Category Archives: Local News

MDOT crews begin work on M-86 between Coldwater and Colon
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Drivers will have be patient along M-86 west of Coldwater for the next few weeks as Michigan Department of Transportation crews will be working from the intersection of U.S....
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2024 Jo Naylor / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Mullaly appointed VP Mortgage Loan Officer at SMB&T
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank and Trust First Vice President Regional Mortgage Sales Manager Brandy Titus has announced the appointment of Karla Mullaly as VP, Mortgage Loan Officer fo...
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2024 Photo courtesy of Southern Michigan Bank and Trust

CCPHD appointments for COVID-19 and Flu vaccines start on Monday
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department will begin offering appointments on Monday for COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Flu Vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six mon...
Jim Measel Sep 22, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Public Health Department

Coldwater Community Center takes the lead for 2025 Cultural Jubilee: A Gathering of Neighbors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Plans are already underway for the 2025 Cultural Jubilee: A Gathering of Neighbors and organizers are inviting vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to get involved. The event is sc...
Jim Measel Sep 22, 2024 Cultural Jubilee will return next year on May 17, 2025, with cultural exhibits, activities, and a Unity Walk.

Plane lands at Branch County Memorial Airport with no landing gear
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two men escaped injury on Friday afternoon when their 1966 Piper PA30 twin engine airplane had to land at the Branch County Memorial Airport with no landing gear. The Branch Cou...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2024 Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department

Branch County Veterans Service Officer opening attracts 21 applications
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There has been a lot of interest in the Branch County Department of Veterans Affairs Director's position. Long time V.A. Director Charles Scott informed the county two months ag...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page

Comments on proposed Bronson Master Plan being accepted
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson's Draft Master Plan is now available for public review and comments. Comments will be accepted until November 6, 2024. A copy of the proposed Master Plan is av...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson

Coldwater and Bronson Automatic Mutual Aid agreement on Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked Monday night to approve an Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with the Bronson Area Fire Association. It would use the same language as a si...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2024 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Vandalism continues to be reported at downtown fire pit and in Coldwater parks
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker says in his report for Monday night's City Council meeting that the city continues to experience various levels of vandalism in public parks. ...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2024 (Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page)

First draft of 2025 Branch County budget shows $3 million deficit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners during their Thursday work session that the first draft of the county's proposed 2025 general fund budget ...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2024 Pictures of Money / CC

