Articles tagged with lakeshore

Mon, May 14, 2012

Green Commute Week Begins Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Macatawa Area Coordinating Council is behind the annual Green Commute Week along the Lakeshore that begins today. A Leadership Ride ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Lakeshore Congressman has Busy Monday AM

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - A busy Monday morning was on tap for Congressman Bill Huizenga, as the freshman Republican from Zeeland announced the winner of ...

Fri, May 11, 2012

Gas Prices Plummet During Tulip Time Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The bottom has apparently fallen out of gas prices along the Lakeshore, as this morning’s survey of Holland area stations ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Light Lakeshore Turnout for Election Day

UNDATED (WHTC) - A limited Election Day ballot along the Lakeshore yesterday saw voters in several school districts approve the 18-mill non-homestead tax for operations ...

Fri, May 04, 2012

Gas Prices Up, but Not as Much as a Year Ago along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices are up nine cents per gallon on average along the Lakeshore from last week, and a quarter more than ...

Fri, May 04, 2012

Tulip Time Nears, but It's Not Only Lakeshore Attraction This Weekend

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - As Holland’s annual signature event nears and overshadows all on this first weekend in May, it’s not the only ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

National Day of Prayer Observed Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - The 61st National Day of Prayer is today, with nine venues in and around theHolland area welcoming those who wish to ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

Study: Lakeshore Healthy for Moms & Babies

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - The annual Right Start in Michigan survey shows that the Lakeshore is relatively healthy for mothers and babies. According to data ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

Gas Prices Uniform Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Driving around the Tulip City, looking for a gas bargain, is apparently no bargain right now.

This morning’s survey of ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

Unemployment Dips Slightly Along Lakeshore in March

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Unemployment dipped along the Lakeshore last month. In numbers released by the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget, joblessness in ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Air Quality Along Lakeshore Rated

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - The Lakeshore’s air quality apparently remains mediocre at best with plenty room for improvement. The American Lung Association's annual ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Gas Prices Still Lower Along Lakeshore Now than Last Year

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - For the second straight week, Lakeshore gas prices are lower now than they were at this time in 2011. The $3 ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Former Lakeshore State Lawmaker Named to MEDC Panel

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - One-time Lakeshore state representative Paul Hillegonds was named yesterday by Governor Snyder’s office to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s ...

Tue, April 17, 2012

Term-Limited Lakeshore Lawmaker Considers National GOP Post

GRANDVILLE, MI (WHTC) - As his final year in the state House continues, Dave Agema is looking back and looking ahead.

The provocative third-term Republican ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

Gas Prices Fall to Below 2011 Levels Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - For the first time in 18 months, motorists along the Lakeshore are paying less for gas now than they did a ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

Year of Restricted Driving Begins for Lakeshore State Lawmaker

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC) - Today begins a year of restricted driving privileges for state House Representative Bob Genetski. The second-term Republican from Saugatuck had refused ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Gas Prices Fall to Comparable Levels of a Year Ago Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices went below the four-dollar plateau earlier this week, and in polling conducted around the Holland area this morning, the ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Census Estimates Mixed Along Lakeshore

WASHINGTON (WHTC) - There were mixed results for the Lakeshore as the latest US Census estimates were released. Ottawa County was the fourth-fastest growing county ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Lakeshore Fares Well in National Health Survey

MADISON, WI (WHTC) - Just how healthy are those who live along the Lakeshore? According to the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

Gas Prices Back Over $4 Plateau Along Lakeshore, Across Michigan

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - After threatening for over a month, the four-dollar plateau for regular grade gasoline in Michigan has again been breached, and it ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

Governor Signs Bills Sponsored by Two State Lawmakers from Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Bills sponsored by two state lawmakers from the Lakeshore are now law inMichiganafter Governor Snyder’s signature yesterday. One by House ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Another Rear-ending of School Bus Along Lakeshore Reported

SHELBYVILLE, MI (WHTC) - For the second time this school year, a vehicle crashed into a school bus from behind along the Lakeshore. However, this ...

