Author Archives: Jared Fritsma
Overwhelming "yes" votes, but a few "nos" in May 2 elections held in and near Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) Enhancement Millage Renewal Proposal got nearly 60% percent of the vote for approval on Tuesday. The 1.5-mill ren...
May 03, 2023
Good things on The Lakeshore with Shandra Martinez
Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore, talks with morning news host Jared Fritsma about people and organizations making a positive difference along the Lakeshore. Listen to the...
Apr 12, 2022 Students participating in the GRCC Lakeshore Campus' event, photo courtesy of The Lakeshore
Good things on The Lakeshore with Shandra Martinez
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each week, Shandra Martinez, The Lakeshore's managing editor, talks with WHTC production director Jared Fritsma about people and organizations making a positive difference alon...
Mar 29, 2022 Frank's Restaurant in downtown Zeeland, Courtesy of The Lakeshore
Good things on The Lakeshore with Shandra Martinez
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each week, Shandra Martinez, The Lakeshore's managing editor, talks with WHTC production director Jared Fritsma about people and organizations making a positive difference alon...
Mar 23, 2022 Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates Staff, Courtesy of the Lakeshore
PACE program will be helping Ottawa County businesses go green
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Whether it's food, time, or energy, waste is generally a bad thing. For businesses, it can be costly; according to some estimates, on average about 30% of the energy used in co...
Jun 10, 2021
Students with special needs experience nature through a partnership
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A partnership between Outdoor Discovery Center (ODC) and Ottawa Area Center (OAC), a service of Ottawa Area Intermediate School District that serves the unique educational need...
Jun 10, 2021
Ottawa County Parks opens expansion of the Grand River Greenway
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is inviting the community to an event to recognize the opening of the expanded Bend Area Open Space and a recently completed t...
Jun 02, 2021
Ottawa County siren test Friday, June 4, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Emergency Management officials plan to test outdoor warning sirens at noon, June 4, 2021. The sirens will sound for approximately three minutes. Siren tests ensur...
Jun 02, 2021 Ottawa County, Michigan (image courtesy government of Ottawa County, Michigan)
Busy season for Mackinac Bridge, Line 5 meeting set
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- As traffic picks up on the Mackinac Bridge for the traditional increase in warmer season travel, so does the work required to maintain this engineering icon. Seaway Painting is...
May 29, 2021
The Holland Arts Council is set to feature 'Joy of Life' exhibit.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The Holland Arts Council has announced a collaboration with "Lady in the Window," artist Lenore De Pree. Her featured exhibit, "The Joy of Life," is planned for display in the ...
May 28, 2021 Summer At The Brewery, oil on canvas
