Author Archives: Jim Measel
Branch County 2026 general fund budget approved by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's 2026 general fund budget of over $19-point-2 million was formally adopted by the Board of Commissioners Wednesday. County Administrator Frank Walsh said there ha...
Nov 12, 2025 Wongphoto / Depositphotos.com
New contracts with District Court and BCSD unions approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved new three year contract agreements with unions representing District Court and Sheriff's Department employees during t...
Nov 12, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Public hearing on possible changes to Bronson Golf Cart/UTV ordinance conducted
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council hosted a public hearing Monday night on possible changes to the city's golf cart and UTV ordinance. Discussions during previous meetings centered on hours...
Nov 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube channel
Bronson Clerk-Treasurer accepts finance position with Branch County government
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is looking for a new Clerk-Treasurer after Tricia Rzepka recently accepted a position with Branch County government. Rzepka will begin her new duties in the Ad...
Nov 11, 2025 Tricia Rzepka has accepted a position with Branch County Government. Photo courtesy of the Village of Quincy
City Council approves professional services agreement for Phase 2 of Western Meadows
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is ready to move forward with the second phase of the Western Meadows project. The Coldwater City Council approved a $34,000 professional services agreemen...
Nov 10, 2025 Western Meadows First Phase. Courtesy City of Coldwater
City Council approve number of appointments by Coldwater Mayor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a number of appointments and reappointments to various boards made by Mayor Tom Kramer Monday night. Benjamin Jewell was reappointed to the B...
Nov 10, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Engineering contract for '26 road projects approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the 2025 construction season will soon be coming to an end, the City of Coldwater already has plans in place for 2026 road projects. The Coldwater City Council approved an...
Nov 10, 2025 Y-Boychenko / Depositphotos.com
Commissioners to conduct Walsh's annual performance review November 20
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners have scheduled County Administrator Frank Walsh's annual performance review for November 20. As allowed under the Michigan Open Meetings...
Nov 10, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Branch County Courtroom renovations scheduled to be done by December 21
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The renovations of the courtrooms in the Branch County Courthouse which began in July are almost complete. The Branch County Board of Commissioners were told during their work s...
Nov 08, 2025 Proposed Branch County Circuit Court room. Courtesy Branch County web site and Abonmarche Byce
Branch County looks to add Employee Assistance Program in 2026
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Plans are moving forward for the establishment of a Branch County Employee Assistance Program. County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Board of Commissioners during their work...
Nov 07, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
