Author Archives: Jim Measel

Weather forecasters predicting heavy rain to move in for the weekend
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - If the weather forecast is accurate, we maybe in for some very soggy weather for several days starting on Friday. The National Weather Service forecast is calling for shower...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2021 Hide / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Christian Investing & End of Life Seminar to be held Wednesday evening
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - A Christian Investing and End of Life Planning Seminar will be held on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Union City Wesleyan Church fellowship hall. The seminar is being co-h...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2021 Pictured left to right:
Josh Fleming, Funeral Director
Tate Goodwin, Owner/Mgr. of Lighthouse
Eric Purple, Director of Advanced Planning See Less

Power restored in Branch County following severe storms
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The last of the Consumers Energy customers in Branch County who lost their power following a series of severe storms that rumbled through the area Sunday night and early Mon...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2021 Daniel Borman / CC

Name of inmate who died in Calhoun County Jail released by MSP
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police have released the name of an inmate of the Calhoun County Jail who died recently. State Police Detective Sgt. Christopher Suarez told WWMT-TV the in...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2021

Coldwater Lake Association annual pancake breakfast set for July 3
COLDWATER LAKE, MI (WTVB) - After it had to be cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coldwater Lake Association will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 3, ...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2021 2019 Coldwater Lake Association annual breakfast. Photo courtesy of 2nd Story Marketing

Four cameras now providing live video from Coldwater locations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - All four of the City of Coldwater and Coldwater Board of Public Utilities cameras are now up and running. The camera on top of the Branch District Library is back in operation a...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2021

Quincy School Board approves hiring of Connin as Jennings Principal
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy School Board of Education formally approved the hiring of Mellissa Connin on Monday night as the new principal at Jennings Elementary. Connin is a Quincy High School gra...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2021

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Farmers Market starts 12 week run on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Farmers Market will return to Downtown Coldwater for its 7th season starting this Saturday. The Market will run for 12 weeks from June 26 through September 11. Hou...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2021

ProMedica continuing mask policy at Coldwater hospital as safety precaution
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the State of Michigan is lifting it's COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday, there are still some places where you will still have to wear a mask before entering. One of those ...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2021 ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

NWS confirms F-1 tornado struck Fremont, Indiana on Monday morning
NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has confirmed a brief F-1 tornado hit Fremont, Indiana as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through southern Michigan and northeast Indiana e...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2021 Fremont Community Schools Solar Field damaged by F1 tornado. Photo courtesy of Fremont Community Schools

