Category Archives: Local News

CBPU Board approves Apex request that would require expansion of fiber system
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors approved a quote request on Wednesday night from Apex Clean Energy, also known as Coldwater Solar, so that they could obtain a data circu...
Jim Measel Mar 07, 2024

Commissioners to be asked Thursday to put COA millage renewal on August ballot
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Commission on Aging is scheduled to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that a five year millage renewal question be placed on the August ballot. The Commi...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2024

U.S. House passes Walberg's bipartisan bill to bolster energy security
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVB) - The U.S. House has passed the Energy Emergency Leadership Act by a unanimous vote which was introduced by 5th District Republican Congressman Tim Walberg and Delaware Democra...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2024 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's Facebook page

Detroit woman charged with supplying meth to Lakeland inmate which led to his death
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Detroit woman has been charged with three counts by Branch County Prosecutors after she allegedly supplied methamphetamine to a Lakeland Correctional Facility inmate that auth...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2024 Chris Potter / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Staff illness force Century to close drive through for rest of the week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Century Bank and Trust has announced that due to staff illnesses, their drive-thru location at 64 North Monroe Street in Coldwater will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday....
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2024 Courtesy Century Bank and Trust Facebook page

BCSD deputy recovering from injuries after patrol unit struck by semi on U.S. 12
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Branch County Sheriff's Department deputy is recovering at home after he was injured Tuesday afternoon when his patrol unit was struck by a semi on U.S. 12 near Garfiel...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Bronson Police Department begins operating out of new building
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Police Department is now operating out of their new building at 120 West Chicago which used to house PNC Bank. The lobby opened up over the weekend. It's configuration...
Jim Measel Mar 05, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Police Department Facebook page

Tuesday morning storms apparent cause of Consumers Energy power outages
COLON, MI (WTVB) - Over 3,600 Consumer's Energy customers in St. Joseph County lost their power Tuesday morning when thunderstorms rumbled through the area. The outages included all of Colon and Burr ...
Jim Measel Mar 05, 2024 Courtesy Consumer's Energy

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater McDonalds hosting March 18 McTeacher Night fundraiser
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater McDonalds will be holding a McTeacher Night Fundraiser on Monday, March 18 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. They will be hosting St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Eleme...
Jim Measel Mar 05, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC

Bronson School Board accepts Crabill's retirement as Jr/Sr High School Principal
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - After coming out of a brief retirement last summer to accept the position of Bronson Junior/Senior High School Principal, Kristina Crabill is retiring for good at the end of this ...
Jim Measel Mar 05, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Community Schools
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