Mon, March 26, 2012

Seven from Lakeshore Hurt in I-196 Crash

WYOMING, MI (WHTC) - Wyoming police aren’t disclosing the names of seven people hospitalized after a crash on eastbound I-196 on Saturday afternoon. All ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Electric Mitsubishi on display at VerHage Mitsubishi in Holland

HOLLAND (WHTC) -- The 100% Electric Mitsubishi is now on display as a demonstrator and ready for you to test drive at VerHage Mitsubishi in ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Gas Prices Still Below $4 Mark Along Lakeshore ... for now

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices hadn’t broken through the four-dollar-per-gallon barrier for regular unleaded yet along the Lakeshore as this weekend began. In ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Joblessness Rises Along Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Unadjusted unemployment rates are up in all ofMichigan’s 17 major labor markets for January, due primarily to what state officials ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

Meeting Night Tonight for Several Lakeshore Panels

UNDATED (WHTC) - It’s meeting night throughout the Lakeshore this evening. The Zeeland City Council goes over some BPW administrative procedures, along with going ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Extra Patrols Planned on Lakeshore Roads for St. Pat's Day Weekend

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Law enforcement entities along the Lakeshore and across the state are mobilizing extra patrols throughout the entire St. Patrick’s Day ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Three Municipal Entity Meetings on Tap Along Lakeshore Today

UNDATED (WHTC) - In municipal meetings on this Monday along the Lakeshore: The West Michigan Airport Authority holds a public hearing on a new budget ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

March Magic Continues for Lakeshore Boys, but Ends for Lakeshore Girls

UNDATED (WHTC) - The state high school boys’ basketball tournament resumes this evening with district semifinal action. We’ll carry the West Ottawa at Jenison ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

March Magic Begins for Lakeshore Boys; Tough Sunday for Red Wings, Spartans

UNDATED (WHTC) - The state high school boys’ basketball tournament begins this evening. You can hear the Holland-Zeeland East game from Jenison at 5:55 ...

Sat, March 03, 2012

High Winds, Hail Whip Lakeshore

HOLLAND (WHTC) - A strong storm system brought high winds, lightning, thunder, rain and hail to the Lakeshore Friday. The National Weather Service office in ...

Fri, March 02, 2012

Lakeshore Gas Prices Continue Climb Towards $4 Plateau

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices along the Lakeshore continue to climb back towards the four-dollar plateau. The average of $3.79 per gallon in ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

High School Boys' Basketball Regular Season Winds Down Tonight Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - The high school boys’ basketball regular season along the Lakeshore concludes this evening with seven of the 10 Holland area teams playing ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Lakeshore Leans Towards Santorum; Millage Renewals Pass

UNDATED (WHTC) - Voters along the Lakeshore were apparently ready for going to the ballot box.

According to the clerk’s offices in Ottawa and ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Banner Night on Road for Lakeshore Boys' Basketball Teams

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore last night saw Holland Christian lose at Grand Rapids Christian, 79-65; West Ottawa win at ...

Tue, February 28, 2012

More than just a Presidential Primary for Some Lakeshore Voters Today

UNDATED (WHTC) - While most of the attention is focused on the showdown between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum in the state’s Republican presidential ...

Mon, February 27, 2012

March Magic Begins for Lakeshore Girls Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - March Magic begins a few days early for half of the 10 high school girls’ basketball teams along the Lakeshore, as the ...

Sun, February 26, 2012

Ron Paul to visit Lakeshore Sunday

HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC) - One of four active GOP presidential campaigns in Michigan makes a presence along the Lakeshore comes on Sunday.

Texas Congressman Ron ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

Record Gas Price Spike Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Two price spikes in one week at the pump is reflected in this morning’s survey of Holland area gas stations ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Firefighters Busy in Far Reaches of Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - Firefighters on opposite ends of the Lakeshore area were busy last night. Crews kept a blaze in a garage at a 4 ...

Mon, February 20, 2012

President's Day Holiday Affects Banking, Government, Schooling Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The merging of Lincoln’s Day and Washington’s Day into a single President’s Day national holiday continues today. Banks ...

Fri, February 17, 2012

Almost Parallel Gas Prices Along Lakeshore Now as Compared to 2011

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices along the Lakeshore are literally similar today than they were a year ago, with motorists in and around Holland ...

