Category Archives: Local News

10th anniversary celebration for Dr. Browne Rec Center scheduled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The tenth anniversary of the Doctor Robert W. Browne Recreation Center will be celebrated by the City of Coldwater on December 13. The renovated building opened to the public in...
Jim Measel Nov 21, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Recreation Department

Norman tells Commissioners 2025 County GF Budget is balanced
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman reported to the County Commissioners during their work session on Thursday afternoon the county's 2025 General Fund budget is balanced. No...
Jim Measel Nov 21, 2024 Weston Brophy / CC

Branch County October unemployment rate goes up to 4.2 percent
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Figures released on Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed Branch County's unemployment rate went back up in October to 4.2 percent. Branc...
Jim Measel Nov 21, 2024 Kevin Smith / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Cameron Christmas Train rolls through local communities
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The Cameron Christmas train rolled through various communities in the area on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Christmas Train spread holiday cheer as it made brief stops i...
Jim Measel Nov 21, 2024 Courtesy Cameron Christmas Train Facebook page

Bronson schools re-open after Junior-Senior High School break-in/burglary
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Satisfied that the buildings are now secure, Bronson Community Schools re-opened for classes on Thursday after numerous actions were taken following a break-in of Bronson Junior a...
Jim Measel Nov 21, 2024 Bronson Jr-Sr High School sign (courtesy of Bronson Community Schools)

DDA Board approves work plans for 2025 Main Street events
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved Work Plans for several 2025 Main Street events during their meeting on Wednesday. One was for Love Local 2025 whic...
Jim Measel Nov 20, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government You Tube channel

Branch Area Food Pantry holiday food distribution set for Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Area Food Pantry Holiday Food Distribution is scheduled for this Saturday, November 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.. The City of Coldwater says traffic onto Pierso...
Jim Measel Nov 20, 2024 Courtesy Branch Area Food Pantry Facebook page

Reading man injured as pickup truck and cattle trailer crashes into train
RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - A pickup truck pulling a trailer which contained 43 head of cattle crashed into a train operated by Indiana Northeastern Railroad Company on Tuesday afternoon east of Ha...
Jim Measel Nov 20, 2024 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department

DDA Board approves establishing non-endowed fund with BCCF
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved a resolution on Wednesday which establishes a non-endowed fund with the Branch County Community Foundation. Coldwa...
Jim Measel Nov 20, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Community Foundation Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Michigan Gas Utilities partnering with police to stop scams
MONROE, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Gas Utilities is partnering with police and sheriff's departments across southern and western Michigan to share the warning signs of utility scams. The goal is to blanket ...
Jim Measel Nov 20, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Gas Utilities
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