Category Archives: Local News
More Measles Cases Reported in Ottawa Co.
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2026) - After not having any measles cases for 35 years, Ottawa County now has had three such incidents in a fortnight. On Wednesday, the county's Department of Pu...
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Tulip Time Continues With Day 7 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2026) - Thursday is day seven of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: A dawn Photo Walk ahead of the Tulip Imme...
May 07, 2026 May 12, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Participants in the 2022 Tulip Time Festival Kinderparade. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.
Tulip Time Continues with Day 6 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2026) - Today is day six of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: A dawn Photo Walk ahead of the Tulip Immersion...
May 06, 2026 Fiddlefire (photo courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Slew of Ballot Proposals Passed Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2026) - For the most part, voters were in an approving mood when they went to the polls on Tuesday. Two municipal questions, two sinking fund proposals, and five 18-mill no...
May 06, 2026 Holland School Superintendent Nick Cassidy (photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Saugatuck Holds Up Water Main Work After Protest
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2026) - The people spoke, and Saugatuck City Hall heard. During a special meeting on Monday morning, the Saugatuck City Council and city staff agreed to postpone sche...
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Ballot Proposals Before Some Lakeshore Voters Today
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 5, 2026) - A number of ballot proposals are before some voters along the Lakeshore on Tuesday in this first of three Election Days for 2026. There are two municipal questions ...
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Tulip Time Continues with Day 5 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 5, 2026) - Tuesday is day five of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: A dawn Photo Walk ahead of the Tulip Immers...
May 05, 2026 May 10, 2022; Holland Twp., MI, USA; The Holland American Legion Band performs at a Tulip Time Festival concert at Beechwood Church. (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Another Road Closure to Snarl Tulip Time Traffic Begins
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2026) - For the second time in three years, a major construction project should snarl traffic heading into or out of Holland during the Tulip Time Festival. Beginn...
May 04, 2026 A map of the Lakewood Blvd. road blockage from May-November 2026. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Tulip Time Continues With Day 4 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2026) - Monday is day four of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: A dawn Photo Walk ahead of the Tulip Immersi...
May 04, 2026 The Tulip Immersion Garden at Beechwood Church (file photo Brent Alan-Midwest Communications)
Zeeland City Council Slated to Vote on $81 Million-Plus FY 27 Municipal Budget Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2026) - Getting the financial compass set for the next 14 months headlines Monday night's Zeeland City Council meeting. A public hearing is slated ahead of a final vote...
May 04, 2026 Zeeland City Hall file photo
