Author Archives: Jim Measel
Suspect taken into custody, authorities say South Jefferson home fire was "deliberately set"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Public Safety officials say a suspect is in custody after a home in the 200 block of South Jefferson was destroyed Thursday morning by a fire that police believe was d...
Mar 18, 2021 Photo by MWC's Justin Lopshire
Consumers Energy spokesman says heating bill assistance is available
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy is trying to get the word out there is assistance for eligible customers who are struggling to pay their heating bills, especially after the bitter cold tempera...
Mar 18, 2021
Branch County Administrative Assistant Bethany Garman retiring August 1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrative Assistant Bethany Garman will be leaving county government later this year as she plans to retire on August 1. A request from County Administrator B...
Mar 18, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Four departments called in to battle South Jefferson house fire
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Firefighters from four Branch County departments were called in Thursday morning to battle a house fire near the Branch County Fairgrounds. The Coldwater Fire Department with au...
Mar 18, 2021 Photo courtesy of Kayla Lopshire
Fire on Church Street confined to room of origin, damage estimated at $1,100
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A fire that was confined to a bedroom of a residence at 57 Church Street caused about $1,100 worth of damage last Wednesday afternoon. Coldwater firefighters were dispatched at ...
Mar 18, 2021 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Union City's Antique Salvage closing, need help to empty building
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Antique Salvage at 8042 M-60 in Union City will be closing in the next few months and they need your help to empty the building. May 2 will be the final day they will be open a...
Mar 18, 2021 Courtesy Antique Salvage Facebook page
Wind Advisory issued until late Thursday night, gusts up to 45 MPH expected
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Hold onto your hats. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Thursday which will be in effect until 11:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Forecasters say winds wi...
Mar 18, 2021 wwwuppertal / CC
BHSJCHA tweak on line appointment scheduling for COVID-19 vaccines
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has tweaked the registration of on line COVID-19 appointments. The Health Agency says appointments will be made available...
Mar 18, 2021 Anthony Quintano / CC
Wrestling: UC wins team district title; other Branch County teams wrestle tonight
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Cardinals will face Niles on Thursday night in the semifinals of the Division Two team districts hosted by Edwardsburg. The winner will face either the host Ed...
Mar 18, 2021 Photo courtesy of Union City Charger Wrestling Facebook page
Boys Hoops: Another nailbiting W for Bronson as the Vikings edge Quincy
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - For the second time in three nights on Wednesday, the Bronson Vikings defeated a Branch County rival in a close ballgame. The Vikings won for the sixth time in eight games as they...
Mar 17, 2021 (courtesy of Bronson Community Schools)
