Category Archives: Local News

Hillsdale County muck fire extinguished after 10 days of burning
CAMBRIA TOWNSHIP, (WTVB) - Firefighters from the Hillsdale Township Fire Department (HTFD) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fire Division returned to Cambria Township Tuesday to ...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025

Michigan law changes, now allow winter utility shutoffs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Now that we have had our first taste of winter weather in Branch County, residents are reminded of a recent change in Michigan law that has altered previous regulations, now gra...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025 F01photo / Depositphotos.com

KCC Foundation announces 35 recipients of the 2025-26 Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarship
The Kellogg Community College (KCC) Foundation has awarded a total of $27,500 to 35 students through the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. The schola...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025

The City of Coldwater changes late payment policy, will no longer acknowledge postmarks
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In a significant change to its payment processing rules, the City of Coldwater, will no longer consider a United States Postal Service (USPS) postmark as proof of on-time paymen...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025

Business Beat : Dunham's Grand Opening November 21
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Dunham's Sports is scheduled to open a new, larger store in Coldwater Friday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m., located at 373 N. Willowbrook Rd. The new location is more than double th...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025

Public hearing on possible changes to Bronson Golf Cart/UTV ordinance conducted
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council hosted a public hearing Monday night on possible changes to the city's golf cart and UTV ordinance. Discussions during previous meetings centered on hours...
Jim Measel Nov 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube channel

Bronson Clerk-Treasurer accepts finance position with Branch County government
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is looking for a new Clerk-Treasurer after Tricia Rzepka recently accepted a position with Branch County government. Rzepka will begin her new duties in the Ad...
Jim Measel Nov 11, 2025 Tricia Rzepka has accepted a position with Branch County Government. Photo courtesy of the Village of Quincy

Walberg honors Branch County Veteran Rod Fikel
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On Veterans Day, Congressman Tim Walberg recognized Rod Fikel of Coldwater as the November Veteran of the Month. Fikel, a U.S. Army veteran, served as a Combat Documentation Spe...
Brett Briscoe Nov 11, 2025

"The 1985" set to rock Tibbits Opera House this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Music lovers are invited to dust off their forgotten '80s duds and prepare for a blast from the past as The 1985 brings their Totally '80s Music Experience to the historic Tibbi...
Brett Briscoe Nov 11, 2025

CBPU Power Purchase Agreements approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a pair of power purchase agreements with the Michigan South Central Power Agency on Monday night after the agreements were approved last week...
Brett Briscoe Nov 11, 2025

