Price and Democratic challenger Don Bergman.  Bergman says he has fundamental differences with the Republican Party.

He also has concerns about the environment, saying that he trusts science.  Bergman says that scientists tell us we are degrading the systems of the Earth that enabled us to flourish.  He believes that the government should put a stop to the degradation as soon as possible.

The public forum also features Sarah Howard, Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican, Arlan Meekhof.  At press time, Meekhof is not expected to attend.  The forum begins at 7 P.M. this evening and takes place at the Park Township Hall on 152nd Avenue.

Story by:  Diane E Coston

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West Michigan Reported to Have Lowest Gas Prices in the Country

October 13, 2014, 3:24 pm
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- If you’ve filled up your gas tank over the weekend, you were probably pleasantly surprised by the price.  Regular gas prices at many stations are under the three dollar mark but GasBuddy’s Patrick DeHaan doesn’t expect the prices to fall much more.  He expects prices to spike in the very near future.  In the meantime, enjoy the West Michigan prices as they are reported to be the lowest in the country.  At least until we see that gas price spike.  As of 6 P.M. on Monday, the lowest reported price for a gallon of regular is $2.82 at a few Zeeland gas stations.

Story by:  Diane E Coston

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Halloween Festivities Begin in Douglas on Friday

October 13, 2014, 3:28 pm
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- The Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association is getting a jump on Halloween, with their festivities and events getting started this Friday, Oct. 17th, with the First Annual Fright Night at the Dunes Resort in Douglas.  A movie double-feature of Halloween classics will be shown, with “Halloween,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis, showing at 9 P.M. followed by a midnight showing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”  Tickets are $10 per movie or $15 for both.  Free popcorn will be provided and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes.  More events are scheduled between Friday and Halloween on Oct. 31st.  You can find out more at http://saugatuck.com/calendar

Story by:  Diane E Coston

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Candidate Forums Held in Park Twp., Muskegon

October 14, 2014, 12:25 am
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UNDATED (WHTC) - Candidate forums involving races along the Lakeshore were held in two separate venues last night. 

The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area hosted a session for candidates for the state's 89th House District and 30th Senate District representatives.  More than two dozen questions were submitted by members of the audience, but time restrictions only allowed for a dozen to be answered.  The 89th District candidates in attendance were incumbent Republican Amanda Price and Democratic challenger Don Bergman. For the 30th District, the Democratic candidate Sarah Howard was on hand for the questions, but her opponent, state Senator Arlan Meekhof, sent a statement of regret, as he was attending the Jeb Bush fundraiser for Governor Snyder in Lansing. 

Meanwhile, Congressman Bill Huizenga and challenger Dean Vandersteldt met at Muskegon Community College last night for a forum sponsored by the school and by M-Live; no sessions between them in the Holland/Zeeland area are planned before the General Election three weeks from today.

The LWV has two more Candiate forums scheduled. A "Coffee and Conversation" with Saugatuck City Council candidates is this coming Monday at 7 PM in All Saints Episcopal Church. State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker meets with challengers Jim Walters and William Wenzel at the Allegan County Tech and Ed Center on October 28 at 7 PM.

-Diane E. Coston also contributed to this story

 

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Accused Teenaged Murder from Holland's North Side Pleads Not Guilty

October 14, 2014, 1:29 am
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GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC) - A 16-year-old Holland Township youth pled not guilty yesterday to open murder charges in Ottawa County Circuit Court. Victor Donaldson was bound over for trial last month in Holland District Court, accused of stabbing 18-year-old Ja’Paris Rodgers to death in an altercation along Riley Street on July 31st. Prosecutors say that this was a gang-related incident; Donaldson’s attorney claims that his client had no gang ties and that it was an act of self-defense. No trial date has been set before Judge Ed Post. Donaldson remains held in the Ottawa County Juvenile Detention facility, although he is being tried as an adult.

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Sentence Handed Down for SUV Driver in Crash that Killed Coopersville Man

October 14, 2014, 3:40 am
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BIG RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) - Probation and a suspended jail term was the sentence handed down to 18-year-old Jason Fuentes-Perdomo of Wyoming, who didn’t contest a misdemeanor count in a plea deal with Mecosta County prosecutors. He allegedly drove a SUV through a stop light on Eight Mile Road and Northland Drive on May 3rd, killing his two passengers, including 22-year-old Michael Aguilar of Coopersville and his 18-year-old cousin, Roman Aguilar-Emmons of Wyoming. Fuentes-Perdomo and the other driver were injured.

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Coopersville Teen Causes Crash that Injures Two

October 14, 2014, 3:43 am
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COOPERSVILLE, MI (WHTC) - A two-vehicle crash in Coopersville yesterday afternoon injured a 38-year-old Coopersville woman and a 12-year-old passenger in her vehicle. Kelly Sczystko was taken to Mercy St. Mary’s for treatment, while Kailen Scott was treated for bumps and bruises. Their vehicle was broadsided by another vehicle that drove through a red light on East at Grove; a 16-year-old Coopersville youth driving that vehicle was unhurt.

