Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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...
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...
May 20, 2026 Holland High School Seniors at a graduation ceremony. (photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Nessel, League of Conservation Voters to Hold Protest Conference on Campbell Plant on Thursday
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 20, 2026) - The ongoing battle over keeping the JH Campbell power plant in Port Sheldon Township open continues. Following Monday's decision by the US Department...
May 20, 2026 The JH Campbell Plant in Port Sheldon Township (photo courtesy Consumers Energy)
Hope Grad Suszek Returns to Holland as Library Director
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 19, 2026) - Holland's Herrick District Library has a new operational leader. On Monday, it was announced that Ron Suszek will assume the library director's position. A 20-...
May 19, 2026 Herrick District Library Director Ron Suszek (photo courtesy Herrick District Library)
Policy Matters Before Ottawa Co. Board Tonight
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 19, 2026) - Policy setting highlights Tuesday evening's monthly Ottawa County Board of Commissioners business meeting. Among the agenda items to be decided upon by the ...
May 19, 2026 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive
Two Hospitalized After Monday PM Crash Near Grandville
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 19, 2026) - Two motorists were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash near one of Ottawa County's busiest intersections on Monday afternoon. First responders were ...
May 19, 2026 A LIFE EMS ambulance (photo courtesy LIFE EMS)
Laketown Twp. Board Endorses Land Purchase Adjacent to Beach Park
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 18, 2026) - Laketown Beach Park has taken a lot of that township board's attention over the past year. Last Wednesday, the five-member governing panel authorized Man...
May 18, 2026 Laketown Township has authorized the purchase of about 0.70 acre of land adjacent to the township property at Laketown Beach, 6710 142nd Ave. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Two Brownfield Proposals Before Zeeland City Council Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 18, 2026) - Two public hearings ahead of Brownfield Plan votes are planned for Monday night's biweekly Zeeland City Council meeting. One is for a proposed three-story, 27,...
May 18, 2026 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
