Category Archives: Local News
Catholic church realigns parish priests, Fr Vyverman stays at St Charles
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) – The Diocese of Kalamazoo is moving forward with a priest reassignment plan. Bishop Paul Bradley said they’re having trouble staffing each of their parishes individua...
May 26, 2016
Tennis Court Renovation Fund receives another boost
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A long-time Coldwater resident and supporter of tennis has made a donation to the Tennis Court Renovation Fund within the Branch County Community Foundation. Gonzie Carden...
May 26, 2016
Coldwater baseball team now ranked #1 in the state, soccer team captures 3rd in league tourney
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A fine season for the Coldwater Cardinals baseball team has gotten even better. The Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association has ranked the Cardinals as the numbe...
May 26, 2016
Coldwater students receive over $205,000 on Local Scholarship Night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – It was a big night for senior and their parents, as Coldwater High School hosted its annual Local Scholarship Night Wednesday. Over $205,000 in scholarships were awarded t...
May 26, 2016
Sowles to officially take over at BACC principal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – After being recommended for the job by Superintendent Joe Lopez last month, the Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education officially approved the promotion of...
May 26, 2016
Man dies from injuries in Pennfield apartment building blaze
PENNFIELD, MI (WTVB) – A 66-year-old tenant at the Pines at Pennfield has died from the injuries he suffered while trying to escape a fire on Thursday morning at the apartment complex. The Calho...
May 26, 2016
Fire at Battle Creek apartment building
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – Flames shot through the roof of an apartment building at the Pines of Pennfield apartment complex on the north side of Battle Creek near Bailey Park Wednesday morning. ...
May 25, 2016
Parties to hold conference call ahead of appeals hearing on Gillespie Funeral Home demolition
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater Community Services Director and Assistant City Manager Keith Baker told the Downtown Development Authority Wednesday that the next chapter in the saga of the for...
May 25, 2016
BUSINESS BEAT: Clemens Food Group promotes new Coldwater facility
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Clemens Food Group recently posted a video to You Tube which showcases Coldwater and the nearly 600,000 square foot processing facility between Jonesville and Newton Roads...
May 25, 2016
Circuit court cases up "substantially" in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County Commissioners heard annual reports from Circuit Court Judge Bill O’Grady and from Friend of the Court Director and Referee Lona Julien on Tuesday after...
May 25, 2016
