Author Archives: Jim Measel
Tornado responders thanked during Commissioners meeting, recovery update presented
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A number of public safety members as well as individuals, businesses and non-profit groups were publicly thanked during the Branch County Board of Commissioners work session on ...
Mar 19, 2026
County Commissioners approve Union Lake tornado demolition fee waiver through April 8
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An emergency waiver of demolition fees for Union Lake residents impacted by the March 6 tornado was approved on Thursday by Branch County Commissioners following a recommendatio...
Mar 19, 2026
ZBA denies front yard setback variance for planned Chick-fil-A in former Rite Aid building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Chick-fil-A wants to open up a restaurant in the former Rite Aid store at 450 East Chicago in Coldwater but a request for a front yard setback reduction variance for the one-and...
Mar 18, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Coldwater school board approves purchase of vape sensors for CHS and Legg Middle School
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education approved a request Monday night to purchase new vape sensors for Coldwater High School and Legg Middle School. The amount of m...
Mar 16, 2026 Vaping360 / CC
Bronson filing application for DNR grant to help fund proposed Kiwanis Dog Park
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson will try again to get a Michigan D.N.R. grant to help fund a proposed Kiwanis Club Dog Park. The Bronson City Council passed a resolution on Monday night which...
Mar 12, 2026 eldadcarin / Depositphotos.com
City Council passes ordinance that amends Coldwater fire codes covering food trucks
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council passed a pair of ordinances Monday night which amends the city's fire codes covering food trucks. Fire Chief Dave Schmaltz said two weeks ago when the...
Mar 11, 2026 ekostsov / Depositphotos.com
Walsh tells Commissioners FEMA funds will be sought, Sheriff reports on Union Lake devastation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Branch County Board of Commissioners Tuesday they will seek Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds for all the expense...
Mar 10, 2026 (photo courtesy 517Drone Video and Photography)
City Council introduces property maintenance code update in front of packed Chamber
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced an ordinance Monday night that would update the International Property Maintenance Code for the city which was first adopted in 2002. The a...
Mar 09, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Traffic signal at State and Marshall to be replaced following approval of $42,200 bid by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new traffic signal will be going in soon at the intersection of State and Marshall Streets. The Coldwater City Council approved a bid of just over $42,200 from Severance Elect...
Mar 09, 2026
Coldwater City Council passes ordinances which increase parking violation fines up to $25
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council adopted a pair of ordinances Monday night which increases fines for parking violations for the first time in 30 years. Director of Public Safety Joe S...
Mar 09, 2026 Coldwater Director of Public Safety Joe Scheid. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
