Category Archives: Local News
Dissette Endorsed for Ottawa County Deputy Administrator Post
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - The top of Ottawa County's operational leadership team is nearly in place. On Wednesday, County Administrator Patrick Waterman announced that Brian Dissette...
Jan 07, 2026 Brian Dissette (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
DeBoer, Victory Announce 2026 Political Intentions
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - As the state election year of 2026 gets underway, two members of the Lakeshore's legislative delegation announced their political intentions on Wednesday. Two-term...
Jan 07, 2026 Michigan Capitol Building (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
West Olive Man Hospitalized in Single-Vehicle Crash Off of US-31
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - An 82-year-old West Olive man is recovering from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash east of Holland late on Wednesday morning. Ottawa County Sher...
Jan 07, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Coffee With Council, Tropical House Site Discussion on Tap for Tonight at Holland City Hall
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2025) - Looking ahead may seem to be the theme of activities at Holland City Hall on Wednesday evening. Following the hour-long "Coffee with Council" gathering, in whi...
Jan 07, 2026 Oct. 23, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Remnants of the Tropical House during its tear down from its site off of State Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.
Saugatuck City Council to Discuss Short Term Rentals Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - The Saugatuck City Council returns to the issue of short term rentals on Wednesday afternoon. During its 4 PM workshop, in which items will be discussed but ...
Jan 07, 2026 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
Gateway Mission's New Men's Center Opens Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 6, 2026) - An institution in downtown Holland has moved. On Tuesday, Gateway Mission is slated to welcome its first guests to its new Men's Mission building (643 S. Waver...
Jan 06, 2026 The new Men's Center for Gateway Mission (photo courtesy Gateway Mission)
"Coffee with Council" Sessions to Begin on Wednesday in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 6, 2026) - The process for formulating a Fiscal 2027 municipal spending plan in the city of Holland begins on Wednesday. The first of two "Coffee with Council" sessions i...
Jan 06, 2026 Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks (L) hears from a resident during a "Coffee with Council" session at the Heeringa Holland Civic Center Place. (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Zeeland City Council to Hold First Meeting of '26 Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 5, 2026) - Two contract proposals and dealing with operating costs for downtown snowmelt are before the Zeeland City Council during its first business meeting of the New ...
Jan 05, 2026 Zeeland City Hall file photo
Brugger, Kuyers to Lead Ottawa Co. Board in 2026
YouTube video courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 5, 2025) - There will be a new man handling the gavel for the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. During its annual or...
Jan 05, 2026
Another Violation of State's "Move Over" Law Leads to Three-Vehicle Pileup on I-96
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 4, 2026) - No injuries were reported following a crash along I-96 near Marne on Saturday evening that appeared to stem from a violation of Michigan's "Move Over" law ...
Jan 04, 2026 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
