Author Archives: Jim Measel

Health Board gives Burns merit pay, Luparello one year contract renewal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Board of Health for the Community Health Agency voted during their October 3 meeting to give Health Officer Rebecca Burns $5,000 in merit pay per her contract, as she has re...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Local athletics to benefit from McDonald's digital fundraiser
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Modern technology helped McDonald's restaurants across Michigan support local high school athletic programs on October, raising over $147,000 during the inaugural High Schoo...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC

Two drivers injured in crash on Mechanic Road in Hillsdale County
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A two vehicle collision on Mechanic Road near North Bunn Road on Wednesday afternoon sent both drivers to the Hillsdale Community Health Center. The Hillsdale County Sher...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

KCC Foundation announces 30 recipients of 24-25 Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarships
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Kellogg Community College Foundation has announced that 30 students will receive $19,500 in total awards as part of the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholars...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Kellogg Community College

Coldwater girls volleyball team defeats Hastings 3-0 in Interstate 8 match
HASTINGS, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Cardinals won an Interstate 8 match at Hastings on Wednesday night as they defeated the Saxons three games to nothing by scores of 25-16, 25-19, 25-20. Top stats: A...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 The 2024 Coldwater Cardinal varsity girls volleyball team. (Photo credit: Prater Studios)

Altrusa presents theater marquee grant to Bronson Community Foundation
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Community Foundation was presented with a $3,000 grant from Altrusa International of Branch County on Wednesday that will be used to repair the roof on the Bronson The...
Jim Measel Oct 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of Patrick Bird

No contact ordered for portion of St. Joseph River in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - A no contact advisory has been issued for portions of the St. Joseph River in Three Rivers following a major wastewater spill earlier this week. Three Rivers Wastewater Super...
Jim Measel Oct 16, 2024 Courtesy City of Three Rivers

Millage information available during Algansee Fire Safety Day
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Voters in Algansee Township will be asked on November 5 to pass a millage for fire protection and equipment. The township is seeking approval to levy one mill over the n...
Jim Measel Oct 16, 2024 Courtesy Algansee Township Fire Department

Coldwater Police and Fire Departments investigate industrial park arson
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Police and Fire Departments are investigating what they are calling an arson fire that destroyed a former livestock building Wednesday morning at 100 Industrial Av...
Jim Measel Oct 16, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Legg Middle School girls volleyball teams beaten by Hastings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Legg Middle School girls volleyball teams took on Hastings on Tuesday night. The 8th grade A team lost the first two games 20-25, 14-25 before winning the third game 15-3. H...
Jim Measel Oct 16, 2024 The 2024 Legg Middle School 8th Grade "A" girls volleyball team. (Photo credit: Prater Studios)

