Author Archives: Jim Measel

MDOT plans sealcoating work this week on I-69 Business Loop
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to perform sealcoating work on the I-69 Business Loop in Branch County this week. According to a news release that was issued...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2024 Michigan Department of Transportation

BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T sponsors new Union City softball scoreboard
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank and Trust is sponsoring the new scoreboard for the Union City High School softball program. It will not only provide crucial game updates but also contri...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2024 Courtesy Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Facebook page

Driver of suspected stolen vehicle arrested after high speed chase
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Parma man was arraigned on Sunday in Branch County District Court on a pair of charges following a high speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle out of Tennessee. 40-year-old Lawrenc...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2024 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Bronson volleyball records three wins in home quad meet
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson's girls volleyball team did not drop a set as they won three matches on Saturday in a quad meet that they hosted. The Vikings defeated Jonesville 25-9, 25-13, 25-13, Adria...
Jim Measel Sep 08, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Viking Athletics Facebook page

Coldwater varsity volleyball competes at Cereal City Invitational
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Varsity Girls Volleyball team took part in the Cereal City Tournament at Harper Creek on Saturday. The Cardinals finished second in their pool thanks to a pair ...
Jim Measel Sep 08, 2024 The 2024 Coldwater Cardinal varsity girls volleyball team. (Photo credit: Prater Studios)

Bronson's Hathaway finishes second at BC Lakeview Cross Country Invitational
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Both the Bronson and Quincy cross country teams competed at the Battle Creek Lakeview Invitational on Saturday. The results were divided into big and small school divisions. ...
Jim Measel Sep 08, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Vikings Facebook page

Union City boys take first place trophy at Centreville Invitational
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater and Union City cross country teams competed on Saturday at the Centreville Invitational. The meet was divided into two races, one for ninth and tenth graders, th...
Jim Measel Sep 07, 2024

Legg Middle School cross country teams both finish sixth at Centreville Invitational
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The Legg Middle School cross country team competed at the Centerville Invitational on Saturday. The results are below. The boys team placed 6th overall with 108 points. Hunter...
Jim Measel Sep 07, 2024

Commissioners put off wage and job classification study until 2025
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A study into wages and job classifications for Branch County employees will apparently wait until after the new County Administrator takes office on January 1, 2025. The Branch ...
Jim Measel Sep 06, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Vague threat possibly made against Angola schools deemed not credible
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - Extra precautions were taken on Friday after the Angola Police Department said they were contacted by the FBI about a vague threat that was possibly made against an Angola school. ...
Jim Measel Sep 06, 2024 Courtesy Angola Police Department Facebook page
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