Author Archives: Jim Measel

BUSINESS BEAT: Cole Ford hosting second annual Trunk or Treat
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Cole Ford in Coldwater will host a free Trunk or Treat for the second straight year on Wednesday, October 23 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. At least 30 local businesses have si...
Jim Measel Oct 15, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Branch County included in Freeze Warning for Wednesday morning
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is included in a Freeze Warning that has been issued for the early morning hours of Wednesday. The Freeze Warning is in effect from 2:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. a...
Jim Measel Oct 15, 2024 Courtesy National Weather Service

City Council introduces ordinance that would end marijuana grows in industrial zones
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Following a recommendation from the Coldwater Planning Commission, the Coldwater City Council voted 7-2 on Monday to introduce an ordinance that would eliminate marijuana grow e...
Jim Measel Oct 14, 2024 Elsa Olofsson / CC

Respiratory Illness Vaccines now available at Community Health Agency offices
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced they have COVID-19, Flu, RSV, Pneumonia, and Pertussis vaccines available at all of their offices. The agen...
Jim Measel Oct 14, 2024 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page

Donated supplies for hurricane relief from Branch County arrive in North Carolina
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - As North Carolina residents try to put their lives back together after Hurricane Helene, they got help this weekend from some generous Branch County residents. Joe and Patti...
Jim Measel Oct 14, 2024 Photo courtesy of Patti Gibson Facebook page

Quincy Fire Department accepting applications for paid on call firefighters
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Fire Department is still accepting applications for the position of "Paid-on-Call Firefighter" to establish an eligibility list for future openings. They are seeking pro...
Jim Measel Oct 14, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Fire Department Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Free Senior Health Fair and Expo this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There will be a free Senior Health Fair and Expo this Saturday, October 19 at the Hope Church located at 200 North Fremont in Coldwater. Come explore a wide range of health &...
Jim Measel Oct 14, 2024 Courtesy H.C. Burnside Senior Center Facebook page

Coldwater's Ken Smoker named to BCAM Hall of Honor
PONTIAC, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater High School girls basketball coach Ken Smoker was named to the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan's Hall of Honor over the weekend in Pontiac. Smoker has dedicat...
Jim Measel Oct 14, 2024 Coldwater girls basketball coach Ken Smoker named to BCAM's Hall of Honor.

Bronson and Quincy take part in 60th annual Sturgis Kiwanis cross country invitational
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson and Quincy cross country teams competed on Saturday at the 60th annual Kiwanis Invitational in Sturgis. In the overall final standings in the girls meet, Bronson finis...
Jim Measel Oct 13, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Vikings Athletics Facebook page

Four varsity Coldwater cross country runners earn medals at Sturgis Kiwanis Invitational
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater High School boys and girls cross country teams ran at the 60th annual Sturgis Kiwanis Invitational on Saturday. The boys varsity finished sixth overall while the gir...
Jim Measel Oct 13, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Cardinal Cross Country Facebook page

