Category Archives: Local News

Walsh reports retiree health insurance stipend program in excellent shape
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that the county's retiree health insurance stipend program is in ex...
Brett Briscoe Mar 20, 2025 vitma1978 / Depositphotos.com

Registration deadlines approaching for spring activities
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Registration deadlines are quickly approaching for a number of Coldwater Recreation spring activities for both youth and adults. Online registrations are available for youth base...
Brett Briscoe Mar 20, 2025

Power of the Purse raises over $63,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The Branch County United Way's annual Power of the Purse fundraiser was a huge success, with officials saying after expenses the event March 8 raised $63,365.41. In all nearly 10...
Brett Briscoe Mar 20, 2025 Power of the Purse logo. (Courtesy Branch County United Way)

BUSINESS BEAT: Dairy Queen in Quincy for sale
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - After being owned by the same person for over 40 years, the Dairy Queen in Quincy is now on the market. In addition to the business, upstairs is a one bedroom apartment. Realtor De...
Ken Delaney Mar 20, 2025 Dairy Queen in Quincy, MI (courtesy Midwestern Realty Group)

Coldwater Lake Association hosted boater safety classes begin this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the summer boating season coming soon, the Coldwater Lake Association is hosting their first boater safety class of the year this Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m...
Ken Delaney Mar 20, 2025 Wimbledon / Depositphotos.com

District begins public information meetings on Bronson Community Schools bond proposal
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Community Schools this week hosted the first of two community information sessions before voters in the district go to the polls May 6. District voters are being asked to ...
Ken Delaney Mar 20, 2025 (courtesy Bronson Community Schools)

On the last day of winter, National Weather Service issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Just ahead of a cold front that will bring a dramatic change in temperatures over the next few days, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1:...
Ken Delaney Mar 19, 2025

Coldwater Community Schools expands vaping education to parents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Following a series of anti-vaping presentations for students at Coldwater High School and Legg Middle School, the conversation is now being extended to parents. The parent night...
Ken Delaney Mar 19, 2025 Vaping360 / CC

Business Beat: Broadheads and Bullets receives business honor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Broadheads and Bullets in Coldwater has once again been named Best Sporting Goods and Outdoor Store in Branch County. It marks the fifth year in a row they have earned the honor....
Brett Briscoe Mar 19, 2025

Steuben County pastor charged with child molestation
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB)- A Steuben County pastor is facing child molestation charges. Indiana State Police say 69-year-old Roger Dailey Strong of Angola has been charged with three counts Level 1 child mole...
Brett Briscoe Mar 19, 2025
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