Author Archives: Jim Measel
SUP for child care center in former church approved by Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use Permit Monday night which would allow a child care center to operate in a former church at 430 West Chicago...
Jul 21, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Construction manager contract approved for City Hall/BPD project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved a construction manager contract with D.J. Construction Company Monday night for the Bronson City Hall and Police Department Project. D.J. Constru...
Jul 15, 2025 Bronson City Attorney Chuck Lillis and City Manager Brandon Mersman. Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube Channel.
Branch County Commissioners hear complaints on various lake issues
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners heard concerns about low lake levels, weed control and a lack of action on clogged drains from lake residents during the public comment ...
Jul 15, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Council introduces CBPU grease trap/interceptor inspection ordinance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced a Coldwater Board of Public Utilities ordinance and resolution on Monday night that implements an inspection process for all industrial and...
Jul 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
City Council discusses fireworks complaints, homelessness, and vandalism
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council tried to address complaints at the end of Monday night's meeting about fireworks, homeless persons in Coldwater, and a recent increase in vandalism. C...
Jul 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Coldwater Township provides assistance to BCSD efforts to replace tasers and handguns
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Township came to the financial aid of the Branch County Sheriff's Department this week. Sheriff Fred Blankenship wants to replace outdated tasers and modify the type o...
Jul 11, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Township Facebook page
Proposed budget timeline presented to Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Under a timeline for putting together Branch County's 2026 budget, the Branch County Board of Commissioners would take final action on the proposed spending plan on November 25....
Jul 10, 2025 Ervins Strauhmanis / CC
Commissioners bring forward Walsh's request to end county furlough days
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward during their work session on Thursday a request from County Administrator Frank Walsh to end furlough days for county em...
Jul 10, 2025 olanstock / Depositphotos.com
Branch County Chief Public Defender job opening attracts four applicants
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The deadline for applications to be submitted for the open Branch County Chief Public Defender position passed last week. Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Board ...
Jul 10, 2025 Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com
Coldwater H.D.C. approves request for Children's Museum sunflower
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness request from the Children's Museum of Branch County Wednesday afternoon for a sunf...
Jul 09, 2025 Children’s Museum of Branch County Executive Director Shana Grife. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel.