Fri, February 17, 2012

GVSU Swept at Findlay; Busy Prep Basketball Night Ahead on Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - In high school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore this evening: Holland Christian visits Hamilton, with broadcast time on 1450 WHTC and www ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

Lakeshore Lawmaker Questions MSU’s Healthcare Plan

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Is it truly concern for students, or just a new revenue stream for Michigan’s public universities?

That question has been ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

Lakeshore State Lawmaker Questions MSU on Proposed Student Health Care Rule

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Chairman Bob Genetski of Saugatuck is calling for a meeting of the state House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education in Lansing ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Gas Prices Fall in Latest Lakeshore Survey

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - It’s costing a couple of dimes per gallon less to fill up the gas tank along the Lakeshore. In polling ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Overdue Medals to be Awarded to Two Lakeshore Veterans

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Long-overdue recognition for two Lakeshore veterans comes today.

Congressman Bill Huizenga will be bestowing honors to the family of the late ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

GVSU Splits Two; Busy Night Ahead for Lakeshore Basketball Teams

UNDATED (WHTC) - In high school basketball along the Lakeshore last night: Calvary halted Heritage Christian twice by scores of 66-44 for the boys and ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Another Busy Night for High School Basketball along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - On last night’s high school boys’ basketball scoreboard: Holland halted Crestion, 56-52; Holland Christian crushed Rogers, 77-46; West Ottawa wilted at ...

Tue, February 07, 2012

Busy Tuesday Night Ahead for Lakeshore Basketball Teams; Red Wings Lose

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball action along the Lakeshore this evening is highlighted by the Unity Christian at Hamilton game on 1450 WHTC ...

Fri, February 03, 2012

Another Busy Night of High School Basketball Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - In high school boys’ basketball action on Friday night: Holland ran out Reeths-Puffer, 81-39; Holland Christian undid Unity Christian, 53-44; West Ottawa ...

Fri, February 03, 2012

Gas Prices Almost a Uniform $3.59 Across Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - More fodder for the conspiracy theorists is provided by this week’s gasoline price survey along the Lakeshore. This morning’s ...

Fri, February 03, 2012

GVSU Splits with SVSU; Doubleheader Night Ahead for Lakeshore Prepsters

UNDATED (WHTC) - It is doubleheader action in high school basketball across the Lakeshore this evening, as all match-ups include both the boys and the ...

Wed, February 01, 2012

Banner Night for Many High School Basketball Teams Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - Last night in high school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore: Hollandhalted Kenowa Hills, 50-47; Holland Christian corralled Wyoming Park, 83-64; West Ottawa ...

Tue, January 31, 2012

More High School Basketball on Tap Along Lakeshore Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - In high school girls’ basketball last night, Black River held off Calvary, 36-34.

Boys’ play along the Lakeshore this evening is highlighted ...

Sat, January 28, 2012

Lakeshore Prep Basketball Teams Busy on Friday Night

UNDATED (WHTC) - With one exception, all high school basketball matchups along the Lakeshore last night had both the boys and girls teams competing.Holland ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Doubleheader Night in Prep Basketball Along Lakeshore Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball last night saw Calvary fall at NorthPointe Christian, 82-74.

t’s a doubleheader Friday in prep roundball along ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

Lakeshore Prep Hoopsters Busy; Hope's Teams Hit Road Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - In high school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore last night: Holland Christian beat Byron Center, 47-36; Hudsonville needed overtime to wilt West ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Lakeshore Well-Represented in MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Finalists

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Six girls and two boys from schools in Allegan and Ottawa counties are among 120 finalists for 32 Michigan High School ...

Mon, January 23, 2012

Lakeshore Entrepreneur Withdraws Offer to Sell Marina

DOUGLAS, MI (WHTC) - Saugatuck-area businessman RJ Peterson has withdrawn an offer extended to the City of Douglas for purchasing his Tower Marine facility. The ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

Lakeshore State Lawmaker Arrested for Alleged Impaired Driving

EAST LANSING, MI (WHTC) - State House Representative Bob Genetski awaits a hearing after a Thursday arrest on an operating a vehicle while intoxicated charge ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

Home was Where the Winning Was for Lakeshore Boys' Basketball Teams

UNDATED (WHTC) - Recapping Friday Night’s high school basketball scoreboard across the Lakeshore: Boys: Holland 48, Union 47; West Ottawa 60, Grandville 45; Middleville ...

