Category Archives: Local News
Coldwater girl declared medically deceased following Messenger Lake rescue
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A ten-year-old Coldwater girl who was rescued from under the surface of Messenger Lake near the public beach over the weekend was medically declared deceased on Tuesday afternoo...
Jun 27, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Bronson Police asking for public's help following recent vandalism reports
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Police Chief Stephen Johnson says his department is looking for information regarding individuals who have recently damaged citizens property. The latest reports came in d...
Jun 27, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Police Department
Second Branch District Library StoryWalk® opens in Quincy Park
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A permanent StoryWalk in the Quincy Park officially opened on Wednesday. It's the second Branch District Library StoryWalk. The other is in Coldwater's Heritage Park near Borden Fi...
Jun 26, 2024 Courtesy Branch District Library Facebook page
Coldwater DDA Board approves funding for downtown painting project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Downtown Development Authority approved paying $260 for painting materials on Wednesday morning so that a mural can go on a downtown building. Board member Matt Biolchini sa...
Jun 26, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
McCrea departs from Bronson after taking Prairie Heights administrative position
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A long time Bronson Community Schools employee is leaving the district. The Bronson School Board of Education formally accepted Wesley McCrea's resignation as the Bronson Junior/S...
Jun 26, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Community Schools Facebook page
Commissioners accept annual reports from courts and treasurers office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners accepted annual reports from two courts and from the Treasurer's Office on Monday. Commissioner Jon Houtz said the District Court report...
Jun 26, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
BUSINESS BEAT: Registration now open for September 20th Chamber Golf Outing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Registration is open for the 42nd Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic which will be held on September 20, 2024 at the Bella Vista Golf Course. The cost is $150 for i...
Jun 26, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Consumer's Energy crews working to restore power after Tuesday's storms
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Over 64,000 Consumers Energy customers in Michigan were without power on Wednesday morning after the Tuesday morning storms. Initially, nearly 151,000 customers lost their p...
Jun 26, 2024 Courtesy Consumer's Energy
Schools officials look for ways to increase revenue to keep aquatic center open
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the operation in the red by over $300,000 per year, Coldwater Community Schools officials are working with the city and others to find a way to keep the Dr. Robert W. Brown...
Jun 26, 2024 The competition pool at the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy Browne Aquatic Center)
Coldwater Community Schools to start use of therapy dogs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools will join other Branch County districts this fall in the use of therapy dogs. The Coldwater Board of Education approved a request to utilize school t...
Jun 25, 2024 sssss1gmel / Depositphotos.com
