Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: MGU advises hunters to check cabin heating systems
MONROE, MI (WTVB) - As the firearms deer hunting season gets underway, Michigan Gas Utilities is reminding deer hunters to thoroughly inspect the heating systems in their cabins. A quick check can pre...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Gas Utilities

Genetski beats out Bronson's Mersman to be next Laketown Twp. Manager
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/WTVB) - Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman made it to the finals to be the next Laketown Township Manager in Allegan County but a search committee and the township board d...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Portions of Pearl Street to be closed next week for replacement of lead lines
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced that the replacement of lead lines will force the closure of several blocks of West Pearl Street and East Pearl Street starting this Monday, ...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page

Seven nominated for Branch County Veterans Affairs Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners submitted a number of nominations for various boards during their Tuesday afternoon meeting. Following the recent controversy involving the selection...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2024 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com

County Commissioners approve $1,000 increase in yearly compensation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved an increase in Commissioner compensation for the next four years on Tuesday. Under state law, the pay for Commissioner...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department issues statement on latest scam
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says they have received numerous calls in reference to a phone scam. According to a statement posted on the department's Facebook pa...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2024 Alachua County / CC

Local service members honored during Hillsdale Academy's Veterans Day ceremony
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Over 350 students, teachers, and parents of Hillsdale Academy honored local service men and women at the school's annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday. The ceremony include...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2024 Photo courtesy of Hillsdale Academy

BUSINESS BEAT: MCCU and local law enforcement holding meetings on preventing fraud
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Marshall Community Credit Union along with local law enforcement, will host a series of fraud awareness educational events in Battle Creek, Coldwater, and Marshall next week as ...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2024 Courtesy Marshall Community Credit Union Facebook page

Tickets now being sold for Yuletide Evening at the Beech House
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tickets are now available for the second annual Yuletide Evening at the Beech House. The Coldwater Community Center event will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 5:00 p.m. u...
Jim Measel Nov 13, 2024 Photo courtesy of Second Story Marketing

BCCADSV holding "One Night without a Home" on Wednesday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be spotlighting the plight of the homeless during the overnight hours of Wednesday night and Thursday mornin...
Jim Measel Nov 13, 2024 photographee.eu / Depositphotos.com

