Author Archives: Jim Measel

Brackett and Hughes named first team All-State by Michigan Sports Writers
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Two Branch County players have been named to the Michigan Sports Writers All State first team in Division Seven and Eight for the 2024 football season. The team was formerly calle...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2024

Bronson and Quincy split quad matches, UC defeats Mendon in assembly match
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Vikings wrestling team split their two matches at the Paw Paw Quad meet on Wednesday night. The Vikings defeated Niles Brandywine 54-15 but lost to Paw Paw 39-34...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Vikings Facebook page

Season wrapping up for Legg Middle School boys basketball teams
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The season is winding down for the Legg Middle School boys basketball teams. All of the squads battled Parma Western on Wednesday night. There was no report on the 8th grade A g...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2024 The 2024 Legg Middle School 8th Grade "B" Boys Basketball team. (Photo credit: Prater Studios)

Bronson City Council approves new Kiwanis Park playground project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - After getting a grant from the State of Michigan back in July, the Bronson City Council approved the construction of a new playground at Kiwanis Park on Monday night. City Manager...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson 2022 Master Plan

Coldwater Walmart hosts 11th annual Branch County Shop with a Hero
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 11th annual Branch County Shop with a Hero was held Tuesday evening at the Wal Mart store in Coldwater. The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence orga...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2024 Photo courtesy Coldwater Public Safety Department Facebook page

McConn honored for 50 years of service to the Bronson Fire Department
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A long time member of the Bronson Fire Department was honored during Monday's Bronson City Council meeting. Assistant Fire Chief Larry McConn was honored for his 50 years of servi...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page

Two adults and two children escape Butler Township mobile home fire
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Firefighters from four departments had to battle a mobile home fire late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning in Butler Township. The fire was reported at 1071 Butler...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Fire Department Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Organizers thank those who took part in Quincy Lights
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Quincy and the Quincy Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the Quincy businesses and non-profits that participated in the Annual Quincy Lights and Parade e...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Big 8 Boys Hoops: Bronson beats Reading; Quincy and UC lose
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - After dropping their last two games, the Bronson Vikings took out their frustrations on the Reading Rangers on Tuesday night. The Vikings dominated the Rangers in a 68-37 vi...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2024 Big 8 Conference logo.

Winter Weather Advisories in effect throughout southwest Michigan
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Unlike other parts of southwest Michigan, no advisories are in effect for Branch County but the weather over the next 24 to 36 hours will make you wonder why do you live her...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy National Weather Service

