Category Archives: Local News

Steuben County fugitive wanted on rape charges arrested in Florida
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office says a fugitive wanted on several sex crime charges was arrested in Florida Thursday morning following a joint investigation. Chief Depu...
Brett Briscoe Mar 21, 2025

Branch County Sheriff's Office accepting applications for Road Patrol Deputy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The Branch County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Road Patrol Deputy . Sheriff Blankenship says the job description can be found under job oppo...
Brett Briscoe Mar 21, 2025 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Timeline in place for screening and interviews for new BISD superintendent
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- With the deadline for applications now April 22, the Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education hopes to have its new superintendent in place by July 1, 2025. Kris Je...
Ken Delaney Mar 21, 2025

Business Beat: Adventure Zone opens outdoor attractions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Spring has sprung at Adventure Zone in Coldwater with the opening of their outdoor attractions. Both Miniature Golf Courses are now open seven days a week. Go-karts are availabl...
Brett Briscoe Mar 21, 2025

Quincy High School in the top 10 for the state in 2023-2024 graduation rates
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A new report from the Michigan Department of Education puts Quincy High School in the top 10 in the state for graduation rates last school year. Grosse Ile Township Schools in Wayn...
Ken Delaney Mar 21, 2025 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com

Commissioners back attempts to get broadband federal grants
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward two resolutions during their work session on Thursday that support a pair of companies who are seeking federal grants fo...
Brett Briscoe Mar 20, 2025 Sean MacEntee / CC

Walsh reports retiree health insurance stipend program in excellent shape
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that the county's retiree health insurance stipend program is in ex...
Brett Briscoe Mar 20, 2025 vitma1978 / Depositphotos.com

Registration deadlines approaching for spring activities
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Registration deadlines are quickly approaching for a number of Coldwater Recreation spring activities for both youth and adults. Online registrations are available for youth base...
Brett Briscoe Mar 20, 2025

Power of the Purse raises over $63,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The Branch County United Way's annual Power of the Purse fundraiser was a huge success, with officials saying after expenses the event March 8 raised $63,365.41. In all nearly 10...
Brett Briscoe Mar 20, 2025 Power of the Purse logo. (Courtesy Branch County United Way)

BUSINESS BEAT: Dairy Queen in Quincy for sale
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - After being owned by the same person for over 40 years, the Dairy Queen in Quincy is now on the market. In addition to the business, upstairs is a one bedroom apartment. Realtor De...
Ken Delaney Mar 20, 2025 Dairy Queen in Quincy, MI (courtesy Midwestern Realty Group)
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