Category Archives: Local News

Alumni Field work almost done, seating will be available for July 3 fireworks
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City School Superintendent Chris Katz says the Alumni Field renovation project is close to the end. A post on the Union City Community Schools Facebook page said the fenc...
Jim Measel Jun 20, 2024 Courtesy Union City Community Schools Facebook page

ZBA approves driveway variance request from Elmet Technologies
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request from Elmet Technologies on Jay Street on Wednesday for a development site standard variance so they can construct a driv...
Jim Measel Jun 20, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

BUSINESS BEAT: Disbanded UC Chamber disburses $2,000 to four organizations
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chamber of Commerce held a meeting on June 13 for community service organizations and individuals to make presentations to the board for funding support. Due to ...
Jim Measel Jun 20, 2024 Courtesy Union City Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Built in parachute prevents Hillsdale County plane tragedy
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A built-in parachute saved the lives of two persons on Wednesday as a small airplane had to make an emergency landing in Hillsdale County. Michigan State Police from the ...
Jim Measel Jun 20, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

Quincy Village Council approves hiring of Dalton Turmell as Police Chief
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council approved the hiring of Dalton Turmell as the village's new police chief on Tuesday night. A five person interviewing committee recommended his hiring. Vi...
Jim Measel Jun 20, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Police Department Facebook page

National Weather Service extends Heat Advisory through Saturday evening
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory which has been in effect for Branch and surrounding counties through Saturday evening. The unusually long Heat Ad...
Jim Measel Jun 20, 2024 oraziopuccio / Depositphotos.com

Bronson man injured as motorcycle crashes into back of vehicle on Old 27 near Warren Road
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man was injured Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a 2018 GMC Sierra on Old U.S. 27 south of Warren Road. The Branch County Sheriff's...
Jim Measel Jun 19, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Bish RV theft suspect arraigned in Branch County District Court
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of two Fort Wayne men who were apprehended last November in Waterloo, Indiana after a pair of recreational travel trailers were stolen from Bish's RV in Coldwater was arraig...
Jim Measel Jun 19, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Branch County GOP hosting "Meet and Greet" with candidates on Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Republican Party will be hosting a "Meet and Great" with candidates running for various offices on Thursday evening at the Ponds of Coldwater which is located ...
Jim Measel Jun 19, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Republican Party

BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting held for Dr. Cassidy's Chiropractic Care
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 1, at Dr. Cassidy's Chiropractic Care which is located at 870 East Chicago Road in Quincy. Cassidy...
Jim Measel Jun 19, 2024 Courtesy Dr. Cassidy’s Chiropractic Care Facebook page
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