Author Archives: Jim Measel
County Apportionment Commission keeps number of County Commissioner districts at five
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Apportionment Commission voted 5-0 on Friday afternoon to keep the number of County Commissioner districts at the current number of five. Five maps had been su...
Oct 22, 2021
Ribbon cutting held for new $28 million Branch County Jail, public tours to be offered in November
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's been talked about for years and Friday afternoon it became a reality. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new Branch County Jail almost two years after ground was bro...
Oct 22, 2021 Ribbon cutting at the new Branch County Jail on October 22, 2021. Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Branch Area Food Pantry returns to indoor operations this Tuesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Area Food Pantry will return to indoor operating procedures this coming Tuesday, October 26. They have been delivering food boxes each week to client vehicles for the...
Oct 22, 2021
BHSJCHA offers Halloween safety tips for adults and children
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is encouraging all residents to safely celebrate Halloween and protect youngsters from the COVID-19 virus. Health Officer...
Oct 22, 2021
Former Coldwater resident discusses Leader Dogs for the Blind
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Leader Dogs for the Blind is based in Rochester Hills, Michigan and a former Coldwater resident who is a Leader dog trainer was in her hometown this week. Ellie Ohm discussed he...
Oct 22, 2021 Photo by MWC's Jim Whelan
County submits disaster aid request to State of Michigan following August 12 storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that the county has requested disaster aid assistance of over $72,00...
Oct 22, 2021
BUSINESS BEAT: Lamplighter Bar and Grill reopens, plans to be open 6 days a week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After being closed since late April due to staffing issues, the Lamplighter Bar and Grill on North Hatchett in Coldwater reopened this past Tuesday evening. The Lamp will be ope...
Oct 22, 2021
Reading rallies from 0-2 deficit to defeat Union City in five game thriller
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Reading rallied after dropping the first two games to defeat Union City three games to two in a thrilling Big 8 Conference girls volleyball match Thursday night. The Rangers wo...
Oct 22, 2021 Courtesy Union City Community Schools
H.S. Football regular season concludes Friday night, Bronson drops finale to Hanover-Horton
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It's week number nine of the high school football season in Michigan and the final night of the regular season for Coldwater, Quincy and Union City with the Chargers hoping ...
Oct 22, 2021 Justin Russell / CC
Future of SW Michigan Solid Waste Consortium in jeopardy after Calhoun votes to leave
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Calhoun County has passed a resolution to leave the seven county Southwest Michigan Solid Waste Consortium and they are recommending that the group be dissolved. The consortium ...
Oct 21, 2021
