Author Archives: Jim Measel
Coldwater, Bronson and UC still in MHSAA playoff field according to latest rankings
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The latest 11-player high school football playoff rankings from the M.H.S.A.A. show that Coldwater, Union City and Bronson would make the post season while Quincy is two spo...
Oct 18, 2025 Michigan High School Athletic Association logo. (Courtesy MHSAA)
Springport wins Big 8 Conference title with dramatic victory over Union City
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Springport Spartans ended the Union City Chargers bid for a fourth straight Big 8 Conference championship in dramatic fashion on Friday night as they rallied for two touchd...
Oct 17, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Pigskin Prophet goes Meh, looks for bounce back after .500 record in last week's predictions
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Pigskin Prophet had to settle for a .500 record last week which was his worst performance of 2025. As the kids would say, Meh! Piggy was 2-2 on the high school prognosti...
Oct 17, 2025
Coldwater ZBA approves fence variance for home at Belle and Michigan Avenues
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals granted a height variance request Wednesday night for a new five-foot residential fence at Belle and Michigan Avenues. The front yard fence...
Oct 15, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Stoll discusses Union Lake levels with fellow Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Tim Stoll said during Tuesday's meeting that he is still getting a lot of calls from residents in his district about Union Lake's low level. Stoll rep...
Oct 14, 2025
Commissioners appoint Hargrove and Mansfield to Board of Canvassers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners made a pair of appointments to the county's Board of Canvassers on Tuesday. Both the Branch County Democratic and Republican parties sub...
Oct 14, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Bronson City Council tables action on amended golf cart/UTV ordinance
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - For the second straight month, the Bronson City Council tabled formal action Monday night on proposed changes to the city's golf cart and UTV ordinance. The Council directed the c...
Oct 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube channel
City residents reminded about fall pickups of brush and yard waste
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's time to get the fall outdoor chores done before the onset of wintry weather. The City of Coldwater picked up bulk brush last week and will pick up brush one more time this ...
Oct 13, 2025 Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Work continues on Coldwater street construction projects
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Several street construction projects in the City of Coldwater are wrapping up. City Manager Keith Baker told the Coldwater City Council on Monday night that final paving for Nor...
Oct 13, 2025 Mirrorimages / Depositphotos.com
November 4 Election ballot in Coldwater features uncontested races
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four Coldwater City Council seats and the office of the Mayor are on the November 4 ballot in the City of Coldwater. Applications for absentee ballots for the November election ...
Oct 13, 2025 marinini / Depositphotos.com
