Category Archives: Local News
Commissioners look over proposed Soil Erosion fee schedule
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In order to meet requirements from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; a proposed new Soil Erosion fee schedule was discussed during Thursday's Bran...
Feb 01, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Branch County Commissioners decide to move forward with ORV ordinance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After months of discussion, the Branch County Board of Commissioners are ready to move forward with a proposed Off Road Vehicle ordinance for the county. Branch County Administr...
Feb 01, 2024 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
MSP arrest four suspects from BC following Camden Twp business break in
CAMDEN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Four Battle Creek residents between the ages of 18 and 23 were lodged without bond in the Hillsdale County Jail on Wednesday following a business break in and pursuit in w...
Feb 01, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
BUSINESS BEAT: Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show opens on Thursday
FORT WAYNE, IN (WTVB) - The 63rd annual Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show begins its four day run on Thursday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Show times will be from 11:00 a.m. u...
Feb 01, 2024 Courtesy Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show Facebook page
Sheriff's Department seeking applicants for open positions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After Branch County Commissioners approved six additional road deputies in the 2024 Budget, the Branch County Sheriff's Department is looking to fill those and other positions. ...
Feb 01, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Government
Sunshine set to return after gloomy month of January
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The month of January in southwest Michigan has been dominated by clouds and gloomy weather. As of Wednesday, the sun has not been seen in Branch County for 10 straight days....
Jan 31, 2024 Ivan Radic / CC
MDOT announces spring weight restrictions go into effect on Friday
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation and local agencies will be putting spring weight restrictions into effect this Friday morning at 6:00 a.m.. In an annual move to protect ...
Jan 31, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation
Intersection of South Clay and Peckham closed for CBPU utility work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has announced that the corner of South Clay and Peckham Streets will be closed temporarily over the next couple of days to complete neces...
Jan 31, 2024
BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T announce promotion of Brandy Titus
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank & Trust Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer Nick Grabowski recently announced the promotion of Brandy Titus to the position of First Vi...
Jan 31, 2024
John Bolton named President of Tibbits Board during annual meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - John Bolton was installed as the new President of the Tibbits Opera Foundation & Arts Council Board of Directors during their annual meeting last Thursday night. He was prev...
Jan 30, 2024 Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
