Category Archives: Local News
Yap turns down Branch County V.A. Directors position, cites harassment her family is receiving
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The selection of the next Branch County Department of Veterans Affairs Director has become a messy affair in recent days. Four members of the Branch County Board of Commissioner...
Oct 23, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page
Second Branch County scrap tire recycling event scheduled for Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Due to the large turnout during a Branch County tire recycling event held on October 12, a second event has been scheduled for this Saturday morning, October 26. It will be held...
Oct 23, 2024 Jayme del Rosario / CC
DDA Board approves facade grant for building at 40 South Hanchett
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority Board approved a $35,000 facade restoration grant on Wednesday for a building owned by the Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council...
Oct 23, 2024 40 South Hanchett Courtesy City of Coldwater
BUSINESS BEAT: Goodie Shop in Coldwater celebrates 70th anniversary
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Goodie Shop at 30 North Monroe in Coldwater celebrated its 70th anniversary this week. The family run business is now in its third generations. After running the Goodie Shop...
Oct 23, 2024 Courtesy Branch District Library
Commissioners approve courtroom renovations not to exceed $2.8 million
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners gave formal approval on Tuesday for renovations to the Circuit, District and Probate Courts in the courthouse at an estimated cost not t...
Oct 23, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Streets along Coldwater Halloween Parade route to be blocked off
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With Coldwater's annual Halloween Parade coming up this Saturday night, Coldwater Public Safety is reminding residents that streets will be temporarily blocked off along the par...
Oct 23, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Bronson Planning Commission turns thumbs down to recreational marijuana during special meeting
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Planning Commission recommended on a 5-0 vote to the City Council during a special meeting and public hearing on Monday night that recreational marijuana facilities no...
Oct 22, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Cox sent back to prison after pleading no contest in residence break in
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The second of two suspects charged in connection with the July 1 breaking and entering of a home in the 1000 block of State Line Road near Ray was sent back to prison on Monday ...
Oct 22, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Department of Corrections
MSP investigating theft of rental home items in St. Joseph County
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police Troopers from the Marshall post are investigating the theft of items from a rental house unit in an area near the 17000 block of South River Road. ...
Oct 22, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater BPU recognized at AMP annual conference
COLUMBUS, OH (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities was recently honored for its achievements throughout the past year during the 2024 American Municipal Power Annual Conference. The utility...
Oct 22, 2024
