Author Archives: Jim Measel
Cards face Portage Central in boys hoop regional semifinals
GRAND LEDGE, MI (WTVB) - After winning a Division One boys basketball district title last Saturday night at Sturgis, the Coldwater Cardinals will face Portage Central Tuesday night in the Grand Ledge ...
Mar 29, 2021 Another boys basketball district trophy was hoisted by the Coldwater Cardinals on March 27, 2021. (Photo by MWC's Sean Watson)
Grant helps local firefighters make forced entries to save lives
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Thanks to a $7,500 grant from the Leary Foundation, Branch County fire departments now have a prop to help them if they need to make a forced entry during a fire. According ...
Mar 29, 2021 Photo courtesy of Branch County Fire Chiefs Council
Good Friday outdoor service to be held at Capri Drive In
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Ministerial Association will host a Good Friday service at the Capri Drive In starting at 6:00 p.m. this Friday. It follows a drive-in Easter Sunday ou...
Mar 29, 2021
Jackson Northwest opts out of MHSAA D1 girls basketball regional tournament
RICHLAND, MI (WTVB) - The M.H.S.A.A. Division One Girls Basketball Regional Tournament at Richland Gull Lake has one less team. Jackson Northwest has opted out of the tournament and will forfeit Monda...
Mar 29, 2021
Wood stove believed to have started Algansee Township Amish farm barn fire
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A wood stove is believed to have started a Monday morning fire which destroyed a 1,500 square foot barn on Colvin Road south of Warren Road. Quincy firefighters were ini...
Mar 29, 2021
BUSINESS BEAT: Ann Strong promoted to VP at Century Bank and Trust
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Century Bank and Trust Board of Directors have announced the promotion of Ann Strong to the title of Vice President. Century Bank and Trust Chair and CEO Eric Beckhusen says...
Mar 29, 2021 Photo courtesy of Century Bank and Trust
Season ends for Coldwater gymnastics at MHSAA Finals
ROCKFORD, MI (WTVB) - The M.H.S.A.A. State Gymnastics Finals took place this weekend at Rockford High School, one year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the state finals to be cancelled. Abby Travelb...
Mar 28, 2021
BHSJCHA say COVID-19 vaccines available to all over 16, positive rates rise
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Local health officials say because of the increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Branch, Hillsdale and St. Joseph Counties and throughout Michigan, it is more important than eve...
Mar 28, 2021 Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs
No Branch County bowlers qualify for Round of 16 at MHSAA Finals
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - None of the five Branch County bowlers who were competing in the M.H.S.A.A. individual finals on Saturday were able to qualify for the match play round of 16. In the Divisio...
Mar 27, 2021 Dwayne Madden / CC
Sheriff's Department Deputy K-9 Chaos captures drug suspect
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department K-9 Deputy "Chaos" tracked down a Bronson man on Friday afternoon who was wanted on felony drug warrants out of St. Joseph County. ...
Mar 27, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
