Category Archives: Local News
July 1 deadline set for Branch County Administrator applications
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A July 1st deadline has been set for Branch County Administrator candidates to apply for the position. Recruiter Chet Janik told Branch County Commissioners last Tuesday the job...
Jun 03, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Cattle trailer fire backs up northbound I-69 traffic near weight station
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A fire involving a 48 foot cattle trailer on northbound I-69 near the MDOT Weight Station tied up traffic for a time on Monday morning. The fire was apparently caused by an ...
Jun 03, 2024 Courtesy MDOT
BUSINESS BEAT: Local Edward Jones financial advisor receives accreditation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Financial Advisor Allison O'Connell of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Coldwater has received the Accredited Asset Management Specialist(TM), or AAMS, designation th...
Jun 03, 2024
Coldwater Main Street program launches downtown on line survey
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Main Street Program has launched a survey seeking community input on the U.S. 12 corridor. It's hoped the survey results will help influence future projects. It wi...
Jun 03, 2024 Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page
Union City man dies after reported Friday night motorcycle-deer crash
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 61-year-old man from Union City is dead after it's believed his motorcycle hit a deer on Friday evening. The Michigan State Police told WOOD-TV the crash happened at arou...
Jun 02, 2024
Virginia White claims the top finish in the 31st Annual Coldwater Exchange Duck Race
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In its 31st year, the annual duck race in Coldwater continues to bring in the money. 2,365 ducks were purchased for Saturday's event, which combined with other sponsorship dolla...
Jun 01, 2024
North Chain of Lakes Association donates PFD's to Sheriff's Office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - North Chain of Lake President Terry Reen has presented six new Personal Flotation Devices to the Branch County Sheriff's Office. The North Chain Lake Association approved a dona...
May 31, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department
West Liberty and Pleasant Street CWRSF Project in Quincy starts Monday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Quincy says the West Liberty Street and Pleasant Street Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project will begin on Monday. During the first week of the project, road clo...
May 31, 2024
Commencement ceremonies at UCHS and Pansophia Academy set for Sunday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The last of the Branch County high school commencement ceremonies will take place on Sunday afternoon. Graduation for 65 Union City High School seniors will take place at 2:...
May 31, 2024 AlphaBaby / Depositphotos.com
ABC Challenge and Duck Race part of Saturday's "Kickoff to Summer"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Exchange Club and Coldwater High School's Interact Club will be joining forces for the first ever "Kickoff to Summer" event on Saturday. Both events are family fri...
May 31, 2024
