Category Archives: Local News

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...
Jim Measel 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...
Jim Measel Dec 13, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR holds annual Officer Installation/Christmas Party Fundraiser
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Association of Realtors (BCAR) hosted their annual Installation of Officers / Christmas Party Fundraiser at Oscar Brown's Tavern last week. State Senator J...
Jim Measel Dec 13, 2023 2024 Branch County Association of Realtors Board of Directors
(L-R: Carri Foley, Liza Graham, Amber Modert, Rachel Tell, John Rakocy, Karen Messer, Anette Booth, Debbie Lounds-Bowers)

Iowa truck driver killed in Indiana Toll Road crash at Fremont toll plaza
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - Investigators suspect that a medical problem may have contributed to a three vehicle crash that claimed the life of an Iowa truck driver Tuesday morning at the eastbound to...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2023 Courtesy Indiana State Police

Taylor, Plant and Watkins gives City of Coldwater clean audit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Paul Plant from Taylor, Plant & Watkins presented what was called a clean audit for the City of Coldwater during Monday night's City Council meeting. The audit covered the f...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2023 Paul Plant from Taylor, Plant & Watkins. Courtesy City of Coldwater

Bronson City Council approves Letter of Understanding with union over 5th Police Officer
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved a Letter of Understanding with the local Police Officers Association of Michigan union on Monday night as the City eventually wants to add a fift...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Police Department Facebook page

Baker provides City Council with update on U.S. 12 / Willow Lane intersection
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There has been a lot of talk recently about the reduced visibility of westbound U.S. 12 traffic for those drivers pulling out from Willow Lane and Lucky Drive in the Pilot Knob ...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Retiring Coldwater firefighter honored with Proclamation after 25 years of service
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A retiring firefighter was honored with a Proclamation during Monday night's Coldwater City Council meeting. Patrick Kelley is retiring after 25 years of service. He was hired b...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater

BUSINESS BEAT: 35th annual FW Farm Show set for January 16, 17 and 18
FORT WAYNE, IN (WTVB) - Many people with agricultural interests in the Branch County area usually attend the Fort Wayne Farm Show at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum. The 2024 show is scheduled to b...
Jim Measel Dec 12, 2023 Courtesy Fort Wayne Farm Show Facebook page

Detroit man sent to prison for smuggling drugs and phones into Lakeland Correctional Facility
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Detroit man who tried to smuggle drugs and smart phones into the Lakeland Correctional Facility was ordered to serve between 45 months and 20 years in prison on Monday in Bran...
Jim Measel Dec 11, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

