Category Archives: Local News
Zeeland Christian Radio Station Owner Lanser Passes Away
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 2, 2026) - The owner of a Lakeshore communications firm has died. Les Lanser passed away on Thursday at the age of 91. He purchased WJBL-FM radio in 1983 from Peter Vande...
Aug 2, 2026 Les Lanser (photo courtesy Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home)
Ottawa Co. Roundabout Work Continues
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 2, 2026) - As one roundabout north of Holland nears completion, the third of three scheduled construction projects involving this type of traffic control in Ottawa Co...
Aug 2, 2026 Contractors work on the roundabout at the junction of 120th Avenue and Port Sheldon St. in Olive Twp. (video image courtesy Ottawa Co. Road Commission)
Need for School Bus Drivers Continues as New Academic Year Approaches
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 1, 2026) - School bells ring later this month, and an annual concern for districts is having enough bus drivers on hand. This week, Allendale Public Schools announced the...
Aug 1, 2026 The Buses & BBQ event by Holland Public Schools (image courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Ottawa Co. Parks Tout Musketawa Trail Renovations Ahead of Tuesday Millage Vote
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 1, 2026) - Ahead of a vote to renew and restore the existing Parks and Open Space Millage, the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is touting the ongoing eff...
Aug 1, 2026 Work on renovating the Musketawa Trail in Ottawa Co. (photo courtesy Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission)
Holland Man Dies Following Downtown Crash
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 31, 2026) - A three-vehicle pileup in downtown Holland on Friday afternoon killed one motorist and hospitalized another. According to Department of Public Safety Police S...
Jul 31, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
New Home for Holland's Community Kitchen Unveiled
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 31, 2026) - A new home for Holland's Community Kitchen is now in place. On Wednesday, officials of Community Action House and the Salvation Army of Holland held a ri...
Jul 31, 2026 Ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 29, 2026 for the new Community Kitchen at the Salvation Army of Holland campus. (photo courtesy Community Action House)
Ottawa Co. Asked by Zeeland Twp. to Join in Silver Maple Solar Farm Lawsuit
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 30, 2026) - Ottawa County isn't going to get into the Silver Maple Solar Farm legal mess - yet. During Tuesday's monthly meeting, the county board heard from residents...
Jul 30, 2026 (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
County Road Work Declines in 2025; Increases Foreseen in Future
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 30, 2026) - Fixing the roads has been the mantra of the Gretchen Whitmer Administration during her eight years in the Governor's Mansion. On Tuesday, the County Road ...
Jul 30, 2026 County Road Association of Michigan
Lakeshore Projects to Receive State Grants
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 30, 2026) - A financial boost for non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians along the Lakeshore is coming from Lansing. On Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Transpo...
Jul 30, 2026 Michigan Department of Transportation
Worker Perishes in Utility Line Incident
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 29, 2026) - More details have been disclosed involving the death of a 53-year-old Grand Haven man while working on utility lines north of Holland last Friday af...
Jul 29, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Office 2026 Logo (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
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