Category Archives: Local News

Loaner life jackets stations on Marble Lake now available
MARBLE LAKE, MI (WTVB) - The Marble Chain of Lakes Improvement Association has announced Loaner Life Jacket Stations are now available. Two bases have been set up at the Marble Lake and Middle Lake bo...
Jim Measel May 20, 2024 Courtesy Marble Chain of Lakes Improvement Association Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Century Bank and Trust donates $517 to four local non-profits
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Century Bank and Trust was among the many businesses that took part last Friday in the 517 promotion. As part of their commitment to giving back and supporting local causes, the...
Jim Measel May 20, 2024 Courtesy Century Bank and Trust Facebook page

Fewer students graduate at both Quincy and Coldwater High Schools
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Commencement ceremonies were held on Sunday for graduating seniors at Quincy and Coldwater High Schools. Mother Nature co-operated as both ceremonies were held outside but t...
Jim Measel May 20, 2024 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson

Coldwater man killed Friday night as pickup truck hits tree and catches fire
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A 48-year-old Coldwater man was killed late Friday night in a single vehicle fatal crash on Michigan Road just north of State Road in Coldwater Township. Troopers ...
Jim Measel May 20, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

Three pets lost in Union City house fire, UC firefighter taken to ProMedica for evaluation
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Firefighters from five departments had to be called in Saturday night to battle a house fire in Union City. The Union City Fire Department responded to the Andrew and Sarah Sta...
Jim Measel May 19, 2024

Five persons injured Friday afternoon in Algansee Twp as vehicle crashes into back of Amish wagon
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Five persons including four occupants of an Amish two-wheel wagon were injured in a Friday afternoon two vehicle crash on South Ray Quincy Road near Campbell Road. The B...
Jim Measel May 19, 2024

Homer woman suffers broken leg in Friday afternoon motorcycle crash on Burlington Road
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Homer woman suffered a broken leg on Friday in a motorcycle crash on Burlington Road north of Hayner Road. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says the crash happened ...
Jim Measel May 19, 2024

CHS students awarded over $365,000 during Scholarship Night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was another big night for seniors and their parents, as Coldwater High School hosted its annual Local Scholarship Night Friday at the Coach Floyd Eby Gymnasium. Just over $36...
Sean Watson May 17, 2024 CHS Interact Club Scholarship recipients Hannah Stevens, Braeh Mohammed, and Sharefa Aboali pose with club advisor Sarah Davis. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)

Sheriff's Department drone used following Sherwood area tornados
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department was able to use their drone in the aftermath of the devastating May 7 tornados which caused a significant amount of damage in the Sherwood...
Jim Measel May 17, 2024

Several Coldwater Police officers honored as part of National Police Week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Police Department recently held their annual Awards Ceremony as part of National Police Week observances. Along with recognizing achievements like completion of th...
Jim Measel May 17, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Public Safety Police and Fire Facebook page
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