Author Archives: Jim Measel
Ryall enters no contest plea in South Monroe pepper spray incident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A September 15 sentencing hearing has been scheduled after one of two suspects in a South Monroe Street pepper spray incident last February entered into a plea agreement with Br...
Aug 18, 2025 Chris Potter / CC
Zierle gets prison sentence of up to 50 years on sex and drug charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former night custodian for Union City Community Schools was ordered to serve up to 50 years in prison on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court after he was arrested in March o...
Aug 18, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Swick credits new contract with increased staffing at Branch County 9-1-1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new three year contract between Branch County and the union representing 9-1-1 dispatchers has improved the manpower situation at Branch County Central Dispatch to the point w...
Aug 13, 2025 alexmillos / Depositphotos.com
Walsh reports to Commissioners on union talks and budget work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Board of Commissioners Tuesday that contract negotiations with unions representing county employees are heading in the right dir...
Aug 12, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Sale of 2016 V.A. van approved by Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a request from the Veterans Affairs office Tuesday to sell a 2016 Ford Transit Van to Cole Ford Lincoln of Coldwater f...
Aug 12, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page
Downtown Streetscape engineering contract approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A preliminary engineering contract for the U.S. 12 Downtown Coldwater Streetscape Project was approved Monday night by the Coldwater City Council. Spaulding DeDecker of Grand Ra...
Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Location of Jim Stout bandshell in Heritage Park approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the location of a bandshell and amphitheater in Heritage Park Monday night that will honor the late local entertainer, businessman and artist...
Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
City Council approves second resolution for Sidewalk Maintenance & Improvement Program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the next step Monday night which officials hope will lead to the Establishment of a Residential City Sidewalk Maintenance and Improvement Pro...
Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
CBPU Board approves change in after hours help desk support
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved a recommendation on Wednesday night to change the company that provides the utility's after hours help desk s...
Aug 06, 2025
Union City school district voters pass $19.11 million 30-year bond
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Community School district voters approved a $19.11 million, 30-year bond issue aimed at transforming their aging facilitiesp Tuesday. According to the unofficial res...
Aug 05, 2025 Courtesy Union City Community Schools
