Category Archives: Local News
Two vehicle crash shuts down Old U.S. 27 north of Kinderhook
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A portion of Old U.S. 27 north of Kinderhook had to be shut down for about an hour Thursday morning following a two vehicle crash. Rescue crews responded at about 10:30 a.m....
Jul 18, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
No change in Branch ISD Board of Education officers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education decided to make no changes during their annual election of officers on Wednesday. Ken Norton was once again chosen as ...
Jul 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
Community Health Agency asks residents to report harmful algal blooms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In anticipation of algal blooms on local water bodies due to the recent high temperatures and heavy rain, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has issued info...
Jul 18, 2024 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency
BUSINESS BEAT: Vendors can now sign up for September 21 Apple Fest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater Recreation Department is looking for Apple Fest vendors. This year's Apple Fest will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 21. Over 200 vendors a...
Jul 18, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Recreation Department Facebook page
Adjustments made for Chain of Lakes Poker Run due to high lake levels
ARCHER LAKE, MI (WTVB) - The high water on local lakes following the recent heavy rainfalls has caused organizers of Sunday's annual Chain of Lakes Poker Run to make some adjustments. One of the organ...
Jul 18, 2024 Courtesy Chain of Lakes Poker Run Facebook page
Hillsdale County Sheriff's Sergeant to stand trial for alleged jail inmate assaults
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A Marshall man will stand trial in Hillsdale County Circuit Court after he waived a preliminary exam on seven felony counts filed in connection with alleged assaults of a...
Jul 17, 2024 Chris Potter / CC
Smead named to fill open position on Quincy Village Council
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council appointed Ryan Smead to fill a vacancy on the Council during their meeting on Tuesday night. Smead takes over from Christy Berry who stepped down from th...
Jul 17, 2024 Courtesy Village of Quincy
Annual Bronson Polish Festival starts three day run on Thursday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - It's one of the biggest summer time events in Branch County. The 54th Bronson Polish Festival starts Thursday and will run through Saturday, July 20. Polish food will be available...
Jul 17, 2024 The 2023 Bronson Polish Festival royalty, L-R: Junior Prince Wyatt Tracey, Prince Spencer Losinski, King Randy Hyska, Queen Sandy Pitts, Princess Morgan McConn, and Junior Princess Gianna Bir. (Photo by MWC's Sean Watson)
BUSINESS BEAT: PCRH Foundation announce Cohen Memorial Scholarship recipients
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital is congratulating Lynsey Smith, Elly Brewer and Fatima Naji who were this year's recipients of the Nat Cohen Memorial Scholarship. Teri Coh...
Jul 17, 2024 Courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Facebook page
Garage on South Snow Prairie Road destroyed by "isolated extreme wind event"
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - No injuries were reported early Tuesday morning after winds from a severe thunderstorm led to a partial building collapse at 560 South Snow Prairie Road. The Bronson Fire ...
Jul 16, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page
