Category Archives: Local News

Holland BPW to Stage Home Energy Expo Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 12, 2025) - Tips to help Holland Board of Public Works electricity customers save money as winter nears are spotlighted on Wednesday. From 12 Noon to 6 PM in the Heeringa...
Gary Stevens Nov 12, 2025 Holland BPW Home Energy Expo (image courtesy Holland Board of Public Works)

Holland City Council to Get Updates on MAX Transit, Civic Center Operations Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 12, 2025) - The two newest members of the Holland City Council will be wading into municipal matters during this first week "on the job." At-Ward Council Member Abby Klom...
Gary Stevens Nov 12, 2025 Sept. 19, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; MAX Transit fixed route buses preparing to leave the Padnos Transporation Center for their hourly runs. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

STR, Steps & Bus Service Before Laketown Twp. Board Tonight
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 12, 2025) - The issue of short term rentals highlight Wednesday evening's monthly Laketown Township Board of Trustees meeting agenda. The governing panel will consi...
Gary Stevens Nov 12, 2025 Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office to Offer Another CRASE Class
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 11, 20252) - It's a popular class that nobody wants to use the lessons that can be learned from it. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications fo...
Gary Stevens Nov 11, 2025 MauriceNorbert / Depositphotos.com

Veterans Day Ceremonies Slated for Four Area High Schools
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 11, 2025) - The Lakeshore and the nation pauses on this November 11th to honor those who have served and who are serving in the US armed forces. Originally meant to comme...
Gary Stevens Nov 11, 2025 Nov. 10, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; The Holland Department of Public Safety Honor Guard retires the colors at the 85th Annual Veterans Day Observance in the Holland High Dutch Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.

More Bird Flu Cases Reported Along Lakeshore
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 11, 2025) - The bird flu continues to confound poultry providers along the Lakeshore. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced th...
Gary Stevens Nov 11, 2025 dizanna / Depositphotos.com

Changes Coming to Lakewood Cemetery
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 11, 2025) - Addressing the need for burial space is behind the installation of a columbarium at a final place of rest along the Lakeshore. On Tuesday afternoon, the fir...
Gary Stevens Nov 11, 2025 Lakewood Cemetery (contributed photo)

New Members Sworn In, Housekeeping Slated for Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2025) - It's a Monday evening of resetting things for the Holland City Council. The Tulip City's governing panel will have two new members sworn in, as Abby Klomparen...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2025 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio

Park Rules Postings and Proposed Changes Before Saugatuck City Council Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2025) - As the outdoor park season has ended, for the most part, in 2025, a Lakeshore community is using this time to go over how it handles its public recreation s...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2025 Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)

First Wintry Weather of Season Predicted for Lakeshore
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2025) - With the Lakeshore under a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service, from 10 AM Monday through 4 AM on Tuesday, it's time for area motori...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2025 An Ottawa County Road Commission Snowplow at work. (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Road Commission)
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