Author Archives: Jim Measel
Former Lakeland Corrections Officer sentenced 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...
Nov 18, 2024
Michigan DNR says over 1,100 deer have been harvested in Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports that as of midday Monday, a total of 1,117 deer have been harvested in Branch County since the firearms deer hunting sea...
Nov 18, 2024 mzphoto / Depositphotos.com
Two Bandits Brewing announces closing of Coldwater brewpub
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two Bandits Brewing will be closing its brewpub at 61 West Chicago in the former Kerr Hardware building effective Wednesday, November 27. The business announced on its Facebook ...
Nov 18, 2024 Courtesy Two Bandits Brewing Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: American Municipal Power offering $30,000 worth of scholarships
COLUMBUS, OH (WTVB) - American Municipal Power says up to 10 one-time, $3,000 scholarships are available for graduating high school students. Recipients will be announced in the spring for up to five ...
Nov 18, 2024 kikkerdirk / Depositphotos.com
Deer hunter helps State Police capture wanted fugitive in Calhoun County
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A deer hunter helped Michigan State Police capture a fugitive in Calhoun County on Friday during the opening day of firearm deer hunting season. State Police at Marsh...
Nov 18, 2024
Coldwater Planning Commission scheduled to discuss sign ordinance on Monday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A discussion and workshop regarding the Zoning Ordinance for temporary and downtown signs is on Monday night's agenda for the Coldwater Planning Commission. Consultants from McK...
Nov 17, 2024 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Calhoun Clerk says unofficial results in close 44th State House race will stand
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds Kimberly Hinkley says the unofficial results in the 44th District State House race between Democratic incumbent Jim Haadsma ...
Nov 17, 2024
MHSAA Football Tournament moves into semifinal round next weekend
UNDATED (WTVB) - The field in the M.H.S.A.A. 11 player Football Tournament has been reduced to 32 teams as regional championships were decided over the weekend. In regional title games of area interes...
Nov 17, 2024
Nominations being accepted for annual Chamber Awards Dinner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Nominations are now open for those who will be honored during the 71st annual Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner which will take place on March 6, 2025 at the Dear...
Nov 15, 2024
Three musicals to be part of 2025 Tibbits Summer Theater season
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The first snow flakes have not fallen yet but the lineup for the 2025 Tibbits Summer Theater at the Tibbits Opera House has been announced. The season will feature three musical...
Nov 15, 2024 Courtesy Tibbits Opera House
