Author Archives: Jim Measel

Bronson volleyball team splits final two regular season matches
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Vikings wrapped up the regular season Wednesday night as they split a couple of matches at the Coldwater Mini Quad meet. Bronson lost to Parma Western three games to...
Jim Measel Oct 28, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ferrell Mayes

Coldwater and Quincy Chambers honored by Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce and the Quincy Chamber of Commerce were recently honored by the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals. Both Chambers were presented ...
Jim Measel Oct 28, 2021

NWS issues Flood Warning for St. Joseph River at Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - After all of the recent rainy weather, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Saint Joseph River at Three Rivers. The Flood Warning is in effect unti...
Jim Measel Oct 28, 2021 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC

Additional funding for 911 Project approved by County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved additional funding for the 911 communications project on Tuesday. Commissioners approved an additional $62,250 followi...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2021 Pacific Southwest Forest Service, USDA / CC

Patty Degroot appointed to fill Coldwater Planning Commission vacancy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Mayor Tom Kramer has appointed Patty Degroot to fill the opening that was created recently on the Coldwater Planning Commission when Chair Aloha Miller announced her r...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2021 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Coldwater DDA Board approves changes to Building Improvement Programs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority Board approved changes on Wednesday morning to its two year old Building Improvement Programs which includes rebates and a low inter...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2021

BUSINESS BEAT: Donations being accepted for annual Bronson Community Thanksgiving Dinner
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Donations are being accepted for the annual Bronson Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Smitty's Pizza says items needed are stuffing, broth, turkeys, cash donation...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2021 Courtesy Smitty's Pizza Facebook page

UC volleyball squad defeats Waldron, lose to Jonesville and Loy Norrix in home quad meet
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City girls volleyball team wrapped up the regular season on Tuesday night by going 1-2 in a quad meet they hosted at McNett Fieldhouse. The Chargers defeated Waldron ...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2021 Courtesy Union City Community Schools

Michigan State House passes Fink sponsored knife legislation on 66-38 vote
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State House has passed legislation sponsored by 58th District Representative Andrew Fink which prohibits a political subdivision from enacting any ordinance, rule, or...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2021 Photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans

Board of Commissioners formally approve Val White as new District Court Magistrate
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Former Branch County Prosecutor Val White was formally named the new District Court Magistrate on Tuesday by the Branch County Board of Commissioners. State law requires that a ...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2021 Cal Injury Lawyer

