Category Archives: Local News
Chase suspect from Tekonsha has his day in court
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A Tekonsha man was formally arraigned Tuesday in Branch County District Court, following a police chase last August in Girard Township. 30-year-old Jonathon Clay Shephard ...
Apr 26, 2017
Only two contested races for City Council seats
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – There will be no need for an August Primary and there will be just two contested races for seats on the Coldwater City Council in the November general election. The filing...
Apr 26, 2017
BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T net income up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Southern Michigan Bancorp reported net income of over $1.4 million or 59 cents per share for the quarter which ended on March 31, 2017. This compared to net income of over...
Apr 26, 2017
Coldwater, Quincy and U.C. all split in baseball action
PARMA, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater split an Interstate 8 high school baseball doubleheader at Parma Western Tuesday. The Cardinals dropped the opener 4-1 before taking the nightcap 5-2. The split give...
Apr 26, 2017
Lady Cards swept in DH, Quincy tops Union City
PARMA, MI (WTVB) – In girls high school softball Tuesday, Coldwater dropped both ends of an Interstate 8 doubleheader to Parma Western by scores of 11-1 and 12-2. Coldwater was held to two hits ...
Apr 26, 2017
Coldwater track and tennis wrap-up
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – In a key Interstate 8 Conference track and field meet Tuesday, the Coldwater boys team edged out Harper Creek 82-81. Connor Covert led a Coldwater sweep of all places i...
Apr 26, 2017
Scholarships the reward for BACC culinary arts students
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The award winning Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program at the Branch Area Careers Center in Coldwater has had another banner year, bringing home over $150,000 in scholarship mon...
Apr 26, 2017
Jail and security staffing in focus for commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Repairs onthe Branch County Jail and security staffing at the Branch County Courthouse are on the mind of the Branch County Board of Commissioers these days. The minutes f...
Apr 26, 2017
Medication suspected cause of Sherwood Twp crash
SHERWOOD, MI (WTVB)- A Union City man was injured Monday morning in an accident on Athens Road near Mendon Road in Sherwood Township. The Branch County Sheriffs Department says 62-year-old Delbert Dav...
Apr 25, 2017
Dates for Tibbits Popcorn Theatre released
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The dates for the 2017 Tibbits Popcorn Theatre shows have been announced. The season will begin Friday, June 23 and run through Saturday, August 12. The Troll and the Elep...
Apr 25, 2017
