Category Archives: Local News
Courthouse elevator out of service next Thursday morning due to maintenance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Courthouse elevator will be out of service for several hours next Thursday, March 20 due to scheduled maintenance. The elevator is scheduled to be out of servi...
Mar 14, 2025 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approve TIF plan for Western Meadows
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority held a rare meeting on Thursday in which they recommended to the City Council that they approve a proposed plan to est...
Mar 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube Channel
Hillsdale Airport manager resigning, cites "negative atmosphere"
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The manager of the Hillsdale Municipal Airport is resigning due to what she calls a "negative atmosphere" about the airport. Ginger Moore's resignation letter was dated on Thurs...
Mar 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Hillsdale
BUSINESS BEAT: MCCU honored with Best of the Best awards
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Marshall Community Credit Union was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Best of the Best award, presented by MemberXP, a leading customer experience progra...
Mar 14, 2025 Courtesy Marshall Community Credit Union
St. Joseph County deputies investigating Wednesday night fatal crash
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A fatal crash on Wednesday night involving a 19-year-old woman from Sturgis remains under investigation by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department. St. Joseph County S...
Mar 14, 2025 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
Branch County under High Wind Watch, outdoor burning discouraged
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is included in a High Wind Watch which has been issued by the National Weather Service for Saturday afternoon. Forecasters are calling for south winds around 3...
Mar 14, 2025 wwwuppertal / CC
Three arrested in Steuben County on burglary and drug charges
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - Three Indiana residents were arrested by the Steuben County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday morning on burglary and drug related charges The arrests took place after St...
Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department
Courtroom renovation and Health Department projects ready to go to bid
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Construction contractor bids for this year's renovation of three courtrooms at the Branch County Courthouse as well as countertop replacements at the Branch County Health Depart...
Mar 13, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Applications being accepted for 2025 Branch County Fair King/Queen candidates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Applications for the 2025 Branch County Fair King and Queen candidates are now open. They are due back to the Fair Office via email or in person by 11:59 p.m. on June 9. Applica...
Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Fair Facebook page
Coldwater Historic District Commission approves work for 40 South Hanchett
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Historic District Commission approved proposed changes to the building at 40 South Hanchett Street on Wednesday night. The board approved a Certificate of Appropri...
Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
