Category Archives: Local News
Outrage over dumping of dead dog along side of road
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, BRANCH CO, MI (WTVB) – Two young boys witnessed the dumping of a dead dog along the side of the road in northern Branch County Sunday, and now the Humane Society of Branch Coun...
Jan 26, 2017
Suspect in stolen truck incident captured
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – A man who is considered a suspect in the theft of a pick-up truck last week in southern Branch County was captured on Wednesday in Angola, Indiana. Angola Police says they go...
Jan 25, 2017
Homeless count scheduled for this evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A Point-In-Time national homeless count is being held on Wednesday night. Branch County is once again being included in the count as the local census of homeless people is...
Jan 25, 2017
Tibbits Annual Meeting also includes cultural news
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council will hold its annual meeting Thursday night at the opera house. Tibbits Executive Director Christine Delany says the event will feat...
Jan 25, 2017
Lamp posts in downtown Coldwater to get makeover
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority Board approved a quote of just over $9,300 Wednesday to repaint 69 decorative lamp posts in order to improve their appearance,...
Jan 25, 2017
Coldwater man injured in Batavia Township crash
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – A Coldwater man was injured Tuesday night when his vehicle crashed into a tree at the intersection of Batavia and Central Roads. Michigan State Police report 34-year-old Joh...
Jan 25, 2017
BUSINESS BEAT: Icefest schedule finalized
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Final preparations are underway for Icefest this Saturday in downtown Coldwater, sponsored by the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce. There will be three live ice carvings...
Jan 25, 2017
St Charles hosts Academic Quiz Bowl Challenge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Middle school students in the area got a chance to test their acadenic and trivia skills last weekend. On Saturday, January 21, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School hosted...
Jan 25, 2017
Coldwater boys and girls bowlers roll on
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater bowling teams swept their matches against Jackson Lumen Christi Tuesday at Airport Lanes in Jackson. The Coldwater varsity boys won 30-0. Alec Keplinger rolled...
Jan 25, 2017
Commissioners split vote on auditor contract
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – On a 3-2 vote, the Branch County Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation to have Abraham and Gaffney of East Lansing conduct the county audit for the next three y...
Jan 25, 2017