Fri, January 20, 2012

Doubleheader Prep Roundball Action Along Lakeshore Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - It’s basketball doubleheader action this evening across the Lakeshore, as both boys and girls teams are competing together in every match-up ...

Wed, January 18, 2012

One of Two Men Representing Lakeshore in Congress to Face Primary Challenge

KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC) - One-time US Senate hopeful Jack Hoogendyk wants to represent part of the Lakeshore in Congress. The former state lawmaker from the ...

Sat, January 14, 2012

Good Friday Night for Basketball Along Lakeshore; HC Sacks Football Coach

UNDATED (WHTC) - Last night in high school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore: Hollandhandled Forest Hills Central, 58-47; Holland Christian halted Hamilton, 70-64; Grand Haven ...

Fri, January 13, 2012

Gas Prices Continue to Climb Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices continue to rise along the Lakeshore, although the average from this morning’s survey of Holland area stations of ...

Fri, January 13, 2012

Busy Night in High School Basketball Along Lakeshore ... if Weather Cooperates

UNDATED (WHTC) - Weather permitting, there will be a nearly full slate of high school basketball along the Lakeshore this evening, with all match-ups being ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Foreclosures Down Along Lakeshore, Across Nation

IRVINE, CA (WHTC) - Foreclosure filings along the Lakeshore were apparently in keeping with national trends during 2011. In numbers released today by RealtyTrac, a ...

Wed, January 11, 2012

Zeeland West, Calvary Tuesday's Lone Boys' Basketball Winners Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore last night saw Hollandfall to East Grand Rapids, 63-45; West Ottawa lose to Jenison, 57-45 ...

Tue, January 10, 2012

Lakeshore Districts Dealing with New Full-Time Kindergarten Requirements

UNDATED (WHTC) - Meeting new state requirements next fall for pre-school and kindergarten education has led a couple of Lakeshore districts to come up with ...

Sat, January 07, 2012

Lakeshore Business Icon Jack DeWitt Passes Away

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) - Another 20th Cenutry business icon of the Lakeshore has died.

Visitation is Sunday from 2-4 PM and from 7-9 PM at ...

Sat, January 07, 2012

Lakeshore Teams Win Seven of Eight Prep Boys' Basketball Games on Friday

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball action along the Lakeshore last night saw Holland handle Reeths-Puffer, 74-46; Zeeland East zap Holland Christian, 71-37; East ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

Gas Prices Spiking Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices along the Lakeshore are back up to levels not seen locally since September. In polling conducted this morning, Hollandarea ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

Full Slate of High School Boys' Basketball Along Lakeshore Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore resumes this evening. The Holland Christian at Zeeland East contest is on 1450 WHTC and ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

Lakeshore State Lawmakers Score Well in Missed Votes Report

MIDLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued its “Missed Votes Report” for state senators and representatives during the 2011 calendar year ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

High School Basketball Resumed Along Lakeshore on Tuesday Night

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball action along the Lakeshore last night saw Muskegonedge West Ottawa, 42-41; Zeeland West handle Wyoming Park, 83-65; Fennville ...

Tue, January 03, 2012

Lakeshore Feels Effect of First Winter Storm of the Season

            “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” may be heard often before Christmas, but it took until the New Year before that phrase became a reality ...

Tue, January 03, 2012

Some Lakeshore Governmental Units Meet Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - On this first day of a shortened work week for local governmental units, there are a number of meetings on tap. It ...

Tue, January 03, 2012

High School Basketball Resumes Along Lakeshore Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore resumes tonight. Hear the Muskegonat West Ottawa game on 1450 WHTC and www.whtc.com ...

