Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Adventure Zone breaks ground for Duckpin Bowling addition
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Duckpin bowling is coming to Branch County. Adventure Zone on U.S. 12 next to the Capri Drive In and the Branch County Memorial Airport has broken ground on their 6,000 s...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2023 Courtesy Adventure Zone Facebook page

Ball sent back to MDOC after entering guilty plea to drug charge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was sent back to prison on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court after entering a guilty plea to being in possession of a controlled substance. 35-year-old Micha...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2023

Nebraska truck driver killed Tuesday night in Steuben County crash
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - A Nebraska truck driver was killed Tuesday night in a crash on U.S. 20 in western Steuben County. The Steuben County Sheriff's Department says the crash was reported about ...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2023 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Office

Shots fired at Tekonsha apartment early Wednesday morning, CCSD investigating
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department is looking for the person or persons who fired shots into an apartment in Tekonsha early Wednesday morning. Deputies were called at about ...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2023 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

PCRH closing Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum department, hospital sale delayed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - According to a letter sent to staff members at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital on Tuesday, Site Administrator Dan Schwanke says the hospital has decided to close its Labor...
Jim Measel Nov 15, 2023 Courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital

City Council approves $100,000 for Four Corners fountain/sculpture, keeps design open
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a request to contribute $100,000 from the general fund balance for a proposed fountain and sculpture in the southeast part of the Four Corner...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2023 Artist concept of proposed fountain and sculpture in downtown Coldwater. Courtesy City of Coldwater.

Golf cart ordinance passed by Bronson City Council on 4-1 vote
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - An ordinance that allows for the use of golf carts in the City of Bronson was adopted Monday night by the Bronson City Council on a 4-1 vote. The ordinance was drafted by City Att...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2023 Bronson City Council meeting of November 13, 2023 as seen on You Tube
Coldwater marijuana business fined by Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater recreational cannabis business is among 15 in Michigan that was disciplined by the state's Cannabis Regulatory Agency during the month of October. WWMT-TV reports th...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2023

City Council gives formal approval to three year lease for Beech House
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council gave final approval on Monday night to a renegotiated three year lease with the non-profit Coldwater Community Center, Incorporated after their renova...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House Facebook page

Three departments battle Monday evening Batavia Township swamp fire
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Firefighters from three departments had to put out a fire in a large swamp on Monday evening. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says Bronson firefighters were notified of a...
Jim Measel Nov 14, 2023
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