Author Archives: Jim Measel

Burnside MMAP counselors now scheduling in person appointments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Burnside Senior Center's Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program is now scheduling in-person appointments for Branch County seniors. MMAP is a free health-benefit counseling se...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021

Numerous thefts from vehicles reported in Lake George and Long Beach Lake area
JAMESTOWN TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office says they are investigating multiple complaints of theft from vehicles as well as vehicle thefts in the area of Lake George and Long...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021

Seven candidates for Branch County Fair Queen, no King candidates this year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of the highlights of Sunday's opening day of the 2021 Branch County Fair will be the crowning of the Fair Queen. The seven candidates for Fair Queen are Abigail Lehman, Alex...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021 2019 Branch County Fair Queen and King Merannada Russell and Bryce Bucklin. Photos from Branch County Fair King and Queen program.

BUSINESS BEAT: Chamber hires Dawn Beckhusen as part time Events Coordinator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Dawn Beckhusen is the new part time Events Coordinator. In recent years, Beckhusen has coordinated the annual fundraisi...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021 Photo of Dawn Beckhusen courtesy of Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce

MSP investigating two Friday evening injury crashes on I-69 in Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It was a busy Friday night for the Michigan State Police in Branch County as they had to investigate two injury crashes on I-69 which took place within an hour of each other...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021

Racing held at Butler Motor Speedway after two rain outs
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - After two weeks of rain, racing was held this past Saturday night at Butler Motor Speedway. Feature winners included Corey Bevard in the Ump Modified division, Ken Mackey ...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021

K9 Chaos captures Bronson man after lengthy Noble County pursuit
NOBLE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two persons were arrested Saturday following a chase on numerous Noble Township secondary roads and bean fields before it ended in a dense wooded area. Branch County Sherif...
Jim Measel Aug 01, 2021

Stolen Reading ambulance recovered after police chase in Indiana
DEKALB COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - An Ohio man was arrested late Saturday night in DeKalb County, Indiana after he allegedly stole a medical vehicle from the Reading Emergency Unit and led police on a high sp...
Jim Measel Aug 01, 2021

Two drivers injured in five car crash at Butler Motor Speedway
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two drivers were injured in a crash at Butler Motor Speedway which took place just after midnight on Sunday morning. The speedway posted on its web site it was a "horrible...
Jim Measel Aug 01, 2021

Coldwater man called "person of interest" in Steuben County homicide
FREMONT TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - A Coldwater man is being listed as a person of interest by the Steuben County Sheriff's Department as they are investigating a homicide. The Sheriff's Office got a report...
Jim Measel Jul 30, 2021
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