Mon, January 02, 2012

Holiday Gas Price Spike Along Lakeshore Lessening

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The effects of last Thursday’s spike of gas prices along the Lakeshore are waning as this holiday weekend winds down ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Group Claims Food Stamp Use Skyrocketed in Michigan; Mixed Results Along Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - According to yesterday’s Economic Security Bulletin, the number of Michigan households on food stamps has skyrocketed to nearly one million ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

Gas Prices Up for Holiday Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Wednesday’s 20-cent spike of prices at the pump has led to this morning’s survey of Holland area stations showing ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

Two from Lakeshore Nominated by Stabenow for Service Academies

WASHINGTON (WHTC) - Two Lakeshore students have been tabbed by US Senator Debbie Stabenow for nomination to the service academies. Zeeland’s Kelly Daniel wants ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

VIDEO: Lakeshore Earns Share of State Arts Grants

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs announced its annual grants to support efforts to produce high quality arts programming ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

Good Night for Most of Lakeshore's Boys Basketball Teams

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball along the Lakeshore last night saw West Ottawa win at Holland, 60-55; Holland Christian humble Wyoming Rogers, 77-31 ...

Tue, December 20, 2011

Busy Meeting Night Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - During last night’s meetings: The Holland Board of Education approved a non-profit partnership with the City of Holland and Hope College ...

Tue, December 20, 2011

Final Full Round of High School Boys' Basketball Along Lakeshore before Christmas Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball this evening finds West Ottawa at Holland, with broadcast time on 1450 WHTC and www.whtc.com at ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Gas Prices Low Prior to Expected Holiday Spike Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - Holland area gasoline retailers are apparently giving Lakeshore motorists an early Christmas present with prices at their lowest since February. This morning ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Doubleheaders Dominate Lakeshore High School Basketball This Weekend

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school basketball last night saw Black River sweep visiting Zion Christian – 63-40 for the boys, 41-28 for the girls. This evening ...

Thu, December 15, 2011

Two from Lakeshore to Serve on State Panels for Developmentally Disabled

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Governor Snyder has tabbed two persons from the Lakeshore for appointments on panels devoted to helping the developmentally challenged. Robert Brown ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

Mixed Results in Lakeshore Prep Basketball

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball on Tuesday night saw Holland fall at Northview, 63-44; Holland Christian lose at Wyoming Park, 64-61; Zeeland East ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

New Supervisor in Lakeshore Community Only 22 Years Old

WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC) - A 22-year-old man is the new supervisor of Wright Township. The Board of that northeast Ottawa County community voted yesterday ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

High School Basketball Resumes Along Lakeshore Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - High school boys’ basketball last night saw Calvary handle Algoma Christian, 76-50. This evening: Zeeland East at Hamilton is on 1450 WHTC ...

Fri, December 09, 2011

Snow Falls, Gas Prices Rises Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Winter weather conditions may have come a little later than expected along the Lakeshore, but an anticipated rise in gasoline prices ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

High School Basketball Now in Full Swing Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - The boys’ high school basketball season began last night along the Lakeshore, with Holland falling to Godwin Heights, 71-49; Holland Christian edging ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

High School Boys' Basketball Begins Tonight Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - The high school boys’ basketball season along the Lakeshore begins this evening. The West Ottawa at Zeeland East game is on 1450 ...

Sat, December 03, 2011

Occupy the Lakeshore Movement to Begin in Muskegon Church Headed by Bill Freeman

NUSKEGON, MI (WHTC) - An Occupy the Lakeshore movement is slated to begin this afternoon in Muskegon, with organizers hoping to draw upon a wide ...

Sat, December 03, 2011

Tough Night for Lakeshore Girls' Basketball; Wings, Hawks, Griffs Win on Ice

UNDATED (WHTC) - Friday night high school girls' basketball action along the Lakeshore saw Hamilton humble Holland, 62-22; Holland Christian halt West Ottawa, 60-48; Hudsonville ...

Fri, December 02, 2011

Gas Prices Higher Along Lakeshore Than a Week Ago

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices along the Lakeshore rose over the past week, as this morning’s survey of Holland area stations showed a ...

Wed, November 30, 2011

Unemployment Slides Along Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Unemployment fell along the Lakeshore and in all of Michigan’s 17 regional labor markets in seasonally unadjusted numbers released yesterday ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

High School Girls' Basketball Underway Along Lakeshore; Saints Win on MNF

UNDATED (WHTC) - The high school girls’ basketball season along the Lakeshore began last night with Calvarydefeating visiting Fennville, 60-27. This evening, the Lee at ...

