Category Archives: Local News

Hillsdale City Police investigating Monday's two vehicle fatal crash
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale City Police Department are not releasing very many details about a Monday two vehicle fatal crash involving a tow truck and a car that they are investigating. It h...
Jim Measel Apr 30, 2024

BUSINESS BEAT: Two added to staff at Shorty's Barber Shop in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Shorty's Barber Shop in downtown Coldwater has added two new members to its staff. Owner Jenny Rakocy says Teresa and Marrie are now welcoming walk-ins. Shorty's, in business si...
Ken Delaney Apr 30, 2024 (courtesy Shorty's Barber Shop)

Jonesville man flown out following crash on U.S. 12 east of Allen
ALLEN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A two vehicle crash east of Allen which injured a Jonesville man shut down a portion of U.S. 12 for over four hours on Monday. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department say...
Jim Measel Apr 30, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Despite the rain, about $55,000 raised from annual BCCADASV Walk A Mile event
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Executive Director Kim Hemker says according to their preliminary numbers, they have raised about $55,000 so far fro...
Jim Measel Apr 29, 2024 Photo by MWC's Justin Lopshire

Motorcyclist flown out after Sunday afternoon Steuben County crash
HAMILTON, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Department says unsafe speed apparently led to a crash Sunday afternoon near Hamilton, Indiana which injured a motorcyclist. They say it happened jus...
Jim Measel Apr 29, 2024 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department

Suspect at large after three Mendon overnight break-ins, SJSD investigating
MENDON, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office is investigating three residential break ins overnight in the Village of Mendon. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman says the first one took pla...
Jim Measel Apr 29, 2024 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department

BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR raises over $6,000 for "Cliffie Bowers Memorial Scholarship"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Association of Realtors (BCAR) raised a total of $6,092 for the "Cliffie Bowers Memorial Scholarship" last week during their annual fundraising luncheon. BCAR ...
Jim Measel Apr 29, 2024 BCAR President Debbie Lounds-Bowers welcomes attendees. Photo courtesy of Branch County Association of Realtors

Coldwater High School National Honor Society chapter inducts 30
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 30 new members - 7 seniors, 8 juniors, and 15 sophomores - during ceremonies Sunday night at the Coach F...
Sean Watson Apr 28, 2024 Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools

Three fire departments respond to Matteson Township pole barn fire
MATTESON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A lawn mower is being listed as the probable cause of a pole barn fire on Sunday afternoon near Bronson. Branch County Central Dispatch notified the Bronson Fire Departm...
Jim Measel Apr 28, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page.

Beech House holding ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday afternoon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house will be held on Saturday at the Beech House at the Coldwater Community Center. Kathy Bappert and Lisa Renshaw says the ribbon cutting wi...
Jim Measel Apr 26, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House Facebook page
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