Category Archives: Local News
Gensch complains to County Commissioners about lack of communication with Administrator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Juvenile Court Administrator Wendy Gensch complained to the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that there is a lack of communication with...
Dec 14, 2023 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Semi hauling pigs crashes on M-86 and Culver Road
MATTESON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A semi that was hauling hogs to Clemens Food Group flipped over Thursday morning in the far western part of Branch County. Branch County Undersheriff Keith Eichler said ...
Dec 14, 2023
Two deputies honored by St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - Two road patrol deputies were recently honored by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office with Employee of the Month awards for the month of September. Undersheriff Jason Binga...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
Curbside brush pick up ends in the City of Coldwater for this year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced that curbside Brush Pick-Up is complete for this year. City residents who still have brush can drop it off at the City of Coldwater's Compost...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page
Union City Fire Department receives $20,000 state grant
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department has received a $20,000 Michigan Fire Equipment grant through the State of Michigan's Treasury Department. The department plans to purchase person...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber's Jingle Mingle set for Thursday evening at Bent Prop Pub
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Jingle Mingle Christmas Party will be held on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m.. This year's event is being hosted by the Bent Prop Pu...
Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Commissioners approve 2024 wages for non-union personnel, contract with Juvenile Defender
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners gave formal approval on Tuesday to 4-point-5 percent wage increases in 2024 for Elected Officials as well as for Non-Union and Managemen...
Dec 13, 2023 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Branch County Commissioners formally approve ARPA fund distributions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners gave formal approval on Tuesday to the distribution of American Rescue Program Act funds. Commissioners decided to spend $3 million for ...
Dec 13, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
Steuben County Sheriff's Office issues warning about latest phone scam
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The public is being warned once again of yet another phone scam. The Steuben County Sheriff's Office says there have been multiple reports of telephone calls from a person claiming...
Dec 13, 2023 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department
Branch County Commissioners approve change on COA, make other board appointments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners made appointments to seven boards and commissions on Tuesday. On a roll call vote, Kimberly Lindsey and Julie Hurley were named to the C...
Dec 13, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
