Author Archives: Jim Measel

Legg MS boys basketball teams win three games against Hastings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Legg Middle School boys basketball teams won three out of four games against Hastings on Tuesday night. The 8th grade A team won 40-29. Kolton Rice had 11 points and 10 stea...
Jim Measel Nov 20, 2024 The 2024 Legg Middle School 7th Grade "A" Boys Basketball team. (Photo credit: Prater Studios)

Bronson Police Chief says there was no threat to students or staff as they investigate school burglary
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Police Chief Stephen Johnson says law enforcement and school officials want to make it clear there was no verbal or written threat to the safety of students and staff afte...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Police Department

Branch County Association of Realtors® reports on recent rental scams
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Association of Realtors says they have heard about recent rental scams targeting the community. According to the association, the latest scammer used photo...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024 Alachua County / CC

All Big 8 Conference High School Football team for 2024 announced
UNDATED (WTVB) - The All Big 8 Conference football team for 2024 has been announced. Branch County players are highlighted in italics. ALL CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM OFFENSE DEFENSE QB Gibson Overweg Sprin...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024 Big 8 Conference logo.

Defendant in Lakeland prisoner drug death given probation/jail time
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A suspect charged in connection with the death of a prisoner at the Lakeland Correctional Facility after methamphetamine was smuggled into the prison was sentenced on Monday in ...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Bronson Community Schools forced to dismiss early due to overnight break in
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Community Schools were forced to dismiss classes earlier than normal on Tuesday morning. Superintendent Kate Wall says they were informed that unidentified individuals ent...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024 Bronson Jr-Sr High School sign (courtesy of Bronson Community Schools)

Planning Commission discuss possible sign ordinance changes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission discussed possible changes regarding the city's Zoning Ordinance for temporary and downtown signs during their Monday night meeting City offici...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

BUSINESS BEAT: Quincy Holiday Steam Train Stop & Shop set for November 30
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Steam Train is coming to Quincy. The Quincy Holiday Steam Train Stop & Shop event is set for Saturday November 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. It's being put on by the V...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024 Courtesy Village of Quincy Facebook page
Former Coldwater prison guard gets jail time/probation for meth possession
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former corrections officer at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater was sentenced on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court after he admitted his guilt to being in po...
Jim Measel Nov 19, 2024

CHS senior Evan Poradzisz named D.A.R. Good Citizen award winner.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The U.S. 12 Heritage Trail Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter has announced that Coldwater High School senior Evan Poradzisz is this year's Good Citizen award winner. ...
Jim Measel Nov 18, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools

