Category Archives: Local News

Wiseley arraigned in Branch County on assault and domestic violence charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Hillsdale attorney and one time candidate for a Michigan State House seat was formally charged in Branch County District Court on Monday in connection with an alleged attack a...
Jim Measel Aug 27, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC

City Council approves Fire Department purchase of new turn out gear thanks to state grant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After the City of Coldwater was recently awarded a $42,000 state grant, the Coldwater City Council on Monday night gave permission to the Fire Department to purchase new turnout...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2024 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Heat Advisory issued for Tuesday, local schools alter schedules
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County and surrounding counties are under a Heat Advisory for Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. as the National Weather Service is calling for heat index value...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2024 VladisChern / Depositphotos.com

Commissioners to interview Administrator finalists on Tuesday afternoon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The three final candidates to be the next Branch County Administrator are scheduled to be interviewed on Tuesday afternoon by Branch County Commissioners. Assistant St. Joseph C...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T offers tips on how to protect your SSN
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Your Social Security Number is a key piece of your identity and can be a prime target for identity theft and Southern Michigan Bank and Trust is offering some tips on how to kee...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2024 Courtesy Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Facebook page

Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday, heat index readings of 105 expected
NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) - A week after temperatures dropped into the mid 40s, the National Weather Service says dangerously hot conditions will take place on Tuesday with heat index values around or ...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2024 Courtesy National Weather Service

O'Grady and Fink both win party nominations to run for Michigan Supreme Court
FLINT, MI (WTVB) - The area will be well represented on the statewide ballot in November, with Branch County Circuit Judge Bill O'Grady and 35th District State Representative Andrew Fink both winning ...
Ken Delaney Aug 25, 2024 (Courtesy judgeogrady4supremecourt.com)

Lions Club Lights of Love returning to downtown Coldwater this Christmas
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Area Lions Club "Lights of Love" project is coming back to downtown Coldwater. With the renovation work in the Four Corners Park now finished, the Lions Club will be ...
Jim Measel Aug 24, 2024

Annual Sue Nagle Golf Ball Drop to benefit BCCADSV set for Sunday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An annual benefit for the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be held Sunday afternoon at the Naomi Davis Shelterhouse on Michigan Avenue. The Sue ...
Jim Measel Aug 24, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Facebook page

O'Grady and Fink looking for Supreme Court nominations at GOP convention
FLINT, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Circuit Court Judge Bill O'Grady and 35th District State Representative Andrew Fink are among the candidates who will be vying to get on the November ballot for Michig...
Jim Measel Aug 23, 2024 DonkeyHotey / CC
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