Fri, November 25, 2011

Gas Prices Continue Sliding Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices continue sliding along the Lakeshore. In this morning’s survey of Holland area stations, the average cost for a ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

Lakeshore Well Represented in New State Police Motor Carrier Class

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - Four Lakeshore men were among 20 graduates of the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier School who received their certificates and post ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Some Lakeshore Panels Slated to Meet Tonight

UNDATED (WHTC) - On tonight’s business meetings agendas along the Lakeshore: The Zeeland City Council deals with flood plain management and Mayor Les Hoogland ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

Gas Prices Back Up Again Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The teeter-totter of gasoline prices along the Lakeshore continues, as this morning’s survey of Holland area stations that showed a ...

Fri, November 11, 2011

Veterans Day Activities Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - It’s a day to remember in more ways than one inHolland.

The Tulip City is joining those across the country and ...

Thu, November 10, 2011

Foreclosures Down Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The rate of foreclosure filings along the Lakeshore has slowed. According to a report released yesterday by RealtyTrac, the number of ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Gas Prices Dip Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Gas prices fell on average by 16 cents per gallon to $3.31 in weekly polling of Holland area stations conducted ...

Tue, November 01, 2011

Quiet Halloween Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC) - For the most part, Halloween was safe and secure along the Lakeshore.

Youngsters took to the streets of Holland, Zeeland, Saugatuck and ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Lakeshore Latino Leader Arenas Passes Away

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Funeral arrangements are set for Rebecca "Becky" Arenas, the 76-year-old Park Township Hispanic activist who died on Saturday at Holland’s ...

Fri, October 28, 2011

Lakeshore Motorists Paying More for Gas This Week

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Gas prices rose along the Lakeshore in the past seven days, as the weekly survey ofHolland area retailers showed a ...

Fri, October 28, 2011

Unemployment Falls Along Lakeshore, Statewide

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - State department of technology, management and budget officials released regional unemployment numbers for September yesterday. Joblessness in Ottawa County fell seven-tenths ...

Wed, October 26, 2011

Lakeshore Beach Cleaned by Volunteers

PARK TWP., MI (WHTC News) - It was something that made sense for a company who prides itself on sustainability.

Employees of Charter House Innovations ...

Tue, October 25, 2011

Stabenow Pays Visit to Lakeshore

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC News) - US Senator Debbie Stabenow paid a visit to the Lakeshore yesterday, as the Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee used ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Gas Prices Continue to Rise Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - For the second straight week, gas prices rose along the Lakeshore, as this morning’s polling of Holland area stations ...

Sat, October 08, 2011

Parades, Festivities Highlight Lakeshore Events on Saturday

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Under ideal weather conditions, parades and festivities were the order of the day in and around the Lakeshore on Saturday. The ...

Thu, October 06, 2011

Lakeshore Enrollment Numbers Mixed

UNDATED (WHTC News) - There was some agony and some ecstasy among public school administrators along the Lakeshore yesterday.

It was the first Wednesday in ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Lakeshore to be Affected by State Police Post Downsizing

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - Plans to downgrade by October 16th the state police post in Grand Haven to detachment status, similar to that ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Paper Mill Among Foreclosed Properties on Lakeshore Auction Block

PLAINWELL, MI (WHTC News) - The auctioneer’s gavel will fall this morning at the Comfort Inn in Plainwell, as Allegan County officials hope to ...

Tue, September 20, 2011

Public Forum on Redistricting Effects Along Lakeshore Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - An issue-oriented public forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Holland Area is tonight at Hope College ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Meeting Time Tonight Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC News) - It’s meeting time across the Lakeshore tonight, with the Zeeland City Council huddling, along with the Boards of Education for ...

