Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Baby Doc Eric Ebner retiring May 15 after delivering over 5,000 newborns
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - After 42 years at Oaklawn which included the delivery of over 5,000 newborns, gynecologist Eric Ebner, M.D., FACOG will officially retire May 15. He had his own private practice ...
Jim Measel Apr 04, 2024 Photo Courtesy Oaklawn Hospital Facebook page

Branch County Sheriff's Department warns residents of latest phone scam
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department is telling residents to be aware of another scam involving the department. They say if you receive a call from Fred Blankenship or another...
Jim Measel Apr 04, 2024

City of Coldwater scheduled to start flushing hydrants on April 15
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater will start hydrant flushing on Monday, April 15th. Officials say the flushing of hydrants is done to ensure the City's water distribution system properly f...
Jim Measel Apr 04, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page

Houtz reports to Commissioners Maple Lawn is at near capacity
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Jon Houtz reported during Tuesday's meeting that Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation has been at near capacity for the last several mo...
Jim Measel Apr 03, 2024 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Commissioners approve handicap accessible van request from Veterans Affairs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved a request on Tuesday from the Veterans Affairs office to buy a handicap accessible van. Charles Scott from the Veterans Affairs...
Jim Measel Apr 03, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Coldwater Township stabbing suspect arraigned in Branch County District Court
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Battle Creek resident was arraigned on an charge of assault with intent to murder in Branch County District Court on Tuesday following a Michigan State Police investigation in...
Jim Measel Apr 03, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC

FEMA hosting April 18 Flood Map Information Open House at Coldwater City Hall
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will host a Flood Map Information Open House at Coldwater City Hall from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024. Ac...
Jim Measel Apr 03, 2024 EpicTop10.com / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Young Professionals of Branch County meet Wednesday evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Are you or do you know a young professional in Branch County? The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting them join their Young Professionals Group. Their next meeting wi...
Jim Measel Apr 03, 2024

Fire hydrant flushing in Bronson scheduled for April 22 and 23
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - In keeping with the practice of regular routine water main cleaning, the City of Bronson has announced the flushing fire hydrants will take place on April 22 and 23. City Manager ...
Jim Measel Apr 02, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Rowe gets 8 to 22 year sentence in MDOC for shooting her daughter
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater woman who was convicted on four charges by a Branch County Circuit Court jury on January 10 in the shooting of her daughter during an argument in their home was orde...
Jim Measel Apr 02, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
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