Category Archives: Local News
Owens to Step Down at Lakeshore Advantage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 1, 2026) - Jennifer Owens is going back to Kalamazoo. On Tuesday, Southwest Michigan First announced that she has accepted the position of its Chief Executive Officer, ...
Jul 1, 2026 Jennifer Owens (photo courtesy Lakeshore Advantage)
"Heat Dome" Remains Along Lakeshore as New Month Begins
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 1, 2026) - A new month begins on Wednesday, but the grip of the heat dome on the Lakeshore, across the state, and much of the country from the end of the old month contin...
Jul 1, 2026 Olivier26 / Depositphotos.com
Two Teens Apprehended Following Vehicle Theft, Police Chase Near Crockery Lake
CHESTER TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 1, 2026) - Two teenagers were arrested on Tuesday afternoon after stealing a vehicle and leading police on a chase in northeast Ottawa County. It started with a repo...
Jul 1, 2026 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Lakeshore, Region Under Heat Warning
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 30, 2026) - It only took nine days on the calendar before the feel of the proverbial dog days of summer arrived along the Lakeshore. The National Weather Service office i...
Jun 30, 2026 nakon17213@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
Two Blendon Twp. Crashes Leads to Four Persons Hospitalized
BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 30, 2026) - Two crashes a half mile and five hours apart along a stretch of road northeast of Zeeland led to hospitalization of four persons on Monday. Both incident...
Jun 30, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Ottawa Co. Sheriff Bemoans Wrong-Way Deaths
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 29, 2026) - Memorial services have been, and will be, held for two grieving families who had lost loved ones because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time, in...
Jun 29, 2026 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Holland Earns Honors for Financial Practices from Continental Organization
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 29, 2026) - Another fresh leaf has been added to the laurels of the City of Holland. Last week, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canad...
Jun 29, 2026 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Local Official Concurs with Yale Study Conclusions of Improved Aging
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 29, 2026) - New research shows many adults are improving in their health as they age. A study done by Yale University shows close to half of adults age 65 and older had i...
Jun 29, 2026 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Evergreen Commons. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Celtic Festival/Highland Games Organizers Hopeful of Pleasant Weather This Weekend
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 26, 2026) - The Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival and Highland Games hope to catch a break. The fifth annual event, which celebrates and shares the Lakeshore's Irish, ...
Jun 26, 2026 Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival logo
Governor Appoints White to Fill District Court Vacancy
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 26, 2026) - A pending vacancy in the Holland District Court has been filled. On July 6th, Anna White will step in to replace Bradley Knoll on the bench, after being appoi...
Jun 26, 2026 58th District Court Judge Anna White (photo courtesy office of the Governor of the State of Michigan)
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