Category Archives: Local News
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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Saugatuck Council to Go Over Oval Beach WiFi, STR Proposals Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2024) - Saugatuck apparently can't wait forever for AT&T to act on getting WiFi to Oval Beach. With no cell or internet service available along that stretch of L...
Aug 06, 2024 Drawing of Saugatuck Village Hall (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Stroke Claims Life of Allegan Co. Commissioner Dean Kapenga
WYOMING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2025) - The Allegan County Board has suffered a loss. On Monday night, board Chairman Jim Storey announced that District 3 Commissioner and Board Vice Chairman Dean Ka...
Aug 06, 2024 Dean Kapenga (photo courtesy Allegan County, Michigan)
Huffman Completes "Triple Crown" of Open Swimming; Dreyer Begins Lake Michigan Quest
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2024) - While one ultra-marathon swimmer from the Lakeshore's quest is ongoing, another has put a fresh leaf on his laurels. The Holland Aquatic Center announced on Tu...
Aug 06, 2024 Bryan Huffman's attempted Lake Michigan swim attempt Aug. 12, 2023. (Thomas Seiff Facebook photo)
Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Michigan
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2024) - Could the actions of a few have an impact on the whole? That's a question that could be answered on Tuesday as the direction of county government in Allegan and Ot...
Aug 06, 2024 Elections (image © Midwest Communications)
National Night Out Set for Tuesday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 5, 2024) - The first Tuesday in August is more than just an annual election day window in Michigan. It's the 40th anniversary of the National Night Out campaign aimed at ...
Aug 05, 2024 Holland Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke talks with residents during the Holland National Night Out at Kollen Park on Aug. 3, 2021 (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Ottawa Co. Community Action Agency Pauses on New Utility Bill Help
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 5, 2024) - Why is there a hold up in getting utility help to those in need in Ottawa County right now? On Monday, the county's Community Action Agency announced that...
Aug 05, 2024 Ottawa County logo (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
