Category Archives: Local News
Bridge Repair Work to Begin Over US-131 in Allegan Co.
DORR, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 3, 2026) - Two long-standing bridge repair projects along US-131 in northeast Allegan County get underway on Monday. Michigan Department of Transportation contractors begin ...
Aug 3, 2026 US-131
North Side Child Care Provider's License Suspended by State
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 2, 2026) - A private youth provider on Holland's North Side has, for the moment, had her family child care home license suspended. On Friday, the Michigan Department of L...
Aug 2, 2026 alexandros33 / Depositphotos.com
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
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