Author Archives: Jim Measel
Branch County expecting two opioid settlement payments in 2022
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told County Commissioners during their work session last Thursday that as it stands now, the county can expect to get two payments during ...
Dec 21, 2021 K-State Research and Extension / CC
Sign from old Branch County Jail now hangs at new facility
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The new $28 million Branch County Jail has a part of the old jail when it was located in downtown Coldwater years ago. Sheriff John Pollack pointed out to County Commissioners d...
Dec 21, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
BCSD Sgt. John Crews presented with Lifesaving Award for saving baby's life
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Branch County Sheriff's Department sergeant has been honored for his efforts to save the life of a baby last August. Sgt. John Crews was honored with the Lifesaving Award duri...
Dec 20, 2021 Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office
Frisbie tells Commissioners LifeCare Ambulance is still trying to fill vacancies
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Just like so many other businesses these days, LifeCare Ambulance continues to have issues with filling full time vacancies. Regional Vice President Steve Frisbie told the Branc...
Dec 20, 2021
BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR holds annual installation of officers and Christmas party
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Association of Realtors Installation of Officers and Christmas Party was held at The Broadway Grille on December 9. BCAR President Angie Marsh recognized membe...
Dec 20, 2021 Jill Bowers is the Branch County Association of Realtors 2021 Realtor of the Year. Photo courtesy of BCAR
UC boys basketball hang on to defeat Buchanan, Chard earns 100th career win
BUCHANAN, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chargers boys basketball team improved to 3-1 on Saturday afternoon with a 47-45 non-conference victory at Buchanan. The victory gave Head Coach Ben Chard his 100t...
Dec 20, 2021 Photo courtesy Union City Athletics Facebook page
White Christmas unlikely in Branch County, highs near 50 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - If you're dreaming of a White Christmas in Branch County, keep dreaming. It does not look like it's going to happen if this week's forecast from the National Weather Service...
Dec 20, 2021 Coconino National Forest, Ariz.
Coldwater bowlers sweep Sturgis Trojan Baker Bash at Bronson's Strike Zone
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Cardinal Varsity bowlers opened their seasons by sweeping the Sturgis Trojan Baker Bash on Sunday at the Strike Zone in Bronson. The Coldwater Girls rolled a 12 game qualifyin...
Dec 20, 2021 Photo courtesy of Coldwater Athletics Facebook page
Quincy goes 2-3 at Battle Creek Central's Holiday Duals
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Quincy went 2-3 on Saturday at Battle Creek Central's Holiday Duals. The Orioles defeated Saranac 34-12 and Lansing Eastern 48-12 but were beaten by Jackson 48-30, Lakeshore ...
Dec 19, 2021
Union City wins Coldwater Classic Championship, defeats Bronson in finals
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chargers won four matches on Saturday to capture the 2021 Coldwater Classic Championship. It was the Chargers second tournament championship of the season. Union ...
Dec 19, 2021
