Author Archives: Jim Measel
Commissioners approve posting of Chief Prosecutor and Magistrate positions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a request from Prosecutor Zach Stempien to fill the Chief Assistant Prosecutors position on Tuesday. Whoever is hired ...
Jun 08, 2021 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
County 2022 budget time line spelled out, first American Rescue Plan funds arrive
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The year may not be half way done but it's almost time for Branch County department heads to start putting together their proposed 2022 budgets. County Administrator Bud Norman ...
Jun 08, 2021 Keith Cooper / CC
Bronson faces Schoolcraft on Wednesday in MHSAA Baseball Regional semis
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - After winning the Division Three district title at Climax-Scotts, the Bronson Vikings will face the Schoolcraft Eagles on Wednesday afternoon in the M.H.S.A.A. baseball region...
Jun 08, 2021 Photo courtesy of Bronson Baseball Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR receives $2,500 National Safety Grant to help protect realtors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Association of Realtors reports they have received a National Safety Grant of $2,500 which will be used to protect their members. According to the National Ass...
Jun 08, 2021
Two suspicious vehicle fires on East Pearl in Coldwater under investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Police and Fire investigators are looking into what are being called a pair of suspicious vehicle fires on East Pearl Street in Coldwater which broke out within a half...
Jun 08, 2021 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Planners approve 2 SUP requests for recreational marijuana-related businesses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two more marijuana-related special land use permit requests were approved the Coldwater Planning Commission on Monday night. One came from Constantine Products, LLC of Sturgis f...
Jun 07, 2021 Anthony Quintano / CC
Quincy man arraigned on three counts in alleged violent domestic dispute
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Quincy man is facing three charges following an alleged domestic dispute that according to Branch County court documents turned violent on Sunday. Following an investigation b...
Jun 07, 2021 Best Law
Cushman scooter National Meet being held in Coldwater this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Cushman scooter enthusiasts from across the country are in Coldwater this week during the 39th Annual Cushman Club Of America National Meet. The Cushman Club Of America is a nat...
Jun 07, 2021 Photo courtesy of Coldwater Country Fun Facebook page
Four year old child injured in Hillsdale golf cart accident
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - A four-year-old child had to be flown by Life Flight Helicopter to a hospital in Toledo on Saturday afternoon after being injured in a golf cart accident in Hillsdale Township. ...
Jun 07, 2021
Pittsford man killed in Saturday Hillsdale County motorcycle crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Pittsford man lost life Saturday when his motorcycle crashed in Hillsdale County's Jefferson Township. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department says the crash happen...
Jun 07, 2021
