Author Archives: Jim Measel
BUSINESS BEAT: Little River Railroad's Pumpkin Train running next 3 Sundays
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There is still time this month to enjoy a Sunday afternoon train ride aboard the Little River Railroad's Pumpkin Train. The train will be operating on October 13, 20, and 27...
Oct 11, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Country
Drought conditions worsen, most of Branch County still abnormally dry
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows worsening drought conditions as the dry weather continued this week. While most of Branch, Hillsdale and St. Joseph Cou...
Oct 11, 2024 Courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor
Branch County holding scrap tire recycling event on Saturday morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Do you live in Branch County and have some scrap tires on your property you want to get rid of? A free Branch County Scrap Tire Recycling event will be held on Saturday morning....
Oct 11, 2024 Jayme del Rosario / CC
City of Coldwater road millage proposal on November 5th ballot
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A City of Coldwater bond proposal for future road projects in the city is on the November fifth ballot. City Manager Keith Baker says it's a millage renewal but they can't call ...
Oct 10, 2024 Meutia Widodo / CC
Coldwater's Haunted Forest set for Friday and Saturday at Rotary Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Haunted Forest on Friday and Saturday night at Rotary Park. A special adventure through the woods catere...
Oct 10, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Bronson Planning Commission schedules public hearing on recreational marijuana
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 21 as they seek input from the community on allowing recreational marijuana facilities in the City of...
Oct 10, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Rampit USA joins Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Rampit USA has joined the Chamber. Rampit USA Specializes in commercial, residential, and portable wheelchair and handi...
Oct 10, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Coldwater boys tennis team finish in 6th place tie at MHSAA Regional meet
VICKSBURG, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Boys Tennis team finished their season at the M.H.S.A.A. Division Three Regional meet hosted by Vicksburg on Wednesday as they ended up in a sixth place tie with f...
Oct 10, 2024 The 2024 Coldwater Cardinal boys tennis team. (Photo credit: Prater Studios)
Courtroom renovation bids scheduled to come back before Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to consider bids from Abonmarche Byce for renovations to the Circuit, District and Probate Courts during their October 17 ...
Oct 09, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
BCSD looking to sell damaged 2017 vehicle, bids now being accepted
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department has a vehicle for sale that was once part of their motor vehicle fleet. Branch County Commissioner Randall Hazelbaker said during Tuesday'...
Oct 09, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
