Category Archives: Local News
Bronson man charged with multiple sex crimes due back in court today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man who is facing several sex crime charges will be back in court this afternoon for a preliminary exam. 41-year-old Joseph Allen Blowers is facing charges that includ...
Jul 16, 2025
Construction manager contract approved for City Hall/BPD project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved a construction manager contract with D.J. Construction Company Monday night for the Bronson City Hall and Police Department Project. D.J. Constru...
Jul 15, 2025 Bronson City Attorney Chuck Lillis and City Manager Brandon Mersman. Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube Channel.
Branch County Commissioners hear complaints on various lake issues
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners heard concerns about low lake levels, weed control and a lack of action on clogged drains from lake residents during the public comment ...
Jul 15, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
55th Polish Festival returns to Bronson this weekend with the theme "Polish Explosion"
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - It's always one of the biggest summer time events in Branch County. Final preparations are ongoing for the 55th Bronson Polish Festival that begins Thursday and runs through Satur...
Jul 15, 2025
Business Beat : Consumers customers who qualify can apply for relief funds
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) Consumers Energy electric and natural gas customers who qualify for State Emergency Relief (SER) funds and have not yet received the full $500 annual benefit may now be eligible for...
Jul 15, 2025
Man sentenced to decades in prison in twenty year old sexual assault case
CENTERVILLE, MI (WTVB) - A man convicted of sexually abusing a relative in St. Joseph County two decades ago will spend the next 20-30 years in prison. 69-year-old Geral Whitney, was sentenced late la...
Jul 15, 2025 zolnierek / Depositphotos.com
Council introduces CBPU grease trap/interceptor inspection ordinance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced a Coldwater Board of Public Utilities ordinance and resolution on Monday night that implements an inspection process for all industrial and...
Jul 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
City Council discusses fireworks complaints, homelessness, and vandalism
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council tried to address complaints at the end of Monday night's meeting about fireworks, homeless persons in Coldwater, and a recent increase in vandalism. C...
Jul 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Three City of Coldwater board appointments approved by Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved three board appointments made by Mayor Tom Kramer on Monday night. Mark Kennedy was named to the Construction Board of Appeals. His term will...
Jul 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater government
Bronson library parking lot to close beginning Thursday for Polish Festival activities
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Police Department has announced that the Library Parking Lot will be closed from Thursday morning through Sunday morning. This is to accommodate Polish Festival activi...
Jul 14, 2025 Courtesy Bronson Police Department
