Category Archives: Local News
Global Day of Unplugging Spotlights Series by ODC Network
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 6, 2026) - It may be time to get "unplugged." The Global Day of Unplugging is a worldwide, 24-hour digital pause where organizers look to have people and communities powe...
Mar 06, 2026 cunaplus / Depositphotos.com
Holland Aquatic Center Unveils New Group Studio
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 6, 2026) - The evolution of the Holland Aquatic Center into more than just a community swimming facility continues. "The Studio at HAC," a new dedicated group fitness hub...
Mar 06, 2026 A group workout session at The Studio at HAC. (photo courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)
Girlfriends Weekend is Here in Downtown Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 6, 2026) - The destination tourism season in Holland begins on Friday. The annual Girlfriends Weekend brings hundreds of women to the downtown district for three days of ...
Mar 06, 2026 Girlfriends Weekend (image courtesy Downtown Holland)
Holland's Community Kitchen in Temporary Home
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - A new home for Holland's Community Kitchen is coming. It's the second week that the free weekday service for the needy is being held at First United Methodist ...
Mar 05, 2026 Community Kitchen sign (photo courtesy Community Action House of Holland)
ACCF to Hold Holocaust Remembrance Event Tonight
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - A chance to learn about a dark chapter in human history comes on Thursday evening. At the Griswold Theatre in Allegan (410 Hubbard St.), "An Evening of Extraor...
Mar 05, 2026 Allegan County Community Foundation (image courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)
UPDATE: Municipal Recycling Center Grant, Plans Approved by Holland City Council
YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan. HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - Recycling was spotlighted in Wednesday night's biweekly Holland City Council business meeting. Among the item...
Mar 05, 2026
Former Holland Mayor to Assume Federal Govt. Post
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - A former Holland Mayor is now a federal government staffer. On Tuesday, the US Office of Personnel Management announced the appointment of Kurt Dykstra as Gener...
Mar 05, 2026 Former Holland Mayor Kurt Dykstra (R) receives a handshake from US Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor after accepting the General Counsel position. (photo courtesy US Office of Personnel Management)
Plenty from Lakeshore Tabbed by Governor to Fill State Board & Commissions
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 5, 2026) - A slew of gubernatorial appointments came out of Gretchen Whitmer's office on Wednesday, with many going to those from the Lakeshore. Among those chosen by the...
Mar 05, 2026 Michigan Capitol Building (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
Laketown Twp. Planners to Continue Discussion on STR Changes
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 4, 2026) - The matter of short-term rentals should be before the Laketown Township Planning Commission on Wednesday evening. The panel is expected to continue discu...
Mar 04, 2026 Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Drunken Driver Sentenced in Death of Toddler from Last Spring
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 4, 2026) - A 57-year-old Martin man has begun a multi-year prison sentence for the death of an eight-month-old girl near a lake on the Allegan/Van Buren county line last ...
Mar 04, 2026 Terry Lee Boss (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Office)
