Category Archives: Local News

Blackhawk special assessment resolution brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was six years ago this Monday when the Blackhawk Dam in Coldwater Township almost failed. The Branch County Board of Commissioners voted during their work session on Thursday...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Branch 911 dispatcher receives Red Cross Life Saver Award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Branch County 9-1-1 dispatcher has been honored by the American Red Cross for her actions on May 17 when five persons including four occupants of an Amish two-wheel wagon were...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2024 AlexanderMils / Depositphotos.com

BUSINESS BEAT: CBPU Provides Area Schools over $36,000 in Energy Rebates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has awarded rebate checks to Max Larsen Elementary School and Coldwater High School for over $36,000 through its Simply Efficient Energy ...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater BPU

Branch County Prosecutor Stempien joins Nessel for launch of Operation Survivor Justice
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien was part of a press conference on Wednesday as Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the launch of Operation Survivor Justice. The...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Attorney General's Office

Branch County Fair theme for 2025 announced
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fair for 2024 may have just wrapped up last Saturday but organizers are already looking forward to next year. They announced the approved theme for the 2025 Fa...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Fair Facebook page

Stage sent to MDOC for up to 10 years on assault and weapon charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was sent to the Michigan Department of Corrections on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court after he entered no contest pleas to three charges. 21-year-old Skyle...
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Lotridge sent to prison again, gets at least 2 years for police confrontation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A man who has been in and out of the Michigan Department of Corrections for over a decade will be going back to prison. 34-year-old Cody Lotridge, who last known address was in ...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Mancino's hosting Customer Appreciation Day
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Mancino's Pizza and Creamery at 387 North Willowbrook Road in Coldwater will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 24 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.. The d...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2024 Courtesy Mancino's Facebook page

Hillsdale County Road Commission provides update on Territorial Road bridges
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Road Commission says the contractor for the reconstruction of the Territorial Road bridges east and west of Carpenter Road is working steadily at com...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Road Commission Facebook page

Commissioners approve opioid settlement funds for Pines and 2-1-1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved allocation of opioid settlement funds on Tuesday to Pines Behavioral Health and to 2-1-1 services. The Commissioners a...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2024 K-State Research and Extension / CC
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