Category Archives: Local News
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Slated for Park Twp. Marine Unit Site
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - A continued law enforcement presence on Lake Macatawa will be formally assured on Monday afternoon. The Park Township Fire Department has a 3 PM ribbon-cutt...
Apr 27, 2026 Mar. 19, 2026; Park Twp., MI, USA; A Park Township fire truck enters the site of the new Marine Division station, with a new sign displayed. (photo courtesy Park Township Fire Department)
Saugatuck City Council to Address Planning Commission Ethics Issue Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - A Lakeshore community hopes to put an unpleasant situation behind it on Monday evening. During the biweekly Saugatuck City Council meeting, members will be ...
Apr 27, 2026 City of Saugatuck, Michigan (image courtesy City of Saugatuck)
Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Striking Dog in West Olive
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 27, 2026) - A 58-year-old West Olive man was seriously injured after striking a dog with his motorcycle on Sunday evening in West Olive. No name was disclosed by Ottaw...
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Motorist Hospitalized After Saturday Night Crash on I-196
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 26, 2026) - A 42-year-old Holland man was seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash east of Holland on Saturday night. First responders were dispatched to I...
Apr 26, 2026
Population Growth Continues in Ottawa Co.
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2026) - The Lakeshore is not only a destination attraction for tourism, but is apparently one for residency as well. That's according to recent numbers disclosed b...
Apr 24, 2026 (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Unemployment Down Along Lakeshore in February, According to State Officials
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2026) - Joblessness slid along the Lakeshore and across the state in February. That's according to numbers disclosed on Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technol...
Apr 24, 2026 Got Credit / CC
Two Hospitalized in North Side Pileup
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2026) - A three-vehicle pileup on Holland's North Side, one of which was a motorcycle, hospitalized two motorists on Thursday evening. No names were disclosed by...
Apr 24, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
School Funding Debate Continues as State Lawmakers Debate FY 27 Budget
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2026) - As state lawmakers continue budget discussions in Lansing, a non-profit public education advocacy group has a virtual roundtable set for Thursday afternoon to...
Apr 23, 2026 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com
Hope Professor Sees Uptick in Faith Among Youth
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2026) - The number of young men in the US who say religion is "very important" in their lives is seeing an up tick. That's according to a new Gallup poll, which showe...
Apr 23, 2026 Hope College Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Jim DeBoer (photo courtesy Hope College)
Motorist Hospitalized After Vehicle Mishap Near Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2026) - A 42-year-old Grand Haven woman was hospitalized after her vehicle apparently caused some mayhem south of Grand Haven on Wednesday evening. According...
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