Category Archives: Local News

Veterans Day at Branch County Fair, free admission for military members
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's Veteran's Day at the Branch County Fair as the 94th fair hits the halfway point on its fourth day. Ramp It USA and Wal-Mart are sponsoring Veterans Day. All past and presen...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024

Close Bethel results highlight Tuesday's contested township races
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There were several nail biters among the various contested township races during Tuesday's Primary. Tracie Disbro won the Bethel Township Treasurer's race by five votes over...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 Alan Cleaver / CC

County Commissioners Hazelbaker, Houtz and McClellan win Primary races
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The three Branch County Commissioners who faced challenges in Tuesday's Republican Primary all came out on top. Randall Hazelbaker defeated Jessica Green in District One 640...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Branch County voters approve millage questions during Tuesday's Primary
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The six millage questions on Tuesday's Primary ballot in Branch County all passed including five year operating millage renewals for both the Branch County Commission on Agi...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 3d_kot / Depositphotos.com

Fred Blankenship wins GOP Primary for Branch County Sheriff
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Department Captain and Jail Administrator Fred Blankenship won the Republican Primary for Sheriff on Tuesday. Blankenship defeated Coldwater Police D...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 Courtesy Fred Blankenship for Sheriff Facebook page

Wortz romps to victory in GOP 35th District State House Primary
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Jennifer Wortz won the Republican Primary for the 35th District State House seat on Tuesday as she easily outdistanced two rivals. Wortz defeated Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockf...
Jim Measel Aug 7, 2024 Courtesy Jennifer Wortz for State Representative Facebook page

Two more arrests made in death of Lakeland Correctional Facility prisoner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police at Marshall have announced that two more suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a prisoner at the Lakeland Correctiona...
Jim Measel Aug 6, 2024

2024 Branch County August Primary Results
Unofficial results courtesy Branch County Clerk's Office. Results are unofficial until certified by the Branch County Board of Canvassers. ~ County Commissioner (4-year term, 1 position each District)...
Jim Measel Aug 6, 2024 GPA Photo Archive

Attorney General's illness forces cancellation of Branch County opioid settlement roundtable
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's scheduled visit to Branch County for this Saturday has been called off due to her illness. She was scheduled to host an opioid settlement...
Jim Measel Aug 6, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Attorney General's Office

Adapt Incorporated holds Summer Youth Program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Adapt, Incorporated has wrapped up its Summer Youth Program for this year. The program runs in June, July and August and offers work experience to students in collaboration with...
Jim Measel Aug 6, 2024 Courtesy Second Story Marketing
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