Category Archives: Local News

Branch Commissioners appoint Lothamer and Labadie to VA board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners made appointments to various boards during their Tuesday afternoon meeting. Following the recent controversy involving the selection of a Branch Coun...
Jim Measel Nov 26, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Cancino sent to prison for up to 10 years on drug charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man who has had five drug cases filed against him since 2018 was sent to the Michigan Department of Corrections on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court. 34-year-old...
Jim Measel Nov 26, 2024 Mirroni / Depositphotos.com

City Council introduces ordinance which amends marijuana licensing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced an ordinance on Monday night which amends the licensing chapter concerning marijuana establishments. The City recently amended the Zoning C...
Jim Measel Nov 26, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Suspect arraigned for alleged possession of child porn on his computer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was arraigned Monday in Branch County District Court on four charges involving his alleged possession of child sexually abusive material on his computer. 43-year...
Jim Measel Nov 26, 2024 Rumble Press / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting/grand opening set for Coldwater Fresh Market
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Coldwater Fresh Market in the Willowbrook Plaza on Friday, December 6 starting at 4...
Jim Measel Nov 26, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

CCS school board approves contract for full time Browne Aquatic director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community School Board of Education approved a Independent Contractor Agreement with Hampton Aquatics & Fitness LLC out of Battle Creek on Monday night to mana...
Jim Measel Nov 26, 2024 The competition pool at the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy Browne Aquatic Center)

Coldwater City Council approves bid from Parrish Excavating for first phase of Rotary Park project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the awarding of a bid of over $1.7 million from Parrish Excavating of Quincy for the first phase of the Rotary Park improvement project Monda...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Defendant in meth related death of Lakeland inmate given additional time
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another defendant who was charged in connection with the death of a Lakeland Correctional inmate after methamphetamine was smuggled into the prison was sentenced on Monday in Br...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Department of Corrections

Several area locations offering free Thanksgiving dinners
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There are several options for dinner on Thanksgiving Day for those who can't get home for the holiday. The Coach Eby Youth and Family Center at 89 West Chicago in Coldwater ...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 Calgary Reviews / CC

Coldwater man arraigned on seven child sex computer crimes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was arraigned Friday on seven charges in Branch County District Court after a five month Michigan State Police investigation into his alleged use of child sexual...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 maxkabakov / Depositphotos.com
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