Author Archives: Jim Measel

Driver arrested after crashing into telephone pole on Jackson Street
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The driver of a SUV which crashed into a telephone pole on Jackson Street south of West Pearl was arrested Tuesday morning for being in possession of methamphetamine. The crash ...
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2020 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Suspect in Quincy child porn case arraigned on five counts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A man with a criminal history that goes back to 2006 was arraigned on five felony counts Monday in Branch County District Court that were filed in connection with alleged sex cr...
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2020 Office of Public Affairs / CC

Foundation Golf Center damaged by semi tractor trailer, charges could be filed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Foundation Golf Center on Jonesville Road sustained thousands of dollars worth of damage on Tuesday morning when a semi driver apparently drove onto the property by mistake....
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2020 Photo provided by the Branch County Sheriff's Office

BUSINESS BEAT: ProMedica announces new Cardinal Connect staff members
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital has announced the addition of several new staff members at Cardinal Connect. Nurse Kelli Hills has been hired as the new CHS Telemed...
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2020 ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Jerome man killed in apparent tree cutting accident
MOSCOW TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating the Monday night death of a Jerome man while he was using a chainsaw on a fallen tree. State Police say Troopers from the Jacks...
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2020
CCS still plans to resume in person classes on January 4
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools Superintendent Terry Ann Whelan told the district's school board on Monday night that as of now they still intend to return to face-to-face learning ...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2020

Resolution asks Branch County Commissioners to delay 911 decision
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Both the Coldwater and Bronson City Councils passed resolutions on Monday night which ask the Branch County Board of Commissioners to delay formal action on a proposed 911 C...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2020 Tyler Silvest / CC

UC man gets jail time after entering guilty pleas to two counts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Union City man was sentenced in Branch County Circuit Court on Monday after entering guilty pleas to charges of attempted second degree child abuse and third degree fleeing an...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2020 Best Law

Indiana man gets 3-10 years in MDOC for Gilead Township slashing incident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An Indiana man was ordered to serve between three to 10 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court for slashing a man during a Gile...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2020 Best Law

Four Bronson volleyball players make MIVCA D3 All-State teams
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Four members of the Bronson girls volleyball team have been named to Division Three All-State teams by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association. Senior Meagan L...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2020 Courtesy Bronson Viking Athletics Facebook page

