Author Archives: Jim Measel
Shorter cruise set to return for 2026 Branch County Car Show and Swap Meet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After a one year hiatus, the classic car cruise during the annual Branch County Car Show and Swap Meet will be back this year. But unlike in past years, the route will be shorte...
Feb 09, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Coldwater school board approves high school bond election resolution for May 5 ballot
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education took final action Monday night to put a 1.5 mill, $64 million bond proposal on the May 5 ballot. The proposal would fund signi...
Feb 09, 2026 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools You Tube channel
Quincy boys basketball wins 4th straight thanks to 13-point third quarter run
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Orioles boys basketball team won their fourth straight game on Friday night as they defeated the Maple Valley Lions 78-61 in a Big 8 Conference game inside of the Cooles...
Feb 06, 2026 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Branch and Hillsdale County officials continue talks on new animal control contract
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch and Hillsdale County officials are discussing a new animal control contract as the current agreement between the two counties is set to expire at the end of the year. The...
Feb 06, 2026 Courtesy Branch County Animal Control Facebook page
Commissioners hear presentation from MSU Department of Forestry on Bater Road property
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation from the Michigan State University Department of Forestry Chair during their Thursday work session on a possible 25...
Feb 05, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
CBPU Board approves fence improvements at Garfield and Bennett substations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In hopes of stopping animal related power outages at the Garfield substation, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved a request Wednesday night to in...
Feb 04, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
The Pigskin Prophet predicts Seattle victory in Super Bowl LX this Sunday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will hook up in Super Bowl LX on Sunday night in Santa Clara, California and it's time for the Pigskin Prophet to make his ...
Feb 04, 2026
Planning Commission turns down permit for proposed small tire repair shop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A divided Coldwater Planning Commission turned down a special land use permit from Mashal Ali Abdo on Monday night to operate a small tire repair shop in a vacant space at 36 Ea...
Feb 02, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Quincy loses to arch rival Reading in Big 8 Conference regular season wrestling finale
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Orioles wrapped up the regular season in Big 8 Conference on Wednesday as they lost to arch rival Reading 44-29 at the Coolest Gym in Michigan. The Orioles got wins from...
Jan 29, 2026 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools Facebook page
Cardinals drop Interstate 8 wrestling match at home to Hastings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Hastings Saxons used four pins and three match voids to defeat the Coldwater Cardinals 53-28 on Wednesday night in an Interstate 8 Conference match at the Coach Floyd Eby Gy...
Jan 29, 2026 Courtesy Coldwater Athletics Facebook page
