Category Archives: Local News
Holland Mayor Taking Stock During Lull on Activity
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 13, 2024) - One can't fault Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks if he's catching his breath right now. After a plethora of initiatives and developments during his first two and a ...
Aug 13, 2024 Apr. 10, 2024; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks addresses a Holland City Council meeting in Chambers at Holland City Hall. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Bicyclist Pedals in Front of Moving Pickup Truck in Collision Near Hudsonville
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 12, 2024) - A 75-year-old Hudsonville man pedaling his bicycle west of his hometown was hospitalized after being struck on Monday afternoon by a pickup truck. Accord...
Aug 12, 2024 May 30, 2024; Olive Twp., MI, USA; An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department's Supervisor vehicle at the Ottawa County Family Justice Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Loss of AA Batteries Leads to Abandonment of Latest Jim Dreyer Marathon Swim
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 12, 2024) - One can't blame Jim Dreyer for kicking himself right now. On Monday, the 60-year-old ultra-marathon swimmer from Grand Haven emerged from a 72-hour silenc...
Aug 12, 2024 Aug. 8, 2024; Lake Michigan; Ultra-marathon swimmer Jim Dreyer talks with support team members before aborting a Grand Haven to Milwaukee marathon swim. (Jon Krohmer photo courtesy Jim The Shark Dreyer)
Ottawa Co. Road Commission's Strategic Plan Available for Review
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 12, 2024) - The blueprint for going forward by the Ottawa County Road Commission is now available for public review. The 2025-2029 Strategic Improvement Plan is an in...
Aug 12, 2024 Ottawa County Road Commission Crews at work during a remilling project. (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Road Commission)
Visiting Biker from Wisconsin Hospitalized After Crash Near Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 10, 2024) - A crash involving two of four motorcycles from Wisconsin visiting the Tri-Cities just after 12 Midnight on Saturday morning sent one of the bikers to...
Aug 10, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Longtime Zeeland Mayor Les Hoogland Passes Away at 94
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 9, 2024) - As one long-time Zeeland institution celebrates its 100th anniversary, another institution who lived almost as long as that has passed away. The City of Zeelan...
Aug 09, 2024 Former Zeeland Mayor Les Hoogland (L) congratulates a participant in the Zeeland ZOOM 5K. (photo courtesy City of Zeeland, Michigan)
Dreyer's Lake Michigan Swim Halted Near Midway Point
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 9, 2024) - For the third time, Jim Dreyer's quest to swim across Lake Michigan has been thwarted. Around 11:30 AM on Thursday, the 60-year-old ultra-marathon swimmer ...
Aug 09, 2024 Ultra-Marathon Swimmer Jim Dreyer talks with support staff after an attempted swim across Lake Michigan was halted by weather on Aug. 1, 2023. (photo courtesy Jim the Shark Dreyer)
Centennial Celebration of Zeeland's Frank's Diner is This Weekend
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2024) - A Lakeshore institution celebrates a century of serving the public this weekend. The festivities surrounding the 100 years of Frank's Diner begin on Thursday, ...
Aug 08, 2024 Frank's Restaurant in downtown Zeeland, Courtesy of The Lakeshore
Holland School Board Member Falstad Resigns
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2024) - A long-time figure in community service along the Lakeshore wants to spend more time with her grandchildren. On Monday, Linda Falstad announced that she is res...
Aug 08, 2024 Holland Board of Education member Linda Falstad greets a community member. (Jason Craner photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Lakeshore Election Results Aug. 6, 2024
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2024) - Below are the unofficial final vote tallies for contested local office races and ballot proposals involving the Lakeshore from the Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election, a...
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