Category Archives: Local News
Annual Events Begin on Friday in Grand Haven, Saugatuck
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 25, 2025) - While the Ottawa County Fair winds down on Saturday, two other annual Lakeshore events are just getting started. Grand Haven will reinforce its label as "Coast Gu...
Jul 25, 2025 2025 Saugatuck Venetian Fest (image courtesy Rotary Club of Saugatuck Douglas)
Western Theme to Day 5 of Ottawa Co. Fair
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 25, 2025) - The 66th Ottawa County Fair heads into the home stretch on Friday. Day five of the annual six-day event has a western theme to it, with evening line dancing...
Jul 25, 2025 The Super Kicker Rodeo at the Ottawa County Fair (photo courtesy Ottawa County Fair)
Unemployment Continues Trending Upward Along Lakeshore, Across State
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 25, 2025) - What a difference a year makes. At this time in 2024, joblessness along the Lakeshore stood at 3.8 percent in Ottawa County, and 3.9 percent in Allegan County...
Jul 25, 2025 Got Credit / CC
Ottawa Co. Libraries Share Revenue from Criminal, Civil Fines in 2024
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 25, 2025) - Instead of late book return fees, libraries in Ottawa County are getting some financial help from speeding motorists. On Thursday, County Treasurer Cheryl ...
Jul 25, 2025 May 18, 2023; Holland, MI, USA: Herrick District Library. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
First Responders, Motorcross Highlight Day 4 of Ottawa Co. Fair
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 24, 2025) - The back half of the 66th Ottawa County Fair begins on Thursday. First Responders will be spotlighted on this day four, with free gate entry for police, fir...
Jul 24, 2025 SJO Motorcross action from the 2024 Ottawa County Fair (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Fair)
Huffman's Lake Huron Swim Halted; Dreyer's Edmond Fitzgerald Relay Swim Nears
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 24, 2025) - One Lakeshore man's individual long-distance swimming effort has fallen short, while another man's team excursion nears. On Wednesday morning, Holland ophthal...
Jul 24, 2025 Dr. Bryan Huffman swimming in waters of Lake Huron. (courtesy photo)
City Councils in Holland, Saugatuck to Hold Discussions Tonight
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 23, 2025) - Two local municipal governing bodies will meet, but not decide on anything, in separate sessions this Wednesday evening. The 6 PM study session for the Holland Ci...
Jul 23, 2025 No Wake Zones on Kalamazoo Lake as of Jul. 23, 2025. (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Seniors, Vets, Monster Trucks Highlight Day 3 of Ottawa Co. Fair
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 23, 2025) - The 66th Ottawa County Fair reaches the halfway mark of its six-day annual run when the lights are turned off on Wednesday evening. Seniors and veterans wil...
Jul 23, 2025 The Elliott's Amusements Carnival at the Ottawa County Fair, Jul. 22, 2025 (photo courtesy Ottawa County Fair)
Ottawa Co. Board Eliminates Motto, Extends Interim Administrator's Agreement
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 23, 2025) - Another vestige of the changes made in Ottawa County government over the past two years has been removed. During Tuesday night's monthly Board of Commissio...
Jul 23, 2025 Jul. 22, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Members of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners discuss the issue of removing the county motto during a business meeting. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Ottawa Co. Board to Consider Motto Change, Rosema Contract Extension Tonight
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 22, 2025) - Another vestige of the changes made in Ottawa County government over the past two years could be removed on Tuesday night. On the agenda for the monthly Bo...
Jul 22, 2025 Ottawa County Motto 1/3/23 (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
