Category Archives: Local News

Sinkhole forces shut down of M-86 between U.S. 12 and Wheeler Road
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The discovery of a sinkhole on West Colon Road near Wheeler Road led to a shut down of a portion of M-86 west of Coldwater on Tuesday. After the sinkhole was discovered, ...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office

Thurston Woods Village announces plans to acquire Grand Vista Assisted Living of Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thurston Woods Village of Sturgis has announce plans to acquire Grand Vista Assisted Living in Coldwater. Grand Vista consists of two 20-apartment assisted living communities. T...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024 Courtesy Thurston Woods Village

Branch County scrap tire event scheduled for October 12
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Do you live in Branch County and have some scrap tires on your property you want to get rid of? A Branch County Scrap Tire Recycling event has been scheduled for Saturday, Octob...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024 Jayme del Rosario / CC

Commissioners scheduled to discuss Browne Aquatic Center on Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to discuss funding for the Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center on Thursday morning. It was revealed earlier this summer that t...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024 The exterior of the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)

BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T sponsoring UC Elementary therapy dog
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank and Trust is sponsoring Union City Elementary School's therapy dog, Tracker. Therapy dogs bring numerous benefits to a school environment, including prov...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024

BISD Head Start still needs 2024-2025 students to be fully enrolled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After being told by the regional office last February that grant funding could be reduced if Head Start enrollment did not increase, Branch Intermediate School District Early Ed...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page

Alumni Field renovation completed, ready for UC football home opener
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The newly renovated Alumni Field will make its prime time debut this Friday night as the Union City Chargers play their first home football game of the 2024 season against the ...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2024

Hops on Monroe patrons asked to fill out brief survey
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another season of Hops on Monroe wrapped up on Thursday night and organizers want to hear from you. A brief survey is available by going to the Hops on Monroe Facebook page and ...
Jim Measel Aug 30, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater BPU and City of Coldwater

CBPU Board to be presented with Skitter exit strategy on Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors will be presented with the utility's proposed exit strategy from Skitter, Incorporated during their meeting on Wednesd...
Jim Measel Aug 30, 2024

Public invited to review City of Bronson Draft Master Plan
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson's Draft Master Plan is now ready for public review. The Bronson Planning Commission has released the plan and will accept comments from the public until Novemb...
Jim Measel Aug 30, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson
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