Author Archives: Jim Measel

Annual Housing Commission report presented to City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Housing Commission Executive Director Lori LaBundy presented the Commission's annual report to the Coldwater City Council during their meeting on Monday night. LaBundy...
Jim Measel Sep 22, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Four Branch County football teams have combined 13-3 record to start season
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After four weeks of the high school football season, the Quincy Orioles are 4-0 while Coldwater, Bronson and Union City are 3-1. Big wins last Friday night for the Cardinals, Or...
Jim Measel Sep 21, 2025

Bronson blasts Cassopolis 69-28, improve record to 3-1
CASSOPOLIS, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Vikings moved to 2-1 in the Southwest 10 Conference and 3-1 overall as they won 69-28 on Friday night at Cassopolis. To the best of our knowleged, it's the most poi...
Jim Measel Sep 19, 2025 Photo courtesy of Ferrell Mayes

Pigskin Prophet records second straight perfect week on high school predictions
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - After three weeks of the high school football season, the Pigskin Prophet is 11-1 in his Branch County high school football predictions after a second straight 4-0 week. Ove...
Jim Measel Sep 19, 2025

Branch County Commissioners pass resolution opposing State House FY 26 budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners suspended board rules and passed a Michigan Association of Counties resolution during their work session on Thursday which opposes a Sta...
Jim Measel Sep 18, 2025 bryndin / Depositphotos.com

Residents asked not to dump tires during October 11 Branch County scrap tire collection
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County will once again host a scrap tire event on Saturday, October 11 near the County Jail. Building and Grounds Manager Scott Walls will be managing the event which wil...
Jim Measel Sep 18, 2025 Map for Branch County scrap tire event on October 11. Courtesy Branch County Government

Walsh tells Commissioners progress is being made in contract negotiations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday afternoon that they were making progress in ongoing c...
Jim Measel Sep 18, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Information for new Coldwater Master Plan now being gathered
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Work on a new Master Plan for the City of Coldwater has gotten underway. Julie Tschirhart from Progressive Companies of Grand Rapids gave an update to the Coldwater Planning Com...
Jim Measel Sep 15, 2025 Julie Tschirhart from Progressive Companies of Grand Rapids. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Planning Commission recommends child care zoning changes to City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In an effort to update regulations for child care facilities, the Coldwater Planning Commission recommended to the City Council Monday night that they approve a zoning text amen...
Jim Measel Sep 15, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Union City moves to 3-0 with Alumni Field win over Sand Creek
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chargers used another fast start to defeat the Sand Creek Aggies 36-18 on Friday night at Alumni Field. The win improved the Chargers record to 3-0 overall and 2...
Jim Measel Sep 12, 2025

