Category Archives: Local News
Laketown Twp. Manager Meshkin Announces Retirement Plans
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 5, 2024) - After 35 years, Al Meshkin has decided to step away as Laketown Township's manager. He gave notice of his intentions in a formal letter to the township b...
Jul 05, 2024 Laketown Township Manager Al Meshkin (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Lawsuit Dismissal on Elections in Michigan to be Appealed
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 4, 2024) - Who has the last word on how elections are operated in Michigan? That question has come up stemming from the ramifications of the passage of Proposal 3 by vote...
Jul 04, 2024 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey (R-Brooklyn) (photo courtesy Michigan Senate Republicans)
Motorist Hospitalized After Fiery Crash North of Zeeland
BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 4, 2024) - A 19-year-old Hudsonville man was hospitalized after a fiery single-vehicle crash north of Zeeland late on Wednesday night. According to Ottawa County She...
Jul 04, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Holiday Municipal Fireworks Displays Continue Tonight
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 4, 2024) - Looking for fireworks shows to celebrate the Independence Day holiday? While perhaps the largest show in West Michigan isn't until Saturday evening in Grand Rapids...
Jul 04, 2024 Fireworks over Lake Macatawa/Kollen Park
Saugatuck Leader to Consider STR Cap Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 3, 2024) - A Lakeshore community is continuing its efforts to get a handle on short term rentals. No action will be taken during Wednesday's Saugatuck City Council work...
Jul 03, 2024 Drawing of Saugatuck Village Hall (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Ottawa Co. Sheriff Reflective After Two Michigan Deputy Deaths in June
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 3, 2024) - For the second time in six days, a sheriff's deputy in Michigan will be laid to rest. Funeral services for William "Bill" Butler Jr. will be held on Wednesd...
Jul 03, 2024 A Hillsdale County Sheriff's Dept. prowl vehicle adorned with memorials for fallen deputy Bill Butler. (photo courtesy Hillsdale Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Stolen Life Ring at Lakeshore Beach Recovered; Case Under Investigation
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - It apparently is much tougher to get away with taking souvenirs from a beach along the Lakeshore. Laketown Township officials announced on Tuesday the re...
Jul 02, 2024 This image from a Laketown Township security camera shows a person on the left with what the township says is its rescue ring from the beach on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Faces have been purposely blocked out. (image courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Shooting Off Fireworks Can Bring Back Bad Memories for Vets
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - Setting off fireworks symbolizes for some the spirit of the Independence Day holiday, but for those who have helped keep this holiday relevant, it brings back ...
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Gas Prices, Calls for Help Rise in Midst of Holiday
DEARBORN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - As the extended Independence Day holiday period nears the midway point, gas prices are high and calls for help are expected to remain high. Triple-A's daily c...
Jul 02, 2024 An AAA tow truck driver services a vehicle. (photo courtesy Auto Club of Michigan)
Drain Break Triggers No-Body Contact Advisory Near Fennville
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - A sewer main break has triggered a no-body contact advisory in the Fennville area. On Monday afternoon, the Allegan County Health Department issued this advi...
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