Sat, September 17, 2011

Conservation Group Holds "Visioning Session" for Former Lakeshore Camp

SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC News) - While the focus of conservation efforts along the Lake Michigan shoreline in this area has been centered near Saugatuck ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Gas Prices Fall Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - There was a touch of fall along the Lakeshore weatherwise, and a touch of a different sort of fall at ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Gas Prices Rise Slightly Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The average price for a gallon of self-serve, unleaded gas along the Lakeshore this morning was $3.88, but finding ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Busy Friday Ahead in Sports

UNDATED (WHTC News) - The third week of high school football along the Lakeshore is tonight. Hear the Zeeland East-Zeeland West game on 1450 WHTC ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

New School Year Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Classes begin for students at public schools across Michigan today. Along the Lakeshore, it’s the formal start of the first ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Gas Prices Increasing as Holiday Approaches Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Gas prices along the Lakeshore on this final weekend of the summer tourism season aren’t as high as at ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

Air Action Day Today Along Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - It’s another Air Action Day along the Lakeshore and throughout most of West Michigan, as state Department of Environmental ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

Football Action Tonight Along Lakeshore & Elsewhere

UNDATED (WHTC News) - It’s another two-night week of high school football action along the Lakeshore, but unlike last week, when there was one ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Gas Prices Stable Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Delayed from Friday due to technical difficulties, the weekly survey of Holland area stations taken this morning showed a per-gallon ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Lakeshore Spared in State's Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools List

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - No schools along the Lakeshore were among the 98 identified this morning by the Michigan Department of Education as the ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Lakeshore Spared in State's Persistently Lowest Achieving Schools List

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - No schools along the Lakeshore were among the 98 identified this morning by the Michigan Department of Education as the ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Competition Underway in Canada's Cup Defender Series off of Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The first round of defender races are being held on Lake Michigan today, about a mile off of Holland State ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Congressman to Visit Lakeshore Entrepreneurs

GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC News) - A two-day series of meetings with local entrepreneurs throughout his district by Congressman Bill Huizenga begins this morning. The ...

Fri, August 19, 2011

Gas Prices Shoot Back Up Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Gas prices along the Lakeshore shot back up over the past week, as this morning’s survey of Holland area ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Survey Shows Support for Chamber Merger Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - A survey conducted by Hope College’s Frost Research Center with members of both the Holland and Zeeland chambers of ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Lakeshore Trucking Company Founder Dies

HAMILTON, MI (WHTC News) - Visitation is today at Hamilton Reformed Church, with the funeral service there tomorrow, for Bernard Hutt, the 86-year-old co-founder of ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

Gas Prices Down Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The nationwide slide in gas prices has been evident along the Lakeshore, as this morning’s weekly survey of Holland ...

Mon, August 08, 2011

High School Football Practices Begin Today Along Lakeshore, Across State

UNDATED (WHTC News) - High school football teams across the state can begin full-scale workouts today, preparing for a new season that begins on August ...

Mon, August 08, 2011

Relatively Quiet Monday Among Lakeshore Public Entities' Panel Meetings

UNDATED (WHTC News) - A sign that summer is in full swing can be seen in today’s meeting agendas for the West Michigan Airport ...

Fri, August 05, 2011

Wednesday Gas Price Spike Reflective in Weekly Lakeshore Poll

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Gas prices along the Lakeshore rose over the past seven days, as this morning’s weekly survey of Holland area ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Limited Primary Election Day Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC News) - A very limited primary election awaits voters in two Lakeshore communities today.

Three men vie for two spots on the Holland ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

Elections Sparse Along Lakeshore Tomorrow

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Not many people will need to be going to the polls tomorrow. There will be primary races for two Holland City ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Two Notable Lakeshore Women Remembered

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The mother-in-law of former Holland Congressman Pete Hoekstra and a Hope College mathematics professor will be remembered this weekend. Visitation ...

Wed, July 27, 2011

Lakeshore Visit by Chicago Area Teen Proves Providential for South Haven Man

SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC News) - No names were disclosed by South Haven authorities after a 17-year-old Chicago area man used CPR to help revive ...

Sat, July 23, 2011

Farm Fest Today Among Lakeshore Farms in Allegan Co.

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - Eleven participating Lakeshore Harvest Country farms from Saugatuck to South Haven will be welcoming visitors to experience a slice of ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

Gas Prices Still Sliding Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Gas prices continue falling along the Lakeshore, as this morning’s weekly survey of area stations showed a per-gallon average ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Another Day in the Proverbial Furnace Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - It's another day of dangerous heat along the Lakeshore, as an Excessive Heat Warning from the National Weather Service ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Heat Wave Continues Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Forecasters are predicting that the hottest stretch of this current heat wave is expected today and tomorrow, with highs in ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Bill by Lakeshore Lawmaker Now State Law

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - Another bill sponsored by a state lawmaker from the Lakeshore is now a state law. Senator Arlan Meekhof of West ...

