Category Archives: Local News

MSP investigation leads to six sex crime charges filed against Quincy man
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutors have filed six charges including four counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct against a Quincy man for alleged crimes between 2015 and 2023. Bes...
Jim Measel Feb 09, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

Signor arraigned on four counts of criminal sexual conduct following MSP investigation
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A man who served as a coach in the Quincy Community School District as well as for non-school recreational sports teams in the area has been charged with four counts of criminal se...
Jim Measel Feb 09, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC

CBPU Board approve agreement with Florida consulting firm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After the Michigan Legislature approved two pieces of legislation in November concerning the state's energy future, the Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors approved a Profession...
Jim Measel Feb 09, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater City Government

BUSINESS BEAT: Voting ends Saturday in downtown Valentine window contest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Voting for the Downtown Coldwater Valentine themed Window Decorating Contest ends on Saturday. You can go to the Downtown Coldwater Facebook and vote for your favorite two windo...
Jim Measel Feb 09, 2024

Boil Water Advisory issued for Tekonsha after detection of coliform bacteria
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Tekonsha is under a Boil Water Alert after coliform bacteria was detected in the village's water supply. Village Water and Wastewater Operator Gary White issued th...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024 Jenn Durfey / CC

Maple Lawn repays Branch County the last of borrowed money
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation has repaid the $500,000 they borrowed from Branch County almost three months ahead of schedule. Maple Lawn Controller Jessica...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Funding for first phase of line extension to Sekisui Voltek expansion approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Director approved funding for the first phase of the extension of a line from Butters Avenue to Sekisui Voltek as part of the plant's expansion on ...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government

House passes Walberg co-sponsored bill on human trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVB) - The U.S. House has passed by a unanimous vote a bill co-sponsored by Republican Congressman Tim Walberg called the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. Walberg intro...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024 USCapitol

Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries in I-69 Welcome Center crash
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A motorcyclist from Ohio suffered minor leg injuries on Wednesday afternoon when he crashed at the entrance to the Coldwater Welcome Center on northbound I-69. The Branch Co...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024

BUSINESS BEAT: California Township cannabis business opening doors
CALIFORNIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The brand new California Michigan Cannabis Company is scheduled to open on Thursday. The recreational/adult use cannabis dispensary is located at 891 Fremont Road abou...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024 Courtesy California Michigan Cannabis Company Facebook page

