Category Archives: Local News

Zeeland Historical Society to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2026) - The Zeeland Historical Society is having a party on Thursday evening. From 5:30 to 6:30 PM, there will be an Ice Cream Social at the Dekker Huis Museum (37 E. ...
Gary Stevens Aug 6, 2026 The Dekker Huiz Museum in Zeeland, MI. (photo courtesy City of Zeeland)

Housing Project, New Rec Center Discussed by Holland City Council
YouTube video of Aug. 5, 2026 Holland City Council business meeting courtesy City of Holland, Michigan. HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2026) - It wasn't a long meeting, taking around a half hour, bu...
Gary Stevens Aug 6, 2026

Fairlife Expansion Project Formally Begins
COOPERSVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 6, 2026) - Nearly three weeks after being forced to temporarily shut down due to external circumstances, the fairlife facility in Coopersville is getting a financial...
Gary Stevens Aug 6, 2026 (image courtesy the Coca-Cola Corporation)

Lakeshore Turns Out for Tuesday Primary Election
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 5, 2026) - A good turnout for an August Primary Election was noted along the Lakeshore. Ottawa County reported 36.2% of registered voters either went to the polls in person o...
Gary Stevens Aug 5, 2026 Elections (image © Midwest Communications)

Ottawa Co. Board to Receive "Recommended" FY27 Budget
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 4, 2026) - The Ottawa County Board won't be meeting for long on Tuesday morning. Commissioners will formally receive the recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget during wha...
Gary Stevens Aug 4, 2026 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive

Heavy Primary Election Day Slate Along Lakeshore, Across State on Tuesday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 4, 2026) - Although many voters have already submitted ballots, either by absentee, or during a nine-day early voting period, which expired this past Sunday, many more may be...
Gary Stevens Aug 4, 2026 creisinger / Depositphotos.com

National Night Out Activities Slated for Holland, Zeeland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 4, 2026) - In Michigan, the first Tuesday in August is Primary Election Day. Around the country, it's National Night Out. Put together by the National Association of Town...
Gary Stevens Aug 4, 2026 Image of a Zeeland Police Officer falling into a dunk tank from Zeeland National Night Out on Elm Street on Aug. 3, 2021 (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)

Pure Pro Wrestling Keeps Winning Over Holland-One Sold-Out Crowd at a Time
If you still think professional wrestling is just body slams, folding chairs, thumbtacks, gratuitous violence, and over-the-top drama, you probably haven't experienced a Pure Pro Wrestling event. This...
Bryan Spencer Aug 3, 2026

Ottawa Co. to Hold Pre-Election Webinar on Monday
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 3, 2026) - On the eve of Tuesday's statewide Primary Election comes a virtual town hall by the Ottawa County Clerk's Office on Monday afternoon. From 12 Noon to 1 PM, ...
Gary Stevens Aug 3, 2026 July 5, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck testifies before the Holland City Council during a council business meeting. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)

Zeeland City Council Meets Tonight Following Passing of City Manager Klunder
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 3, 2026) - After its long-time operational leader was laid to rest on Friday, Zeeland municipal officials return to work. The City Council meets on Monday evening for the...
Gary Stevens Aug 3, 2026 Zeeland City Hall file photo
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