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Nine Rescued During Storm on Lake Michigan Waters Near South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 4, 2026) - Nine persons were rescued from the waters of Lake Michigan off of South Haven on Friday afternoon. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office, a ve...
Jul 4, 2026 Jul. 3, 2026, South Haven, MI, USA; Van Buren County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit vessels respond to a water rescue operation in Lake Michigan. (photo courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff's Office)
First of Two Saugatuck Art Fairs Set for Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 4, 2026) - Not everything that is happening along the Lakeshore on Saturday is directly tied in to Independence Day. From 10 AM to 5 PM, at the Village Square in downto...
Jul 4, 2026 Image courtesy Saugatuck Douglas Art Club
Fireworks Set for Tonight in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 4, 2026) - The skies over Lake Macatawa will be aglow on Saturday night. The annual Independence Day fireworks spectacular is set for dusk, around 10 PM, depending on the...
Jul 4, 2026 Fireworks over Lake Macatawa/Kollen Park
Biker Critically Hurt in Collision with Bus
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 3, 2026) - A 22-year-old motorcyclist from Coopersville sustained life-threatening injuries after his machine collided with what Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputies say ...
Jul 3, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
When and How to Handle Fireworks Addressed as July 4th Approaches
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul 3, 2026) - It's a tradition almost as old as this country itself - fireworks and the Fourth of July. With this being the nation's 250th birthday holiday, more people may b...
Jul 3, 2026 caev / Depositphotos.com
Conklin Man Perishes in Muskegon Co. Crash
CEDAR CREEK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 3, 2026) - A 22-year-old Conklin man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash near Twin Lake during the overnight hours on Thursday morning. According to the Musk...
Jul 3, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Patriotism Down as July 4th Nears
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 3, 2026) - American pride is hitting a 25-year low as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. According to a new Gallup survey, 33 percent of US adults say they are ...
Jul 3, 2026 melis82 / Depositphotos.com
Laketown Twp. Board Sets Up Guidelines for Parks Commission Vacancy
YouTube video of Jul. 1, 2026 Laketown Twp. Board of Trustees Workshop courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan. LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 2, 2026) - "It's harder to get appointed than elected."...
Jul 2, 2026
Speed Enforcement Highlighted in Holiday, Month-Long Police Road Patrols
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 2, 2026) - "Gee, the traffic is terrific" may be a line in the Christmas song "Home for the Holidays," but it could also pertain to this coming Independence Day festive p...
Jul 2, 2026 Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept. Vehicle (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
UPDATE: Holland City Council Approves Brownfield Termination, UDO Amendments
YouTube video of Jul. 1, 2026 Holland City Council meeting courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 2, 2026) - There were a few matters which the Holland City Council addressed...
Jul 2, 2026
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