Author Archives: Jim Measel

Stambaugh dominates in SOD feature at Butler Motor Speedway
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Max Stambaugh took the checkered flag and won the $3,000 purse in the Sprints on Dirt feature race at Butler Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Stambaugh led from the drop ...
Jim Measel Aug 08, 2021

Reading woman injured in Hillsdale County rollover crash
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Reading woman had to be airlifted to St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo on Saturday following a Hillsdale County rollover crash. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office sa...
Jim Measel Aug 08, 2021

MSP investigating theft of 18 foot flatbed trailer
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The larceny of a trailer late last week in Calhoun County's Fredonia Township is being investigated by the Michigan State Police. Troopers say the trailer was stolen fro...
Jim Measel Aug 08, 2021

Foulk wins Branch County Fair Race, Fazekas wins women's division
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater High School graduate Kyle Foulk won Friday evening's 47th running of the Branch County Fair Race which was held at the Branch County Fairgrounds and at Waterworks Park...
Jim Measel Aug 07, 2021 Coldwater graduate Kyle Foulk (Courtesy Facebook)

MSP investigating Friday night crash at State and Fiske Roads
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating an injury crash that took place at the intersection of State and Fiske Roads Friday night. The crash was reported at about 10:00 p.m....
Jim Measel Aug 07, 2021

Friday night storm knocks out power for thousands in Branch County, causes damage at Marble Lake
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The first of two storms that went through Branch County Friday evening knocked down numerous trees and power lines in the Quincy and Marble Lake area. Pictures that were pos...
Jim Measel Aug 06, 2021

After 2020 cancellation, 91st Branch County Fair gets underway this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After it had to be called off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Branch County Fair is back. The Fair's 91st edition gets underway this weekend. The theme this yea...
Jim Measel Aug 06, 2021

BUSINESS BEAT: Eric Purple joins staff at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Service
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Eric Purple has joined the staff of Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Service in Union City, where he will be responsible for advanced planning and operations management. "I a...
Jim Measel Aug 06, 2021

NWS predicting muggy conditions and high heat index readings for start of Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There could be some weather issues for the start of the Branch County Fair which officially gets underway on Sunday. The National Weather Service says some of the muggiest weath...
Jim Measel Aug 06, 2021 Gregg O'Connell / CC

Mathis says insurance should cover of most of the damage from explosion/fire
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Union City Village Manager Chris Mathis told the Michigan South Central Power Agency Board on Thursday that insurance should cover most of the damage caused by the electrical ex...
Jim Measel Aug 05, 2021

