Category Archives: Local News

More Bird Flu Cases Reported Along Lakeshore
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 11, 2025) - The bird flu continues to confound poultry providers along the Lakeshore. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced th...
Gary Stevens Nov 11, 2025 dizanna / Depositphotos.com

Changes Coming to Lakewood Cemetery
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 11, 2025) - Addressing the need for burial space is behind the installation of a columbarium at a final place of rest along the Lakeshore. On Tuesday afternoon, the fir...
Gary Stevens Nov 11, 2025 Lakewood Cemetery (contributed photo)

New Members Sworn In, Housekeeping Slated for Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2025) - It's a Monday evening of resetting things for the Holland City Council. The Tulip City's governing panel will have two new members sworn in, as Abby Klomparen...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2025 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio

Park Rules Postings and Proposed Changes Before Saugatuck City Council Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2025) - As the outdoor park season has ended, for the most part, in 2025, a Lakeshore community is using this time to go over how it handles its public recreation s...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2025 Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)

First Wintry Weather of Season Predicted for Lakeshore
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 10, 2025) - With the Lakeshore under a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service, from 10 AM Monday through 4 AM on Tuesday, it's time for area motori...
Gary Stevens Nov 10, 2025 An Ottawa County Road Commission Snowplow at work. (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Road Commission)

UPDATE: US-131 Reopened Again in NE Allegan Co. After Another Low Bridge Incident
DORR TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2025) - For now, US-131 is back flowing in both directions between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. This main route was blocked off on Monday evening by another incident ...
Gary Stevens Nov 8, 2025 US-131

Two Drivers Hospitalized After West Olive Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - The drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash in West Olive on Friday afternoon were hospitalized. No names were mentioned by Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant...
Gary Stevens Nov 7, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Rehabilitation Program at Allegan Co. Jail Holds "Graduation" Ceremony
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - The traditional role of a county sheriff is, to many, just operate the county jail. However, just housing the accused and convicted is not enough. That's the p...
Gary Stevens Nov 7, 2025 The Allegan County Jail & Sheriff's Office Headquarters (photo courtesy Allegan County, MIchigan)

Holland's Tropical House Site Nears Complete Razing
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - As a new landmark in Holland nears its grand opening next Friday, remnants of a historic landmark in the Tulip City may be gone by then. Crews should wrap up, ...
Gary Stevens Nov 7, 2025 Sept. 26, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; The historic Holland Greenhouse. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Allegan Co. Prosecutor Curious About Looming New State Bar Exam
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - In the relatively near future, there will be a new bar exam for prospective attorneys in Michigan. The state Supreme Court, in conjunction with the Board of La...
Gary Stevens Nov 7, 2025 Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Villar (courtesy photo)
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