Category Archives: Local News
Athens Road bridge construction to begin April 20
SHERWOOD (WTVB) – A major bridge project in Branch County is set to begin on Monday, April 20th. Branch County Road Commission manager Trent Arver announced on Tuesday the schedule for the nearl...
Apr 08, 2015
Could gas prices be peaking for the year?
COLDWATER (WTVB) – If you can believe the energy experts, the $2.35 a gallon gas prices we're paying now at the pump in the Branch County area may be as high as they're going to get for the rest...
Apr 08, 2015
Two motorcyclists seriously injured after collision with car
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Two motorcyclists were seriously injured last night in Branch County when they collided with a car along Tuttle Road in Sherwood Township. It happened around 6:45 ...
Apr 07, 2015
Two slightly hurt after car-van accident on US 12
QUINCY (WTVB) It was reported as a car-deer personal injury accident early today with two drivers hurt east of Quincy on U.S. 12 near Briggs Road. Turns out the deer dodged a van that hit the brakes t...
Apr 07, 2015
West Michigan economic growth rate improving
KALAMAZOO (WTVB) – The West Michigan economy shows an improved growth rate. So says Regional Economist Dr. Brian Long, as his monthly survey of purchasing managers indicated a doubling of the ne...
Apr 07, 2015
Branch County road weight restrictions end Thursday
The Branch County Road Commission's springtime road weight restrictions will be lifted as of 6AM Thursday. The so-called frost law load reducing provisions went into effect nearly a month ago on March...
Apr 07, 2015
Casto arraigned on assault charges
COLDWATER (WTVB) – Bond was set at $100,000 yesterday for 31-year old Coldwater Lake resident Robert Casto, who is accused of assaulting a State Police trooper and Coldwater City Police officer ...
Apr 07, 2015
BUSINESS BEAT: Corey Donner promoted to Commercial Loan Officer at Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
Nick Grabowski, Senior Vice President/Head of Commercial Lending, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corey Donner to the position of Commercial Loan Officer. Corey began his banking career with S...
Apr 07, 2015
Monday is final day to register to vote in May 5th election
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Monday is the last day you can register to vote for the elections on May 5th when the fate of a pair of bond issues will be decided in the Coldwater School District ,while...
Apr 06, 2015
BUSINESS BEAT: Innovative prostate treatment system now available at Community Health Center of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Community Health Center of Branch County (CHC) is one of three hospitals in Michigan to offer a new, less invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate. CHC Urologist Ke...
Apr 06, 2015
