Category Archives: Local News
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. ...
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 ...
Sep 20, 2024 Pictures of Money / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Oriole Automotive hosting QHS volleyball team car wash fundraiser
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Oriole Automotive at 904 East Chicago Road in Quincy will be hosting the Quincy High School Girls Volleyball team's car wash fundraiser next weekend. It will be held on Saturday, S...
Sep 20, 2024 Courtesy Oriole Automotive
CCS students report possible Snapchat threat later found not credible
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools Superintendent Paul Flynn said in a letter on Thursday night to parents and guardians that some students in a group Snapchat received an anonymous po...
Sep 20, 2024 Coldwater Community Schools logo
Drought conditions get worse, all of Branch County abnormally dry
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The latest version of the U.S. Drought Monitor released on Thursday shows worsening conditions in the area. Branch and St. Joseph Counties along with most of Hillsdale Count...
Sep 19, 2024 Courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor. Branch County and other areas in yellow are abnormally dry. Moderate and severe drought reported in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio
Over 220 vendors expected for Apple Fest and Craft Show on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater Recreation Department will be hosting the 37th edition of Apple Fest and Craft Show this Saturday. Coldwater Community Enrichment Director Julie Santure sa...
Sep 19, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Recreation Department Facebook page
BHSJCHA reports West Nile Virus death of St. Joseph County horse
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There has been a second animal detection of the West Nile Virus in the three counties served by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency for the month of Septembe...
Sep 19, 2024 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: MCCU announces winner of ATV Giveaway
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Matt Mast was the winner of the Marshall Community Credit Union 'Gear Up for Savings' ATV Giveaway which was held as part of the grand opening celebration of Marshall Community ...
Sep 19, 2024 Brandee Pabian (MCCU), Matt Mast, and Dallas Connin (Planet Powersports). Photo courtesy Marshall Community Credit Union Facebook page
Lindsey testifies on naming part of M-34 after slain Hillsdale County deputy
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Senators Jonathan Lindsey and Joseph Bellino testified on Wednesday in support of legislation to honor Hillsdale County Deputy William "Bill" Butler Junior who was killed in...
Sep 19, 2024 State Senators Joseph Bellino and Sen. Jonathan Lindsey on Wednesday testified in support of Senate Bill 977 to designate a portion of Highway M-34 in Hillsdale County in honor of Hillsdale County Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr., who was killed in the line of duty in June. Photo courtesy of Michigan Senate Republicans
Branch County Sheriff's K-9 Xenia retires after over 7 years of service
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department has announced the retirement of one of its volunteer K-9s, Xenia. While Xenia is always available to assist K-9 Chaos, her expertise is in...
Sep 18, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
