Category Archives: Local News

Truck driver killed in crash on Indiana Toll Road in Steuben County
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - The Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving two semi tractor trailers and a pick up truck which happened late Friday afternoon on the Indiana Toll Ro...
Jim Measel Oct 12, 2024 Courtesy Indiana State Police

Rutz tells Commissioners about scanning of century old tax records
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Treasurer Steve Rutz told Branch County Commissioners on Tuesday he plans to scan almost 1,200 tax books that date back to 1871. He brought the actual books to the...
Jim Measel Oct 11, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

BUSINESS BEAT: Little River Railroad's Pumpkin Train running next 3 Sundays
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There is still time this month to enjoy a Sunday afternoon train ride aboard the Little River Railroad's Pumpkin Train. The train will be operating on October 13, 20, and 27...
Jim Measel Oct 11, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Country

Drought conditions worsen, most of Branch County still abnormally dry
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows worsening drought conditions as the dry weather continued this week. While most of Branch, Hillsdale and St. Joseph Cou...
Jim Measel Oct 11, 2024 Courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor

Branch County holding scrap tire recycling event on Saturday morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Do you live in Branch County and have some scrap tires on your property you want to get rid of? A free Branch County Scrap Tire Recycling event will be held on Saturday morning....
Jim Measel Oct 11, 2024 Jayme del Rosario / CC

City of Coldwater road millage proposal on November 5th ballot
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A City of Coldwater bond proposal for future road projects in the city is on the November fifth ballot. City Manager Keith Baker says it's a millage renewal but they can't call ...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2024 Meutia Widodo / CC

Coldwater's Haunted Forest set for Friday and Saturday at Rotary Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's Recreation Department will be hosting its annual Haunted Forest on Friday and Saturday night at Rotary Park. A special adventure through the woods catere...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Bronson Planning Commission schedules public hearing on recreational marijuana
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 21 as they seek input from the community on allowing recreational marijuana facilities in the City of...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Rampit USA joins Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Rampit USA has joined the Chamber. Rampit USA Specializes in commercial, residential, and portable wheelchair and handi...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Coldwater couple hopes to fill semi-trailer with supplies for North Carolina hurricane victims
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater couple will be using their big rig to deliver disaster assistance to victims of hurricane Helene. Joe Gibson, his wife, and another friend are coordinating the effort t...
Ken Delaney Oct 10, 2024 Twocoms / Depositphotos.com
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