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William "Bill" Acock Branch County Veterans Affairs Veteran of the Month for January
The following is from Nick Easterling, Director/Veterans Service Officer-Branch County Veterans Affairs Branch County Veteran...
Jan 28, 2026
The recording of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 speech in Kalamazoo has been discovered
Around 2,000 people gathered to hear Martin Luther King Jr. give a 1963 speech at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. T...
Jan 19, 2026
Jefferson Elementary hosts annual Goodies with Grandparents event
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jefferson Elementary School in Coldwater recently hosted its annual "Goodies with Grandparents&qu...
Oct 17, 2025
Imagination After Dark at the Children's Museum of Branch County
We're proud to share this news release from the Children's Museum of Branch County Saturday, September 27 the Children's Muse...
Oct 01, 2025
County road agencies release 2025 "don't miss" list of local roads for fall colors
Michigan in the fall paints a masterpiece for all to see, with residents as its observers. And what better way to appreciate ...
Sep 05, 2025
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It's National Radio Day, and we celebrate Dr. Johnny Fever
On National Radio Day,(August 20), we celebrate the brilliance of Dr. Johnny Fever (Howard Hessemen) WKRP in Cincinnati
Aug 20, 2025
The numerous benefits of walking backwards
Have you ever attempted to walk a different way? The BBC's Melissa Hogenboom explores the numerous benefits of walking backwa...
Jul 23, 2025
Is your brain running out of memory space?
Having problems remembering things? It might be because your brain has run out of space. Check out the story from livescience...
Jul 15, 2025
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VIDEO: Michigan State University's World Cup turfgrass connection
Mitch Galloway, Farm News Media; Video by Ian Kast, Farm News Media EAST LANSING - Expect American footballer and midfielder ...
Jun 13, 2025
Tulip Time is coming next week
The annual Tulip Time Festival in Holland is right around the corner, and it looks like the colors should be fabulous this ye...
Apr 24, 2025
The State of Michigan is helping you search for morel mushrooms this spring
According to the State of Michigan's M-Morels website, morel mushrooms often are found in locations where sizable fires (more...
Apr 18, 2025
Wanda Hilton celebrates her 100th birthday
February 24, 2025 was a special day Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility Wanda Hilton, a longtime member of Branch County communi...
Mar 06, 2025
Some thoughts on New Year's resolutions
Planning on a New Year's resolution (or two) for 2025? Here are some thoughts from a column written by Lyna Bentahar for The ...
Dec 30, 2024
Senator Debbie Stabenow delivers farewell speech
Wrapping up a long career on Capitol Hill, Michigan's U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow gave her farewell address in Washington D....
Dec 05, 2024
Ken Loose wins WTVB First Snowfall Contest
We finally have our first blast of winterlike weather, and with it the conclusion of this year's WTVB First Snowfall Contest....
Dec 03, 2024
Jeff Daniels performs a new song proclaiming the Lions success
Actor and diehard Detroit Lions fan Jeff Daniels debuted a new song Thanksgiving Day on FOX 2's Lions pregame show. Daniels a...
Dec 01, 2024
Yes, there are songs for Thanksgiving, too
We have a million songs about Christmas, but how about Thanksgiving. Here are a couple of heartfelt ones I found: And a coupl...
Nov 25, 2024
Drop-Off locations open for Operation Christmas Child
Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan's Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. In...
Nov 18, 2024
Go vote, then hear the results on AM 1590 and FM 95.5 WTVB
After all the commercials, after all the phone calls and texts, after all the yard signs and billboards, Election Day is fina...
Nov 04, 2024
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Upcoming Halloween events around Branch County
The list below was compiled by the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 21, 2024
