Category Archives: Local News

Equipment installation should be completed this week for updated Bronson playground
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The updated playground at Bronson's Kiwanis Park is nearly complete. Work began this week on installing the new playground equipment, and City Manager Brandon Mersman says they ho...
Ken Delaney Dec 19, 2024 (courtesy City of Bronson)

Sentence of man involved in California Township crash upheld by Michigan Court of Appeals
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the sentencing of a Fort Wayne man who plead no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated, causing serious injuries after an Apri...
Ken Delaney Dec 19, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Coldwater man arrested with five others in Steuben County
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A Coldwater man is one of six people taken into custody Wednesday by Steuben County Sheriff's detectives as they executed arrest warrants related to alleged violations of Indiana's...
Ken Delaney Dec 19, 2024 Gordon Jay Walkinhood of Coldwater (courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Office)

Coach Eby Youth and Family Center to host Christmas Day dinner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A week from today dozens of volunteers will give up time at home to serve Christmas dinner to others at the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center in Coldwater. The free community di...
Ken Delaney Dec 19, 2024 Courtesy Coach Eby Youth and Family Center Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Aunt Millie's donates 2,400 loaves to Branch Area Food Pantry
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Ft. Wayne-based Aunt Millie's Bakeries, which has a plant in Coldwater, celebrated the holidays by donating 2,400 loaves of bread to the Branch Area Food Pantry in November. The...
Ken Delaney Dec 18, 2024 (courtesy Aunt Millie's Bakeries)

UPDATE: Suspect identified in social threat on Pansophia Academy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Police say the suspect has been identified in the social media post that caused the closing of Pansophia Academy and charges are likely to be filed against the te...
Ken Delaney Dec 18, 2024 Courtesy Pansophia Academy

State Natural Resources Trust Fund money would assist projects in both Bronson and Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the City of Bronson awaits final approval from the state legislature on Department of Natural Resources Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund funding for their proposed Ra...
Ken Delaney Dec 18, 2024 Rotary Park sign (courtesy City of Coldwater)

Flynn updates Coldwater Board of Education on CHS building issue
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - During Monday's meeting of the Coldwater Board of Education, Superintendent Paul Flynn updated the board, and the public, on the building issue that caused the temporary evacuat...
Sean Watson Dec 18, 2024 Dr. Ed Lake, President of the Coldwater Board of Education, and Paul Flynn, Coldwater Community Schools Superintendent.

Final county commission meeting for Commissioner Matthew and Administrator Norman
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the calendar year winds down, so do the terms of some elected officials and even the Branch County Administrator. Longtime Administrator Bud Norman attended his last Branch C...
Ken Delaney Dec 17, 2024 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BUSINESS BEAT: Renewable energy programs continue in Branch County and around the state
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the increase in solar farms around Branch County has caused much debate, a new report from the Michigan Public Service Commission finds continued growth in the state's ren...
Ken Delaney Dec 17, 2024 Hedgerow INC
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