Category Archives: Local News

Proposed Redeveloping of Downtown Lakefront Site Before Saugatuck City Council Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 26, 2026) - The repurposing of downtown property with Kalamazoo Lake frontage highlights Monday night's Saugatuck City Council meeting. The governing panel is being aske...
Gary Stevens May 26, 2026 An artist's concept of a proposed mixed-use development at 640 Water St. in Saugatuck. (AMK Properties image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)

Memorial Day Activities Slated Along Lakeshore
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 24, 2026) - While many people see this weekend only as the start of the summer vacation season along the Lakeshore, across the state, and around the country, the true purp...
Gary Stevens May 24, 2026 May 29, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #73 salute at the forming of the Field Cross during the annual Memorial Day Observance Program at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Boating Season to Begin in Earnest This Weekend
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 23, 2026) - Plenty of green flags - both literally and figuratively - are slated to drop on this Memorial Day weekend. Besides this being the start of the summer vacation ...
Gary Stevens May 23, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit vessel (file photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)

Holland City Officials Honor Graduating Seniors of Youth Council
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 23, 2026) - A successful program for Holland-area youth bid farewell to its graduating high school seniors this past Wednesday. Some members of the Holland Area Youth Coun...
Gary Stevens May 23, 2026 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Zeeland Spring Peddlers' Market Set
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 22, 2026) - The attraction season in Zeeland gets underway on Saturday. From 9 AM through 3 PM, downtown merchants will be opening their doors and their front walks for th...
Gary Stevens May 22, 2026

Motorcyclist Killed in Jenison Collision
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 22, 2026) - A 32-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after colliding with a SUV north of Jenison on Friday morning. The name of the biker wasn't immediately disclo...
Gary Stevens May 22, 2026 osobystist / Depositphotos.com

Four Recruits from Lakeshore to Join State Police Today
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 22, 2026) - There will be a Lakeshore presence as the newest members of the Michigan State Police force are sworn in. Among 61 who will graduate from the 150th Trooper Rec...
Gary Stevens May 22, 2026 Rowdy Roddy

Second Ambulance-Related Crash Along Lakeshore in 12-Hour Span Reported
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 21, 2026) - For the second time in less than 12 hours, an ambulance on an emergency run has been involved in a crash along the Lakeshore. According to Ottawa County...
Gary Stevens May 21, 2026 A LIFE EMS ambulance (photo courtesy LIFE EMS)

UPDATE: Holland City Council OK's Intent to Issue Bonds for Proposed Rec Center
YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 20, 2026) - The next major municipal capital improvement project for the City of Holland should get started soon. During W...
Gary Stevens May 20, 2026

High School Graduation Ceremonies Underway Along Lakeshore
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 20, 2026) - High School commencement season along the Lakeshore is underway. On Tuesday evening, Holland Christian High and Holland High formally said goodbye to the Class...
Gary Stevens May 20, 2026 Holland High School Seniors at a graduation ceremony. (photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
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