Category Archives: Local News
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 26, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House Facebook page
14th annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes set for Saturday on South Monroe
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will hold their 14th annual Walk A Mile In Their Shoes event Saturday morning on South Monroe Street. The event ...
Apr 26, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Celebration held for newly remodeled Coldwater Walmart Supercenter
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Customers were welcomed inside the newly transformed Coldwater Walmart Supercenter at 800 East Chicago Street Friday morning as a nearly four month renovation project is now com...
Apr 26, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Wrozek joins Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - John Waldron, President and CEO of Southern Michigan Bank & Trust has announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Wrozek as VP Commercial Loan Officer. Wrozek has 20 years of ...
Apr 26, 2024 Courtesy Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Facebook page
Alleged threat leads to Friday shut down of White Pigeon schools
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WTVB) - White Pigeon Community Schools were forced to close their buildings on Friday after school officials say there was an alleged threat made against the senior and junior high s...
Apr 26, 2024
Shiery retiring from BISD, Board hires Emili Jones to handle Finance & Operations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A long time employee of the Branch Intermediate School District will be retiring this summer. Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Diane Shiery is retiring after s...
Apr 25, 2024 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
