Author Archives: Jim Measel

New SMS User Privacy Policy approved by CBPU Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved a new Short Message Service User Privacy Policy on Wednesday which governs the use of SMS for mobile devices ...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Bronson defeats Prairie Heights to complete Branch County football sweep
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Vikings completed a sweep for Branch County teams in the opening week of the 2025 high school football season on Friday night as they defeated the Prairie Heights Pant...
Jim Measel Aug 29, 2025 Picture by MWC's Jim Measel

Quincy romps to 64-6 opening night victory over East Jackson, Orioles end 14-game losing streak
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Orioles not only ended a 14 game losing streak on Thursday night, they smashed it to bits as the Orioles dominated an undermanned East Jackson Trojans squad in a 64-6 vi...
Jim Measel Aug 28, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

DDA Board told two new businesses will open soon in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Economic Development Coordinator Erin Veysey told the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday morning that two new businesses will be openin...
Jim Measel Aug 27, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Grand Rapids artist finishes work on Children's Museum mural
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After two weeks of work, a new mural on the side of the Children's Museum of Branch County is now in place. Rhiannan Sibbald Studio of Grand Rapids performed the work on the mas...
Jim Measel Aug 27, 2025 Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page

City of Coldwater to enter into national opioid settlement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's not a large amount of money but the City of Coldwater is eligible to get between $4,000 and $6,000 over 15 years after the State of Michigan entered into a national opioid ...
Jim Measel Aug 25, 2025 K-State Research and Extension / CC

City Council votes 6-1 to revisit D.M.S. child warning signs policy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council changed course on Monday night and voted 6-1 to revisit a Department of Municipal Services policy regarding child warning signs in the City of Coldwat...
Jim Measel Aug 25, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Walsh details plans for balanced 2026 budget to County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh spelled out to County Commissioners during Thursday's work session that he wants a balance 2026 budget and that the general fund balance ...
Jim Measel Aug 21, 2025 GotCredit / CC

County prepares contract offers to unions representing police and court employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday they will be making contract offers to four bargainin...
Jim Measel Aug 21, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Hagaman named to fill vacant Quincy Village Council position
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council filled an open seat on Tuesday night as they appointed Katie Hagaman to serve out Ryan Smead's term. Smead resigned recently from the Council to accept t...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

