Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR's "Stuff the Van" leads to food pantry donations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Members from the Branch County Association of Realtors recently donated over 600 pounds of food and $1,511 from their annual "Stuff the Van" food drive. The donations were distr...
Jim Measel Jul 03, 2024 Photo courtesy Branch County Association of Realtors

Two arrested, third suspect at large in California Township breaking and entering case
CALIFORNIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two persons were arrested by Troopers from the Michigan State Police post at Marshall on Tuesday in connection with a breaking and entering in the 1000 block of State ...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

MSP warn area businesses to be aware of counterfeit money
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police at Marshall are urging area businesses to be alert if they get a large amount of cash and take extra steps to determine if the money is real due to coun...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 Courtesy Michigan State Police

Boil water advisory for portion of Bronson in effect until at least Thursday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A boil water advisory for the southwest side of Bronson will remain in effect until at least Thursday. Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman says the first water sample from Monday...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 (courtesy City of Bronson)

Steuben County Judicial Center officially open for business
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The new Steuben County Justice Center officially opened for business on Monday. The modern three story building was built across the street from the Steuben County Community Center...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 Courtesy of RQAW Facebook page

BCSD investigating death of woman after she was found in Union Lake
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a 89-year-old woman who may have been a drowning victim on Monday. Rescue crews were dispatched to a...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Flags be flown at half staff on Wednesday in honor of Deputy Butler
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to b...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024

Quincy Chamber of Commerce hosting annual 4th of July parade
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Chamber of Commerce will once again host Quincy's annual 4th of July Parade on Thursday morning. The parade will begin at 11:00 a.m.. If you'd like to be part of the par...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: July 12 Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting scheduled for new MCCU office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The official Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting for Marshall Community Credit Union's new location at 688 East Chicago in Coldwater is set for Friday, July 12. The off...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 Courtesy Marshall Community Credit Union Facebook page

Shannon resigns as Trine University president after one year on the job
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - Trine University is looking for a new President after the Board of Trustees announced last Thursday they had accepted the resignation of Dr. John Shannon who had served as universi...
Jim Measel Jul 02, 2024 Photo courtesy of Trine University