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Two Employers Seeking to Fill 26 Positions at Michigan Works Office in Holland

October 14, 2014, 3:44 am
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HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Two employers are using the Ottawa County Michigan Works office off of Clover Street in Holland to hold job fairs today. Effex Management Solutions has a dozen openings for Magna Mirror’s Holland operations from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon. EBW Electronics is looking for 14 workers in various production openings from 10 AM to 2 PM. Applicants are asked to bring resumes and be ready for interviews.

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Allendale Homeowner Hurt in Fire

October 14, 2014, 3:46 am
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ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC) - An unnamed Allendale Township homeowner was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after being awakened by smoke and flames late last night. The unnamed victim was able to escape the residence off of Pierce Street near Allendale Middle School, with crews from several departments needing several hours to bring the flames under control; no firefighter injuries were reported.

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West Michigan Airport Authority Approves Land Purchase for Welcome Center

October 14, 2014, 3:47 am
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HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The West Michigan Airport Authority yesterday approved a 500 thousand-dollar purchase of 15 acres, adjacent to the West Michigan Regional Airport along Washington Avenue, from Johnson Controls. A new 6.4 million-dollar business center, funded by the MEDC and M-Dot to welcome those who fly into the facility, is to be built on the site, with work starting as early as next summer on the project. 

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Robinson Twp. Gun Shop Burgled Again; Perpetrator Caught

October 14, 2014, 3:50 am
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ROBINSON TWP., MI (WHTC) - A Robinson Township firearms retailer known as a target of thieves over the years was victimized again overnight, but the perpetrator is in custody.

According to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sergeant Christie Wendt, deputies were dispatched to Felix’s Marina and Gun Shop off of Green Street shortly after 1 AM after a burglar alarm went off. A suspect was seen fleeing from a broken window and hid in a wooded area near the store until discovered by canine units and arrested without incident. An unnamed 21-year-old Muskegon man is in the Ottawa County Jail awaiting arraignment in Grand Haven District Court. There was no word as to whether any weapons were taken in the incident.

Felix’s was noted for suffering thefts in several break-ins during 2008, but had no reported burglaries for more than 18 months until this incident.

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Lakeshore Gas Prices on the Way Up

October 14, 2014, 10:27 am
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- Just when you were happy to see the price for a gallon of regular gasoline under the three dollar mark, the price goes back up.  Monday afternoon, the low price was $2.82.  Several gas stations have already raised the price to $3.25 so if you see a low price, you should stop and fill-up.  If the last couple of price increases are any indication, the price should begin to come back down by the weekend.

Story by:  Diane E Coston

 

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Breast Cancer Awareness Events this Week

October 14, 2014, 10:56 am
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- Breast Cancer Awareness activities are scheduled for this coming weekend.  The 6th annual Bras for a Cause-Lakeshore, sponsored by the Women’s Council of Realtors and the Coconutter Strutters, takes place this Friday evening at the Doubletree Hotel in Holland.  There will be a male fashion show, a silent auction and a live auction.  Find out more at http://brasforacauselakehore.com  On Saturday, you can walk it off at the Holland/Zeeland Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk.  Renee Rivard from the American Cancer Society encourages everyone to come out for the event.

The 5K Walk takes place at Kollen Park this coming Saturday and registration begins at 9 A.M.

Story by:  Diane E Coston

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Double Check Your Absentee Ballot Application

October 14, 2014, 11:45 am
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- The Secretary of State’s office has issued an alert pertaining to absentee ballot applications.  Voters that used a third-party online absentee ballot application not sanctioned by the state should double-check the status of their request, either by checking the Michigan Voter Information Center at http://michigan.gov/vote or by contacting the local clerk.  Holland Deputy City Clerk Anna Perales says that she’s not aware of any problems but the city has received more than the usual number of absentee ballot requests.

The general election takes place on Nov. 4th.

Story by:  Diane E Coston

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Suspect in Gun Shop Break-In Identified

October 14, 2014, 2:43 pm
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in a Robinson Township firearms retailer robbery that happened Monday night.  Capt. Mark Bennett identifies the suspect as21-year-old Xavier McCarty of Muskegon.  McCarty faces a number of charges.

Deputies were dispatched to Felix’s Marina and Gun Shop off of Green Street around 1 AM after a burglar alarm went off.  The suspect fled the scene and hid in a wooded area near the store by canine units and arrested without incident.  McCarty was arraigned in Grand Haven District Court on Tuesday.  A cash bond has been set at 35 thousand dollars.  A preliminary examination is scheduled for Oct. 21st.

Story by;  Diane E Coston

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Cause of Death for Holland Township Father and Daughter Released

October 14, 2014, 4:59 pm
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UNDATED (WHTC) -- The Michigan State Police have released information on the cause of death for 31-year-old Stacey Grotenhuis and her father, 50-year-old Gary Volkers.  On Tuesday, authorities released the information that Grotenhuis died of a laceration to her neck.  According to State Police First Lt. Chris McIntire, Volkers died of a fatal gunshot wound but detectives don’t know yet if the gunshot was self-inflicted.  A large amount of digital evidence is being gone over and investigators are waiting for DNA analysis.  McIntire says that the death of Grotenhuis has been ruled as a homicide.  

Story by:  Diane E Coston

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