Category Archives: Local News

Two injured in early morning crash, portion of Old 27 shut down for three hours
KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two Angola, Indiana residents were taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne on Thursday morning after they were injured in a rollover crash on South Ang...
Jim Measel Aug 8, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Blankenship reflects back on campaign, gets ready to assume Sheriff's job
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Barring a challenge from Democratic Party or write-in candidates, Fred Blankenship will take over as Branch County Sheriff on January 1, 2025 after he won the Republican Primary...
Jim Measel Aug 8, 2024 Courtesy Fred Blankenship for Sheriff Facebook page

Governor scheduled to attend LuxWall ribbon cutting ceremony
LITCHFIELD, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to be in Litchfield on Monday morning to take part in the official ribbon cutting of LuxWall, Incorporated's newly completed cle...
Jim Measel Aug 8, 2024

CCS Board approve contracts with CESPA and transportation workers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education approved three year contract agreements during a special meeting on Monday night for the district's support staff and transpor...
Jim Measel Aug 8, 2024 Coldwater Community Schools logo

BUSINESS BEAT: PCRH nurse Lori Tipton receives second quarter DAISY Award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital has announced that Lori Tipton, RN is the recipient for the second quarter DAISY Award. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission...
Jim Measel Aug 8, 2024 Photo courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital

NWS confirms EF-2 tornado hit St. Joseph County on Tuesday
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service confirms St. Joseph County was hit by an EF-2 tornado on Tuesday morning. The storm later triggered tornado warnings in St. Joseph and Branch Cou...
Jim Measel Aug 8, 2024 Courtesy National Weather Service Facebook page

Senior Citizen Day at Branch County Fair, small animal auction highlights Day 5
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Small Animal Auction is among the activities for the fifth day of the Branch County Fair on Thursday. The auction is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m.. It will feature starter...
Jim Measel Aug 8, 2024

Branch Board of Canvassers starts process of certifying Tuesday Primary
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Canvassers has begun the process of certifying ballots from the Tuesday Primary. They are expected to continue their work into Monday. Despite some ho...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 miflippo / Depositphotos.com

Wortz calls Primary campaign "exhausting", gets ready for November election
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - After romping to a convincing win in the Republican Primary for the 35th District State House seat on Tuesday, Jennifer Wortz is reflecting on a grueling campaign which cove...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 Courtesy Jennifer Wortz for State Representative Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Dr. Cameron Holicki, D.O. joins father's practice
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Holicki Eye Centers and Optical welcomes Doctor Cameron Holicki, D.O. to the practice. He is the son of Doctor Joseph Holicki, D.O. The younger Holicki enjoys the outdoors, espe...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 Courtesy Dr. Cameron Holicki, D.O.
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