Category Archives: Local News
Another Road Construction Headache Begins in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 10, 2023) - Just what the Holland area needs is another road construction headache for motorists. Beginning on Monday, the junction of East 8th Street and Chicago Drive o...
Jul 10, 2023 The planned reconfiguration of the East 8th Street-Chicago Drive junction. (image courtesy Ottawa County Road Commission)
Education Emphasized Over Enforcement as New Cell Phone Ban on Drivers Begins in Michigan
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 10, 2023) - As the second full week of the state's new no-nonsense ban on holding electronic devices while driving begins, the stance of law enforcement entities is that ...
Jul 10, 2023 Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest communications)
City Councils Meet Tonight in Zeeland & Saugatuck
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 10, 2023) - Two municipal governing bodies along the Lakeshore have business meetings slated for 7 PM on Monday night. Normally, the city councils of Zeeland and Saugatuck ha...
Jul 10, 2023 Brian Turner / CC
Holland Tourism Leader Sees "Normal" Season Thus Far
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 9, 2023) - Tulip Time may be two months in the past, but the tourism season in and along the Lakeshore is in full swing. Linda Hart, executive director of the Holland Are...
Jul 09, 2023 Sept. 22, 2022, Holland, MI, USA; The Holland Visitors Bureau office off of East 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
One Killed, One Hospitalized After Head-On Crash SE of Hamilton
HEATH TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 8, 2023) - One man was killed and another was hospitalized after a two-vehicle, head-on crash southeast of Hamilton on Saturday afternoon. Allegan County Sheriff's Ser...
Jul 08, 2023 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Waters Off of North Beach County Park Declared Safe for Contact
FERRYSBURG, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 8, 2023) - It may not be an "all clear," but the waters of Lake Michigan off of North Beach Park near Ferrysburg are once again safe to get back into. So says the Otta...
Jul 08, 2023 North Beach County Park in Ferrysburg, MI (photo courtesy Ottawa County Parks)
Search for Home Invader & Assaulter in Holland is On
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 8, 2023) - A man with a "raspy" voice is the only description a 78-year-old Holland woman could give as a search for whoever broke into her home during the predawn hours ...
Jul 08, 2023 Holland Police Investigation (file photo Peg McNichol-Midwest Communications)
Dredging Seen as Possible Cause for North Beach E.coli Outbreak
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 8, 2023) - What is believed to be the cause of having an alternative to the popular Lake Michigan beaches in Ottawa County off limits for the time being is being addr...
Jul 08, 2023 North Beach County Park in Ferrysburg, MI (photo courtesy Ottawa County Parks)
First summer concert kicks off music season at Felt Mansion
LAKETOWN TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 7, 2023) - The Thursdays at the Felt Summer Concert Series kicked off July 6 at the Carriage House Stage, 6595 138 th Ave. in Laketown Township, continuing a long-ti...
Jul 07, 2023 Felt Estate Operations Director Patty Meyer introduces the Kevin McDaniel House Band at the Carriage House Stage, 6595 138th Ave. in Laketown Township on Thursday, July 6, for the season-opening Thursdays at the Felt Summer Concert Series.
Zeeland's Show & Shine Returns This Weekend
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 7, 2023) - A tradition of nearly 30 years in Zeeland returns this weekend. The 29th annual Show and Shine Car Cruise & Show begins at 6 PM on Friday evening with the ...
Jul 07, 2023 Zeeland Show & Shine Car Show & Cruise (image courtesy Zeeland Festivals, Inc.)
