Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Vendors needed for St. Charles Holiday Shopping Bazaar
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Crafters and small business vendors are invited to take part in the St. Charles Borromeo Holiday Shopping Bazaar on Saturday, November 16 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.. There...
Jim Measel Oct 18, 2024 Courtesy St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Facebook page

Commissioners accept 911 Board recommendation on new LifeCare contract
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners accepted a recommendation from the county's 9-1-1 Board during a nearly two-a-half-hour work session on Thursday afternoon in the contra...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page

VA Board rejects Commissioners recommendation, select Yap to be next Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A recommendation from the Branch County Board of Commissioners that Whitney Lewis be the next Branch County Department of Veterans Affairs Director has been turned down by the l...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page

Over 500 Branch County educators attend Professional Development Day
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Over 500 certified and non-certified educators from around Branch County took part last Friday in a Professional Development Day at Coldwater High School entitled, "Growing Toge...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Photo courtesy of Second Story Marketing

Health Board gives Burns merit pay, Luparello one year contract renewal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Board of Health for the Community Health Agency voted during their October 3 meeting to give Health Officer Rebecca Burns $5,000 in merit pay per her contract, as she has re...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Local athletics to benefit from McDonald's digital fundraiser
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Modern technology helped McDonald's restaurants across Michigan support local high school athletic programs on October, raising over $147,000 during the inaugural High Schoo...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC

Two drivers injured in crash on Mechanic Road in Hillsdale County
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A two vehicle collision on Mechanic Road near North Bunn Road on Wednesday afternoon sent both drivers to the Hillsdale Community Health Center. The Hillsdale County Sher...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

KCC Foundation announces 30 recipients of 24-25 Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarships
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Kellogg Community College Foundation has announced that 30 students will receive $19,500 in total awards as part of the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholars...
Jim Measel Oct 17, 2024 Courtesy Kellogg Community College

Altrusa presents theater marquee grant to Bronson Community Foundation
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Community Foundation was presented with a $3,000 grant from Altrusa International of Branch County on Wednesday that will be used to repair the roof on the Bronson The...
Jim Measel Oct 16, 2024 Photo courtesy of Patrick Bird

No contact ordered for portion of St. Joseph River in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - A no contact advisory has been issued for portions of the St. Joseph River in Three Rivers following a major wastewater spill earlier this week. Three Rivers Wastewater Super...
Jim Measel Oct 16, 2024 Courtesy City of Three Rivers
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