Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: McDonald's donating funds to local schools from mobile app
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan McDonald's Owner/Operators will be raising funds Thursday for 341 local high school athletic programs, including Coldwater, Bronson and Quincy High Schools. During ...
Jim Measel Oct 3, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC

Bronson livens up Master Plan process with music, food and classic cars
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Usually the review of a Master Plan can be rather dull but the City of Bronson will be hosting a fun event on Friday as part of the review process. Bronson Fest will be held in th...
Jim Measel Oct 3, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Hillsdale Academy celebrates completion of a new wing, seven new classrooms added
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - More than 500 students, teachers, and parents of Hillsdale Academy gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the dedication of the school's new addition. The seven new classrooms ...
Jim Measel Oct 2, 2024 Dedication of the new wing at Hillsdale Academy in Hillsdale, MI on October 2, 2024.

Firearms, drugs and stolen property seized from St. Joseph County residence
FLOWERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A controlled substance investigation by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department led to the discovery last Saturday of firearms, drugs and a large amount of presume...
Jim Measel Oct 2, 2024 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department

Coldwater Noon Exchange Club presents $6,600 to BCCADSV from Duck Race
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Noon Exchange Club recently presented $6,600 to the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence which were part of the proceeds from the Exchange ...
Jim Measel Oct 2, 2024 Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Executive Director Kim Hemker with Exchange Club President Mike Nelson. Photo courtesy Coldwater Exchange Club Facebook page

Consumers Energy crews burying power lines in Hillsdale
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy says they will be burying power lines in Hillsdale and three other Michigan communities over the next two months as part of its commitment to bury 10 miles of lin...
Jim Measel Oct 2, 2024 Courtesy Consumer's Energy Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: MCCU Donates $7,125 to Aiding Area Animals
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Marshall Community Credit Union has announced they have donated $7,125 to Aiding Area Animals which is a 501(c)(3) adoptable animal rescue based in Coldwater. This donation will...
Jim Measel Oct 2, 2024 Aiding Area Animals & MCCU. From L to R: Melissa Sweet, Alyssa Jones, Patti Fosdick, Cindy Gardner, Kaci Legg

Three taken to Parkview in Fort Wayne following California Township crash
CALIFORNIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Three persons were taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Tuesday afternoon following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Southern and South...
Jim Measel Oct 2, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Branch County continues to review LifeCare Ambulance proposals
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new contract between LifeCare Ambulance and Branch County is expected to be discussed during the Branch County Board of Commissioners work session on October 17. Two options w...
Jim Measel Oct 1, 2024 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page

Annual "Sarah Irene's Fall Harvest" fundraiser set for October 12 and 13
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - An annual event that honors the memory of Bronson High School graduate Sarah Haylett-Jones will be held next weekend. "Sarah Irene's Fall Harvest" will take place at 385 Otis Road...
Jim Measel Oct 1, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Sun Nov 8
Battle Creek, MI, USA
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Humidity: 81%

