Category Archives: Local News
Holland City Council to Tour Housing Project Sites Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 24, 2026) - The Holland City Council is going on a field trip on Wednesday evening. After convening its biweekly Study Session at 6 PM in the second floor Training Room o...
Jun 24, 2026 May 14, 2025, Holland, MI, USA; Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks addresses a Holland City Council meeting. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Five Lakeshore Small Businesses in Line for State Supporting Grants
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 24, 2026) - Retail establishments in five Lakeshore communities will share in over $1.5 million in grants issued statewide. On Tuesday, the Michigan Strategic Fund announ...
Jun 24, 2026 Michigan Economic Development Corporation (image courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
Holland CVB Unveils "Free Summer Pass" Program
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 23, 2026) - In a challenging tourism environment, the Holland Area Visitors Bureau has started a incentive program for locals and guests to sample what the Lakeshore has ...
Jun 23, 2026 Youngsters join with a Holland Street Performer along 8th Street downtown. (photo courtesy Holland Area Visitors Bureau)
UPDATE: Youth Drowns in Rabbit River Near Hamilton
HEATH TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 23, 2026) - We are learning more about the drowning of a boy in the Rabbit River in Hamilton over the weekend. On Saturday night, a bystander at what locals call "Tres...
Jun 23, 2026 Drowning reported (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Bystander, Life Ring Helps Save Floundering Teens in Waters Near Holland State Park
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 23, 2026) - Several years ago, life rings were installed on the north pier of Holland State Park. On Monday afternoon, they saves the lives of two teenaged girls who ha...
Jun 23, 2026 Jun. 22, 2026; Park Twp., MI, USA; Life rings at the north pier of Holland State Park. (Cal Keuning photo courtesy Park Twp. Fire Department)
Efforts to Recall Dorr Twp. Supervisor Over Microsoft Data Center Stifled Thus Far
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 22, 2026) - An effort to oust the Dorr Township supervisor apparently continues. Some residents of that northeast Allegan County community, unhappy with a proposed $48 mi...
Jun 22, 2026 Dorr Twp. Supervisor Jeff Miling (photo courtesy Dorr Township, Michigan)
Saugatuck Council Prepared to Give City Manager $3,000 Bonus
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 22, 2026) - Apparently, Ryan Cummins is doing a fine job overseeing day-to-day operations in Saugatuck. After a closed-door evaluation of the City Manager's duties this...
Jun 22, 2026 Saugatuck City Manager Ryan Cummins (photo courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
House Fire Strikes South Side Residence
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 20, 2026) - Nobody was hurt, but damage was considered "extensive," following a Friday night residential fire on Holland's South Side. Crews from three departments resp...
Jun 20, 2026 Jun. 19, 2026; Park Twp., MI, USA; A garage fire spreads to a residence on S. 160th Avenue. (photo courtesy Park Township Fire Department)
Five Killed in Two Separate Overnight Head-On Collisions
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 19, 2026) - Five persons lost their lives in two separate two-vehicle head-on crashes during the overnight hours on Friday. No names were initially disclosed as first respond...
Jun 19, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
New Housing in Holland, Lakeshore Spotlighted This Week
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 19, 2026) - Affordable housing was spotlighted this week along the Lakeshore. On Wednesday, Orion Construction and Dwelling Place showcased its Hope Apartments developmen...
Jun 19, 2026 The Vista Green housing development (photo courtesy Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity)
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