Author Archives: Jim Measel

Girls Basketball: Coldwater and Bronson get conference wins
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater girls basketball team jumped out to a 19-3 first quarter lead and cruised to a 48-20 Interstate 8 Conference win at Jackson Northwest on Tuesday night. Mya Por...
Jim Measel Jan 08, 2025 yobro10 / Depositphotos.com

Quincy boys hoop squad score home court win over Mendon
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy's boys basketball team romped to a 70-38 victory over Mendon on Tuesday night in the Coolest Gym in Michigan. The Orioles started off well, outscoring Mendon 16-6. Another s...
Jim Measel Jan 08, 2025 Quincy Oriole logo

High number of transportation and emergency relief requests made by local vets
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Applications to be the next Branch County Veterans Service officer are being accepted through next Friday, January 17, 2025. After initially announcing his retirement then resci...
Jim Measel Jan 07, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page

Hazelbaker named County Commission Chair, Stoll named Vice Chair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Randall Hazelbaker was selected as the Chair of the Branch County Board of Commissioners for 2025 during their organizational session on Tuesday morning. He previously served as...
Jim Measel Jan 07, 2025 Courtesy Randall Hazelbaker Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Commercial lender from Northern Initiatives making Coldwater stop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Commercial Lender Venard Roberson from Northern Initiatives is scheduled to be in Coldwater on January 21. Small business owners can set up an appointment time to meet with him ...
Jim Measel Jan 07, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Coldwater Polar Bears drop meets to Portage Central
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Middle School Polar Bear swim team were swept by Portage Central on Monday night at the Browne Aquatic Center. The Coldwater girls lost 108-49, and the boys lost 8...
Jim Measel Jan 07, 2025 Coldwater Polar Bears Swim team logo.

Brian Walls appointed as new VP at LifeCare Ambulance, Steve Frisbie gets ready to retire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - LifeCare Ambulance announced on Monday that Brian Walls has been appointed as their new Vice President. He will take over for Steve Frisbie who will retire this month after 4...
Jim Measel Jan 06, 2025 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page

Community Health Agency offering free test kits during Radon Action Month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With January being Radon Action Month, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency once again wants to remind the public that free testing kits are available at each...
Jim Measel Jan 06, 2025 GrrlScientist / CC

Voting for Women of the Year Awards now underway
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Voting is underway for this year's Women of the Year awards which will be presented once again during the Branch County United Way's Power of the Purse event. Votes are bein...
Jim Measel Jan 06, 2025 Courtesy Branch County United Way Facebook page

Planning Commission meeting to discuss possible sign ordinance changes cancelled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Possible changes regarding the City of Coldwater's Zoning Ordinance for temporary and downtown signs were scheduled to be discussed once again during Monday night's Coldwater Pl...
Jim Measel Jan 06, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government You Tube channel

