Category Archives: Local News

The 31st annual city wide garage sales set for May 17th in Bronson
BRONSON,MI (WTVB)- As we flip the calendar to a new month, bargain hunters and treasure seekers, mark your calendars! The 31st annual Bronson Citywide Garage Sales are set for Saturday, May 17th. This...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025 alexeys / Depositphotos.com

Racing returns to Butler Motor Speedway this this weekend
Quincy, MI (WTVB)- The roar of engines and the thrill of high-speed racing return to Butler Motor Speedway as the 2025 season launches with an action-packed opening night this Saturday. Known as Michi...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025 Courtesy Butler Motor Speedway Facebook page

Business Beat: Thornton joins Marshall Community Credit Union in multiple roles
Marshall, MI (WTVB)- Marshall Community Credit Union (MCCU) has announced Erin Thornton has joined the credit union as the Compliance Manager. In her role, Thornton will serve as the Compliance, Bank ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025 Courtesy Marshall Community Credit Union Facebook page

Second person arrested in connection to the theft of over $200,000 from Angola business
Angola, IN (WTVB)- A second arrest has been made in connection to the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Angola business. 34 year old Kalyn Bruce, of New Haven, Indiana, was arrested in...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025

Battle Creek home damaged by fire
BATTLE CREEK,MI ( WTVB) - Battle Creek fire crews with assistance from LifeCare Ambulance and the and Battle Creek Police responded to a structure fire on N. Mason Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesd...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025 Tristan Ferne / CC

McDonald presented with DAR Historic Preservation Award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The US 12 Heritage Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award to David McDonald this past Sunday. The a...
Brett Briscoe Apr 29, 2025

Hands off demonstration planned in downtown Coldwater this Saturday
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - A "Hands Off " demonstration is planned for Saturday in downtown Coldwater from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. According to a post on the Branch County Democrats Facebook page, participant...
Brett Briscoe Apr 29, 2025

Business Beat: Hope Cafe Coffee Hour
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The next Coffee,Conversation and Community is set for May 6th at The Hope Cafe 49 West Chicago Street in Coldwater. The featured speaker will be Candy Cox from The Branch- Hillsd...
Brett Briscoe Apr 29, 2025

Flynn's contract extended through June '28 by CCS Board; athletic quotes approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community School Board of Education formally approved the extension of Superintendent Paul Flynn's contract on Monday night. His contract now runs through June of ...
Jim Measel Apr 28, 2025 Coldwater Community Schools logo

Flynn tells Coldwater School Board attendance at Browne Aquatic Center has gone up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community School Superintendent Paul Flynn told the Coldwater School Board of Education Monday night that attendance at the Browne Aquatic Center has gone up when comp...
Jim Measel Apr 28, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools You Tube channel

