Author Archives: Jim Measel
Branch County still at Level D for COVID-19 positive results
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Statistics released on Monday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services do not provide much optimism that the restrictions issued by the state two weeks ago because ...
Nov 30, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Hillsdale Hospital highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - U.S. News and World Report has once again ranked Hillsdale Hospital among the 21 percent of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for ...
Nov 30, 2020 Courtesy of Hillsdale Hospital
ALTRUSA International of Branch County gets $4,000 grant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ALTRUSA International of Branch County recently found out they were going to get a $4,000 grant from ALTRUSA's International Foundation that will be used for the Happy Feet Prog...
Nov 30, 2020 Co-chair Pat Myers, Chairman Connie Winbigler and President Jan Storrs from ALTRUSA International of Branch County.
BUSINESS BEAT: Chamber's Takeout Tuesday enters second week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The second week of the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce's Takeout Tuesday will feature Short's Root Beer stand and Applebee's on Tuesday and Bill's Grill House on Thursday. Th...
Nov 30, 2020
NWS predicting first measurable snow of the season
NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) - Just in time for the holiday season, the start of December is expected to turn into a winter wonderland as National Weather Service forecasters are calling for the first acc...
Nov 29, 2020 Stephane Mignon / CC
Jonesville restaurant to resume dine-in service on Saturday
JONESVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The owner of a popular Jonesville restaurant says he will reopen the restaurant on Saturday morning in order to stay in business in light of the latest state-mandated shutdown ...
Nov 28, 2020 Scott McLeod / CC
Post season honors for 2 QHS Clay Target shooters
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Two members of the Quincy High School Clay Target Shooting team have received post season honors from the Michigan State High School Clay Target League. Ethan Wilson was first in t...
Nov 27, 2020
911 Board approves committee to address service plan concerns
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Some members of the Branch County 911 Communications Board have raised concerns about a proposed service plan for the county and they decided during a special meeting on Wednesd...
Nov 25, 2020 Scary Side of Earth / CC
Commissioners approve various board appointments during Tuesday meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Appointments to seven county boards were approved by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their meeting on Tuesday. The Commissioners split on an appointment to fill ...
Nov 25, 2020 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Lions Club "Lights of Love" ready for third year in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Area Lions Club "Lights of Love" project will be held for a third year in downtown Coldwater. Wednesday was the final day for trees to be purchased at $100 apiece. Th...
Nov 25, 2020
