Author Archives: Jim Measel

2021 Branch County Fair hits halfway point, Regional Tractor Pulls set for Wednesday evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 91st Branch County Fair hits the halfway point on Wednesday. It's Veteran's Day at the fair. Activities include youth talent shows at the Dearth Community Center. There will...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2021

BUSINESS BEAT: Great Hospice Duck Race raises over $22,000 for PCRH Hospice program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 28th Annual Great Hospice Duck Race which was held virtually on June 5 raised over $22,000 for the ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Hospice program. The money was raise...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2021 Pictured: Check presentation to ProMedica Coldwater Home Health & Hospice Debra Forrister (Home Health & Hospice Director) Daniel Schwanke (ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital President)

Consumer's representative gives power outage report to Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners were told on Tuesday about the difficulties Consumer's Energy crews had in getting power restored in the Quincy and Marble Lake area las...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021

Another heat advisory issued for Wednesday, Tuesday heat index hits 101
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has issued another Heat Advisory for Wednesday afternoon and evening as the forecast indicates another sweltering, steamy day is on tap. Branch ...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021 fdecomite / CC

Bronson City Council approves second Ruggles Street Project payment
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved a second pay request from Concord Excavating and Grading of Concord on Monday for the Ruggles and Compton Street construction project. The amount...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021 Bronson City Council. Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Sheriff's Department now has possession of emergency livestock trailer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department took possession last week of an emergency livestock trailer. Sheriff John Pollack told the Coldwater City Council on Monday it can be used...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Day Three of the Branch County Fair include Beef and Swine Showmanship
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's McDonald's Kids Day at the Branch County Fair. The Show Shelter will be the site for the Beef Showmanship during the morning hours and the Swine Showmanship at 6:00 p.m.. T...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021

Western Avenue paving work scheduled to start late this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker told the City Council on Monday night that paving work on Western Avenue and State Street is scheduled to take place late this week with hopes...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021 Phillip Pessar / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: New associate attorney Stephanie Gatt joins HaasCaywood
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - HaasCaywood PC has announced that Stephanie A. Gatt has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Her practice will initially focus on the areas of family law, general civil lit...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021 Stephanie A. Gatt of HassCaywood

Nearly $16,000 raised in Cardinal Booster Club Golf Outing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Cardinal Booster Club held their 21st annual golf outing on Monday at the Coldwater Golf Course. This year's event attracted 120 participants and raised $15,975. A...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2021 Esteban Maringolo / CC

