Category Archives: Local News
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)
Drivers, Youngsters Hurt in Pileup Near Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 19, 2026) - A three-vehicle pileup on Thursday afternoon south of Grand Haven injured two of the drivers involved, along with four children. First responders wer...
Jun 19, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Biker Killed in Dawn Crash at Jenison Intersection
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2026) - A 40-year-old Jenison man lost his life in a Thursday dawn crash involving his motorcycle and a SUV. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Captain Eric...
Jun 18, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Second Try Tonight for Start of Holland Street Performer Series
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2026) - Downtown Holland officials are hoping that the second time will be the charm on Thursday night. After inclement weather compelled them to cancel the scheduled...
Jun 18, 2026 Holland Street Performers (file photo Peg McNichol, Midwest Communications)
Holland Joins Axon Party in Police Video Contracts for Lakeshore Law Enforcement
YouTube video of Jun. 17, 2026 Holland City Council meeting courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2026) - There will be uniformity in how police activities are video rec...
Jun 18, 2026
