Category Archives: Local News
Arts grant and local matches help purchase equipment for the Tibbits stage and scene shop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Tibbits Opera House has received new lights and a SawStop table as part of a project funded by Michigan Arts and Culture Council with matching funds from Coldwater Township ...
May 22, 2026
Union City tornado victims disaster fund to receive $2,500 from the Altrusa International Foundation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another local group is leveraging its connections to provide relief for residents of the Union City area affected by the March 6 tornado. The Altrusa Club of Branch County has r...
May 22, 2026
Business Beat: Chamber announces annual golf outing for September
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its upcoming Golf Classic Scramble, scheduled for September 11th, 2026. This annual event will take place at the Bella Vista...
May 22, 2026
Branch County United Way to begin search for new Executive Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County United Way Executive Board of Directors has announced their Executive Director, Kevin Sheppard has resigned from his position. In a statement, the board said, ...
May 22, 2026
Memorial Day ceremonies, parades planned across Branch County Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Communities across Branch County Monday will honor the fallen men and women who died in service to our country with multiple Memorial Day ceremonies and parades. The annual cere...
May 22, 2026
County building department maintains steady volume of permit activity
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It only took the Branch County Board of Commissioners about ten minutes to take care of business during their work session Thursday. The light agenda included the annual Branch ...
May 21, 2026
Walberg joins on bipartisan bill to protect against aquatic invasive species
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTVB) - Michigan Fifth District Republican Congressman Tim Walberg and Democrat Representative Sarah Elfreth of Maryland this week introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and ...
May 21, 2026 Zebra mussels on beach (courtesy Dave Brenner-Michigan Sea Grant)
Business Beat: Just Win Liquidation grand reopening is Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Just Win Liquidation is hosting a grand reopening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new location on Friday, May 22. The event kicks off at 9:30 AM at 480 Mars...
May 21, 2026
Quincy and Bronson graduation ceremonies tonight
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the school year winds down, the first graduation ceremonies of the spring are tonight. Ceremonies for both Quincy and Bronson Community Schools seniors will be held at 7:00 p...
May 21, 2026
ITC to conduct aerial powerline inspections in Branch County next month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ITC Michigan has announced that it will conduct low-flying helicopter inspections of high-voltage transmission lines across much of the Lower Peninsula from May 27 through June ...
May 20, 2026
