Category Archives: Local News
Panel Discussion on Disability Inclusion Along Lakeshore Set for Tuesday
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 15, 2025) - As a national reset on the matter of inclusion appears to be taking place, a local discussion on one aspect of this is set for Tuesday morning. Community M...
Apr 15, 2025 Dr. Michael Brashears (photo courtesy House of Representative, State of Michigan)
UPDATE: Second Round of Service Restoration in Natural Gas Leak Underway
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2025) - It's nearly "job done" for crews looking to restore natural gas service to around 5,200 Michigan Gas Utilities customers in the Fennville-Saugatuck-Douglas ...
Apr 14, 2025 A utility worker works on gas service. (Michigan Gas Utilities photo courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Could Lawsuits Ensue Following Allegan Co. Natural Gas Line Rupture?
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2025) - Now that a ruptured natural gas transmission line near Fennville has been repaired, and around 5,200 Michigan Gas Utilities customers have their heat back on,...
Apr 14, 2025 A utility worker works on a natural gas meter. (Michigan Gas Utilities photo courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Zeeland Man Hospitalized After Tractor Flips on Top of Him
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2025) - An 80-year-old man is hospitalized after being trapped under a tractor at a residence east of Zeeland on Saturday evening. No name was disclosed as Ottaw...
Apr 12, 2025 ahasoft / Depositphotos.com
Dream of Holland Veterans Park Closer to Reality
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2025) - The dream of a dedicated park to honor those who have served their country with distinction along the Lakeshore could become a reality sometime this year. A...
Apr 12, 2025 An aerial view of a proposed Veterans Park in Park Township. (image courtesy Holland Area Veterans Council)
GVSU Names Drake Top Academic Officer
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 11, 2025) - Grand Valley State University has taken the "interim" off of Dr. Jennifer Drake's title. On Friday, the Allendale-based school of higher education announced...
Apr 11, 2025 GVSU Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jennifer Drake (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Windmill Island Gardens Preps for Monday Season Opening
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 11, 2025) - The symbol of Holland is celebrating it's 60th anniversary. When Windmill Island Gardens opens for the season on Monday, it will begin the 61st year in which ...
Apr 11, 2025 June 20, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The DeZwaan Windmill at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Hoekstra's Ambassadorial Appointment Confirmed by US Senate
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 10, 2025) - Pete Hoekstra should soon be packing his bags from his Lakeshore home and heading out into another international diplomatic adventure. Pending acceptance of hi...
Apr 10, 2025 Pete Hoekstra (file photo, Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Natural Gas Leak Cuts Service to Fennville, Saugatuck/Douglas
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 10, 2025) - With temperatures hovering just above the freezing mark, around 5,200 customers of Michigan Gas Utilities in the Fennville, Saugatuck and Douglas areas spen...
Apr 10, 2025 Michigan Gas Utilities (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Local Manufacturers Express Pessimism in Monthly GVSU Survey
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 10, 2025) - Although President Trump will pause some US tariffs for 90 days, the effect on businesses won't be felt for a while. Uncertainty has increased and confidenc...
Apr 10, 2025 Dr. Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research at Grand Valley State University (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
