Category Archives: Local News

Branch County continues to review LifeCare Ambulance proposals
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new contract between LifeCare Ambulance and Branch County is expected to be discussed during the Branch County Board of Commissioners work session on October 17. Two options w...
Jim Measel Oct 01, 2024 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page

Annual "Sarah Irene's Fall Harvest" fundraiser set for October 12 and 13
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - An annual event that honors the memory of Bronson High School graduate Sarah Haylett-Jones will be held next weekend. "Sarah Irene's Fall Harvest" will take place at 385 Otis Road...
Jim Measel Oct 01, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber thanks golf outing participants and sponsors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the participants and sponsors of their 42nd Golf Classic which was held on Friday, September 20 at Bella Vista ...
Jim Measel Oct 01, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

BCEGA schedules forum focusing on Upjohn's Employer Resource Network
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Economic Growth Alliance has announced a forum that will focus on the W.E. Upjohn Institute's Employer Resource Network will take place on Thursday, October 24...
Jim Measel Oct 01, 2024 Branch County Economic Growth Alliance logo (courtesy of Michigan Works! Southwest)

Snyder cases on hold after he was found not competent to face trial
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two criminal cases against a Coldwater Lake man who is facing nine charges are on hold after it was determined in a Branch County District Court hearing on Friday he was incompe...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Chris Potter / CC

CBPU crews leave Florida, head to SC to continue Helene restoration efforts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has announced that the four linemen who are providing mutual aid for victims of Hurricane Helene were released Monday morning from Tallah...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater BPU

First Seaplane Splash-In held at Pokagon since death of long time organizer
LAKE JAMES, IN (WTVB) - The Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association held their 22nd Splash-In at Pokagon State Park's Potawatomi Inn on Sunday. It was the first Splash-In held since the death of long time...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Photo courtesy Indiana Seaplane Pilots

Public restrooms in Bronson parks closed due to vandalism
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is not the only local municipality that is dealing with vandalism issues. The City of Bronson has announced on its Facebook page the public restrooms in thei...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: America's Best Restaurants visits Bent Prop Pub
COLDWATER LAKE, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Lake restaurant Bent Prop Pub hosted a visit from America's Best Restaurants on Friday. The restaurant at 632 Lake Drive normally opens at 4:00 p.m. but it opened...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Courtesy Bent Prop Pub Facebook page

18-year-old shot late Friday night in Orland, Indiana; suspect in custody
ORLAND, IN (WTVB) - A teenager was taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne after being shot late Friday night in Orland, Indiana. The Orland Town Marshal's office said in a news releas...
Jim Measel Sep 29, 2024 Courtesy Town of Orland, Indiana Facebook page
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