Category Archives: Local News
Lamplighter closes until further notice due to employee positive COVID-19 test
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A third place in Coldwater where food is served has been closed temporiraly due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. The Lamplighter Bar and Grill announced on th...
Aug 14, 2020
Last Fair Food Drive Thru this weekend at Fairgrounds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out this year's Branch County Fair, you can still enjoy some fair food this weekend. The third and final Fair Food Concession Drive Thru for 20...
Aug 14, 2020
County saved over $169,000 through Work Share program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Friday that the county saved over $169,000 in wages and payroll taxes thanks ...
Aug 14, 2020
U.S. 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale returns this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Even a pandemic can’t stop bargain shoppers. The U.S. 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale, called "Michigan's Longest Garage Sale," runs today through Sunday. Organizers s...
Aug 14, 2020
BUSINESS BEAT: Harris named Chamber Membership Services Coordinator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that their new Membership Services Coordinator is Christy Harris. She's a 2001 Coldwater High School graduate and studied jo...
Aug 14, 2020
CCS board adopts Return to Learn Plan, renews food contract with Chartwells
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education approved the districts Return to Learn Plan during a special meeting Thursday night. As long as Branch County remains in...
Aug 13, 2020
More than 200 cats removed from 2 homes, woman charged
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A woman is being formally charged after more than 210 cats were found in deplorable conditions at two homes in St. Joseph County. 44-year-old Diane Pitone wa...
Aug 13, 2020
Tibbits gets $4,100 donation from Men Who Give of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Tibbits Opera House has received a $4,100 donation from Men Who Give of Branch County with the funds going toward installation of a monitoring system for the theatre's...
Aug 13, 2020
Battle Creek resident dies in Wednesday night St. Joe crash
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB/WNWN) — A Battle Creek resident was killed Wednesday night in a two vehicle crash north of Sturgis. The Michigan State Police say the crash took place just before 9:00...
Aug 13, 2020
Semi hauling auto parts catches fire on I-69 near Kinderhook
KINDERHOOK, MI (WTVB) - A semi which was hauling auto parts caught fire Thursday morning on southbound I-69 near the Kinderhook exit. Lakeland firefighters were dispatched at about 9:45 a.m.. The trai...
Aug 13, 2020
