OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Over two million people visit the shorelines of Ottawa County each year. Since 2002, Ottawa County has reported more than 130 current-related incidents, making it statistically ...

PARK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Drivers and soon-to-be beachgoers may notice a change on Ottawa Beach Road near Holland this week as Ottawa County tries out a road diet. The new lane configuration put ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — If you’ve been out to any West Michigan beaches yet this year, you may have noticed that there’s a little bit more of them to enjoy, and experts say it should stay that way ...

GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — One of West Michigan’s favorite dog beaches is set to fully reopen after four years. Kirk Park in Ottawa County will be open all day to dogs without a leash ...

A scene along the Ottawa River near Westboro. A man drowned in the river this week; his son was taken to hospital. (Credit: Tony Caldwell) The drowning death of a man near Westboro Beach on Wednesday ...

Heading to the beach? You’re in luck — Ottawa’s public beaches are safe for swimming as of July 14 at 5 p.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Ottawa Public Health: Britannia Beach ...

PARK TOWNSHIP -- Not seeing any signs advising swimmers of the high E. coli levels this past weekend, Jim Wisch and his family, who were vacationing in West Michigan, jumped into Lake Michigan at ...

Heading to the beach? You’re in luck — Ottawa’s public beaches are open for swimming as of Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. Here’s the latest beach water quality report from Ottawa Public Health: Britannia Beach ...

The video highlights an unexpected beach area in Ottawa that offers a rare waterfront experience within the city limits. Viewers see how the location combines natural scenery with recreational space ...