Category Archives: Local News
County Commissioners Hazelbaker, Houtz and McClellan win Primary races
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The three Branch County Commissioners who faced challenges in Tuesday's Republican Primary all came out on top. Randall Hazelbaker defeated Jessica Green in District One 640...
Aug 07, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Branch County voters approve millage questions during Tuesday's Primary
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The six millage questions on Tuesday's Primary ballot in Branch County all passed including five year operating millage renewals for both the Branch County Commission on Agi...
Aug 07, 2024 3d_kot / Depositphotos.com
Fred Blankenship wins GOP Primary for Branch County Sheriff
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Department Captain and Jail Administrator Fred Blankenship won the Republican Primary for Sheriff on Tuesday. Blankenship defeated Coldwater Police D...
Aug 07, 2024 Courtesy Fred Blankenship for Sheriff Facebook page
Wortz romps to victory in GOP 35th District State House Primary
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Jennifer Wortz won the Republican Primary for the 35th District State House seat on Tuesday as she easily outdistanced two rivals. Wortz defeated Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockf...
Aug 07, 2024 Courtesy Jennifer Wortz for State Representative Facebook page
Two more arrests made in death of Lakeland Correctional Facility prisoner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police at Marshall have announced that two more suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a prisoner at the Lakeland Correctiona...
Aug 06, 2024
2024 Branch County August Primary Results
Unofficial results courtesy Branch County Clerk's Office. Results are unofficial until certified by the Branch County Board of Canvassers. ~ County Commissioner (4-year term, 1 position each District)...
Aug 06, 2024 GPA Photo Archive
Attorney General's illness forces cancellation of Branch County opioid settlement roundtable
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's scheduled visit to Branch County for this Saturday has been called off due to her illness. She was scheduled to host an opioid settlement...
Aug 06, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Attorney General's Office
Adapt Incorporated holds Summer Youth Program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Adapt, Incorporated has wrapped up its Summer Youth Program for this year. The program runs in June, July and August and offers work experience to students in collaboration with...
Aug 06, 2024 Courtesy Second Story Marketing
Stormy Summer of '24 continues, funnel cloud prompts Tornado Warning
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A stormy summer continued on Tuesday morning as a series of severe thunderstorms led to almost 3,000 Consumer's Energy customers losing their power in the southwestern part ...
Aug 06, 2024 DesignPicsInc / Depositphotos.com
BUSINESS BEAT: City Barbershop now open in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - City Barbershop at 44 West Chicago next to Leudder's Shoes is the newest addition along U.S. 12 in Downtown Coldwater. Formerly located on North Hanchett Street, the City Barber...
Aug 06, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Main Street
