Category Archives: Local News
Tappenden says work continues on putting ice cream shop into Lefty's
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street Director Audrey Tappenden told the Historic District Commission on Wednesday night that two Hillsdale County residents are still working to put a ice cream...
Feb 14, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Michigan Association of School Boards chosen to lead BISD Superintendent search
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch I.S.D. Board of Education selected the Michigan Association of School Boards during a special meeting on Wednesday to conduct the search for a new Superintendent. Cur...
Feb 14, 2025 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Oscar Brown's Tavern wins Love Local "Best of Bowls" award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The votes have been tallied from Coldwater Main Street's third annual Love Local event that was held last Saturday. The "Best of Bowls" award, given to the participant with the ...
Feb 14, 2025 Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page
Walsh talks to candidates for Deputy Administrator/Finance Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Board of Commissioners during Tuesday's meeting he has interviewed three candidates for the Deputy Administrator/Finance Directo...
Feb 13, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Old Gilead Township Hall goes on the market, building listed for $39,900
GILEAD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Rick Hollister said during Tuesday's board meeting that the old Gilead Township Hall is for sale. A new township hall opened about a year ago. T...
Feb 13, 2025 Old Gilead Township Hall. Photo courtesy Real Estate One
Fatal victim in February 1 fatal Steuben County crash identified
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Coroner's Office has released the identity of the driver who died on February 1 when his vehicle crashed on State Road 120 near County Road 525 West and ...
Feb 13, 2025
BUSINESS BEAT: Grounded in Him Wellness Spa opening soon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Grounded In Him LLC Wellness Spa as their newest Community Leader. The business will be opening soon at 61 East Chicago in Co...
Feb 13, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Facebook page
Nasty winter weather shuts down Branch County schools for Thursday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The overnight three inch snowfall combined with freezing drizzle forced the cancellation of school throughout Branch County on Thursday. Coldwater, Union City, Quincy and Br...
Feb 13, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com
Man being sought for not registering as sex offender found dead in Angola
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A man who was being sought by the Steuben County Sheriff's Office for being a fugitive non-compliant registered sex offender was found dead in an Angola residence on Wednesday. The...
Feb 13, 2025 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department
Michigan PSC approves DTE's application for Cold Creek Solar Project
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved DTE Electric Company's application for the utility's Cold Creek Solar Park Project in Branch County. Through the project, the u...
Feb 12, 2025
