Category Archives: Local News
No wake zone for North Chain Lakes, boaters encouraged to stay off the water until levels recede
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With record one day rainfall earlier this week, officials with the North Chain Lake Association in Branch County are encouraging boaters to wait to enjoy the water until lake le...
Jul 12, 2024 (courtesy Lee Younkman-North Chain Lake Association Facebook page)
Demolition of the old Branch County Jail and Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility is underway
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Decades of history came tumbling down Friday, as demolition began at the old Branch County Jail. Abatement work wrapped Wednesday and crews from Handy Excavating of Quincy began...
Jul 12, 2024 Demolition of the old Branch County Jail July 12, 2024 (courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department)
Commissioners narrow field to six for new Branch County Administrator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Interviews will be held at the end of the month with six candidates who have made the first cut in their bid to replace Bud Norman as Branch County Administrators. After a close...
Jul 12, 2024 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Wilkinson marks 30 years with the Union City Police Department
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City this week is saluting one of its longtime employees on a special milestone. Assistant Police Chief Corey Wilkinson is celebrating his 30th year of pol...
Jul 12, 2024 Union City Assistant Police Chief Corey Wilkinson (courtesy Village of Union City)
Numerous candidates and millage renewals on the August 6 primary ballot in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With three candidates vying for sheriff and another three Republicans on the primary ballot looking to replace current 35th District State Representative Andrew Fink, Branch Cou...
Jul 12, 2024 Alan Cleaver / CC
Branch County included in SBA's "administrative declaration of disaster" for May tornadoes
SHERWOOD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The U.S. Small Business Administration Thursday officially granted an "administrative declaration of disaster" for Branch County and six other counties because of severe st...
Jul 11, 2024 Photo courtesy of Raymond Wright
City and Coldwater Community Center receive grant for architectural and engineering work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The State Historic Preservation Office has awarded the City of Coldwater and the Coldwater Community Center an $18,000 grant for an architectural and engineering project at the ...
Jul 11, 2024 The Coldwater Community Center (courtesy Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
BUSINESS BEAT: Perrine joins SMB&T as Vice President, Wealth Management Officer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - John Waldron, President and CEO of Southern Michigan Bank and Trust recently announced the appointment of Chad Perrine to Vice President, Wealth Management Officer. Perrine join...
Jul 11, 2024 Chad Perrine, Vice President, Wealth Management Officer (courtesy Southern Michigan Bank and Trust)
Lawmakers call for MDOC management changes, union asks governor to bring in the National Guard to help at Michigan prisons
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - At the same time the union representing corrections officers at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater and other prisons around Michigan is asking for state support to ...
Jul 11, 2024
Demolition of the old Branch County Jail could begin this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With abatement work wrapping up yesterday, Branch County Administrator Bud Norman says demolition of the old Branch County Jail should begin this Friday or next Monday. The Bran...
Jul 11, 2024 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
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