Tue, July 19, 2011

Cautions Issued for Heat Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - An Exessive Heat Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Lakeshore from 10 AM on Tuesday ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Lawsuit Hangs Over Lakeshore Community Over Student Housing

ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC News) - Allendale Township planners meet tonight with the threat of litigation hanging over that community’s board. The owner of property ...

Sat, July 16, 2011

Lakeshore State Lawmaker's Bill Among Those Signed by Governor

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - The Governor has signed several pieces of legislation to combat the production of methamphetamines. 

One bill taps into a system ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Gas Prices Level After Dipping and Rising Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Gas prices have dipped a little bit along the Lakeshore, although this morning’s $3.79 per gallon average in ...

Wed, July 13, 2011

Storm Cleanup Continues

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Life is slowly returning to some sense of normalcy in and aroundHollandafter Monday’s storms.

Commuters will still have to ...

Tue, July 12, 2011

Storm cleanup continues in Lakeshore Area; Some Outages Remain

Scattered power outages remain around the Holland area in the aftermath of Monday’s severe thunderstorms which left 6,500 Holland Board of Public ...

Mon, July 04, 2011

Fourth of July Event Rundown for Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Here's a primer of major events along the Lakeshore on this July 4th holiday:

Holland -- Holland July Fourth 
-July 4 ...

Sat, July 02, 2011

Holiday Weekend Underway Along Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Holland-area motorists will see higher gas prices, more police and few construction projects during this Independence Day holiday weekend. Fuel rates ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Gas Prices Back Up Along Lakeshore

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - What Wall Street analysts would call a “correction” has motorists along the Lakeshore crying “foul.”

Two spikes of gas prices ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Two Lakeshore Principals Earn Superintendents Posts in Muskegon Co.

MONTAGUE, MI (WHTC News) - Neighboring Muskegon County communities will have new school superintendents this fall from the Lakeshore.

Zeeland East High Prinicipal Nathan Robrahn ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

Unemployment Up Slightly Along Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - It’s spring, and that usually means rain, flowers … and more unemployment.

State Department of Technology, Management and Budget officials ...

Wed, June 22, 2011

Lakeshore Communities Considering Fire Service Merger

UNDATED (Metro Source) - Seven Ottawa County communities are exploring a fire department merger. Blendon, Allendale, Georgetown, Jamestown, Olive and Zeeland townships, along with the ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Lakeshore School Boards Deal with Budgets

UNDATED (WHTC News) - It was a very busy Monday night for school boards along the Lakeshore.

Finalizing spending plans for the 2011-12 academic year ...

Tue, June 21, 2011

Second Lakeshore Principal Vies for a Muskegon Co. District Chief's Post

MONTAGUE, MI (WHTC News) - The neighboring Muskegon County communities of Montague and Whitehall could have new district leaders coming up from the Lakeshore this ...

Mon, June 20, 2011

Busy Monday Night for Lakeshore School Boards

UNDATED (WHTC News) - It will be a busy night for school boards along the Lakeshore this evening.

Zeeland’s panel decides on a budget ...

Sat, June 18, 2011

Busy Saturday on Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC News) - If you’re looking for things to do in and around the Lakeshore on Saturday: The annual Juneteenth celebration of emancipation ...

Sat, June 18, 2011

Proposed Governmental Redistricting to Affect Lakeshore

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - Majority Republicans in Lansing have unveiled their proposed governmental redistricting plans, based on last year’s census results. If enacted ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

A Tuesday Filled with Crashes Along the Lakeshore

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Three separate crashes marred the Lakeshore on Tuesday.

First, Allegan County Sheriff’s Deputies say it’s almost a miracle that ...

Mon, June 13, 2011

Lakeshore Joins in Pure Michigan Ad Effort

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - Four major tourist stops along the Lakeshore – Holland, Saugatuck, Grand Haven and South Haven – are participating in local business partnerships ...

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