Category Archives: Local News

Bronson firefighters hosting fire safety open house/pizza party this Saturday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Bronson Fire Department will once again be hosting a free fire safety open house and pizza party on Saturday, October 12 from 11:00 a.m. until...
Jim Measel Oct 07, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page

Coldwater Planning Commission sets marijuana grow establishment public hearing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A public hearing will be held during Monday's Coldwater Planning Commission meeting about potentially eliminating marijuana grow establishments from the special land use approva...
Jim Measel Oct 05, 2024 Anthony Quintano / CC

Commissioners to interview three finalists for Veteran Service Officer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The field of candidates to be the next Branch County Veteran Service Officer has been reduced to three. Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners du...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Three new employees start work at CBPU
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has announced the hiring of three new employees. Kim Underwood has accepted the position of Staff Accountant. Born and raised in the Tole...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024

Angola man in intensive care at Parkview after crashing into tree
SCOTT TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - An Angola man at last report was in the intensive care unit of Parkview Regional Medical Center after his car crashed into a tree on Thursday morning. The Steuben County Sh...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department

Fire Safety Day to be held Saturday at Union City Fire Department
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Safety Day on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.. Everyone is invited to come to the Union City Fire Station at 123 H...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page

Two Fort Wayne suspects in fatal boating crash surrender
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two Fort Wayne suspects wanted in connection with a August 3 fatal boating crash on Coldwater Lake turned themselves in at the Branch County Jail on Thursday night. 44-year-old ...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Sheriff reports to Commissioners all six new deputy positions are filled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Deputies are now on patrol at night. Branch County Sheriff John Pollock told the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that all si...
Jim Measel Oct 03, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department vehicle (courtesy BCSD)

Colon Fire Department awarded MGU grant for gas detector
COLON, MI (WTVB) - The Colon Community Fire and Rescue Department has received a $2,000 grant from Michigan Gas Utilities to purchase a new gas detector. The grant was part of the utility's tenth annu...
Jim Measel Oct 03, 2024 Photo courtesy of Michigan Gas Utilities

CHS Homecoming Parade late Friday afternoon in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drivers in downtown Coldwater should be prepared to take an alternate route late Friday afternoon. The Coldwater High School Homecoming Parade will start at 5:00 p.m. Friday aft...
Jim Measel Oct 03, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page
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