Category Archives: Local News
Blankenship says overnight BCSD road patrols will start in April
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday they plan to start overnight road patrols in the middl...
Jan 23, 2025
County Commissioners tell Walsh to start Finance Director process
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners gave a thumbs up to County Administrator Frank Walsh's idea to hire a County Finance Director during their work session on Thursday. Wal...
Jan 23, 2025 Weston Brophy / CC
Coach Eby Center emergency warming shelter staying open until at least Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The temperatures have gone back above zero but with the weather forecast calling for the mercury to hover around 10 degrees above zero over the next two nights, the Coach Eby Yo...
Jan 23, 2025 Courtesy Coach Eby Youth and Family Center Facebook page
DDA Board approves plan to honor business milestones
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Downtown Development Authority approved a work plan on Wednesday that would recognize businesses for important activities and milestones. The milestones would include annive...
Jan 23, 2025 Courtesy Downtown Development Authority
B.I.S.D. Superintendent Kris Jenkins announces June 30 retirement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch Intermediate School District Superintendent Kris Jenkins told the district's Board of Education on Wednesday that she will be retiring on June 30. Jenkins has served as t...
Jan 23, 2025 B.I.S.D. Superintendent Kris Jenkins. Photo courtesy of B.I.S.D. Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber gathering sponsors for Awards program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The sponsors are lining up for the 71st Annual Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Gala on March 6 at the Dearth Community Center. The event sponsors are Hospice...
Jan 23, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
New Administrator wants Branch County to hire Finance Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh wants the county to pursue the hiring of a Finance Director. He is scheduled to pitch his idea to the Branch County Board of Commissioner...
Jan 22, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Interviews for Branch County Veterans Service officer finalists set for Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Veterans Board is scheduled to interview three finalists to be the next Branch County Veterans Service officer on Friday. Applications for the position were ac...
Jan 22, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page
Union City School Board keeps same slate of officers for 2025
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Board of Education decided to keep the same slate of officers for the upcoming year during their organizational meeting for 2025 on Monday night. Amber Herman wi...
Jan 22, 2025 Courtesy Union City Community Schools Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: 64th annual Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show starts January 30
FORT WAYNE, IN (WTVB) - The 64th annual Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show begins its four day run on January 30, 2025 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Show times will be from 11:0...
Jan 22, 2025 Courtesy Fort Wayne RV & Camping Show Facebook page
Wed Sep 30
Battle Creek, MI, USA
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Humidity: 83%
