Author Archives: Jim Measel

City Council passes agreement with Branch County on radio usage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council adopted a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between the city and Branch County Government on Monday night that outlines terms and conditions f...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2025

City of Coldwater sending out winter tax bills next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Winter property tax bills will be mailed to residents in the City of Coldwater next week. City Manager Keith Baker says payments can begin being received on Monday, December 1. ...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Resolution approved to pursue bond for CHS renovations and upgrades
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution Monday night which authorizes the district to move forward with a $64 million bond proposal ...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 Becky Simonds and Shana Grife from the Bond Steering Committee made a presentation during Monday's Coldwater School Board meeting. Photo courtesy CCS You Tube channel

Lawsuit settlements with Beckhusen and Thompson Construction approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two lawsuits against the City of Coldwater have been settled. The Coldwater City Council took formal action on the legal actions Monday night after they discussed the matters fo...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com

Busy 2026 in store for Coldwater street and sidewalk construction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a $55,000 Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck Engineering of Lansing Monday night which begins the process for the 2026 constructio...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Pigskin Prophet attempts to predict MHSAA football semifinals
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - In the tradition of legendary Detroit Free Press prep sportswriters Hal Schram and Mick McCabe, the Pigskin Prophet will attempt to pick the Michigan high school football se...
Jim Measel Nov 21, 2025

Commissioners bring forward request for DNR watercraft controls investigation on Long Lake
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Following a public hearing during their work session on Thursday, the Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a resolution to next week's regular meeting that reque...
Jim Measel Nov 20, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Government

DDA Board agrees to sponsorship of 2026 Cultural Jubilee
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved a resolution Wednesday morning which allows the D.D.A. to be one of the sponsors for next May's Cultural Jubilee. ...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House Facebook page.

Efforts continue to find grant funding for repairs to historic First Presbyterian Church steeple
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Efforts continue to find funding to repair the historic steeple atop of the First Presbyterian Church of Coldwater. Branch County Economic Development Coordinator Erin Veysey to...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater First Presbyterian Church Facebook page

Pigskin Prophet finishes 2025 high school predictions with 26-13 record
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The high school football season ended for Branch County teams last Friday night as Bronson was beaten by Hanover-Horton 20-12 in a M.H.S.A.A. Division Seven District title g...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2025
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