Category Archives: Local News

Kramer makes another call to end marijuana grow facilities in industrial park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Mayor Tom Kramer wants the city to end marijuana grow facilities in areas zoned D-2 heavy industry. The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a motion from Kramer las...
Jim Measel Jul 16, 2024 Coldwater Mayor Tom Kramer. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel.

Bronson School Board of Education hires two BHS grads to fill vacancies
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson School Board of Education filled a pair of vacancies on Monday night as they approved the hiring of Trevor Ferry as the District Safety & Security Liaison and Dani...
Jim Measel Jul 16, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Community Schools Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Sponsors needed for Bronson Community Foundation golf outing
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - If you own a business, here's a chance to help out a local organization. The Bronson Community Foundation is holding a golf outing at the Bella Vista Golf Course on Saturday, Sept...
Jim Measel Jul 16, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Yet another round of severe weather hits Branch County overnight
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The pattern of active weather continued overnight as a series of severe thunderstorms pounded Branch County. At least four severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Branc...
Jim Measel Jul 16, 2024 RonAlmog / CC

VanBoxel leaves Coldwater after 15 months of being City Planner and Director of Neighborhood Services
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After being on the job for 15 months, Jake VanBoxel is no longer the City of Coldwater's City Planner and Director of Neighborhood Services. City Manager Keith Baker did not giv...
Jim Measel Jul 15, 2024 Former Coldwater City Planner Jake VanBoxel. Courtesy City of Coldwater

MSP investigating theft of numerous firearms from Union Township home
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police at Marshall are requesting help from the public in identifying suspects or providing possible leads into the theft of nearly a dozen firearms from...
Jim Measel Jul 15, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

Request for 22 West Pearl special land use permit approved by Coldwater Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use Permit request on Monday night for proposed residential housing in the historic building at 22 West Pearl Street. T...
Jim Measel Jul 15, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government

Steuben County domestic dispute leads to stabbing and arrest
TURKEY LAKE, IN (WTVB) - A domestic dispute at a residence on Turkey Lake in Steuben County on Saturday night led to a man being stabbed and a woman being taken into custody. Sheriff's Department Chie...
Jim Measel Jul 15, 2024 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Office

BUSINESS BEAT: Jim's Place grand opening to feature world 9-ball champion
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The grand opening of Jim's Place in downtown Coldwater this Sunday will feature a world nine-ball champion. (audio courtesy of Matchroom Pool You Tube channel) World champion Fe...
Jim Measel Jul 15, 2024

Commissioners hear opioid settlement requests from Pines and 2-1-1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners heard a pair of requests for the 18-year allocation of opioid settlement funds during last Thursday's work session. Sue Germann from Pin...
Jim Measel Jul 14, 2024 K-State Research and Extension / CC
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