Category Archives: Local News
Branch County Sheriff's Department issues warning of new mail scam
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department is advising residents to be aware of what they are calling a new scam that has been sent out in the mail. The letter tells the person its ...
Oct 19, 2023 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Coldwater woman wins $150,000 Powerball prize from October 7 drawing
COLDWATER, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A Coldwater woman has won a $150,000 Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery thanks to a weekly ritual. 39-year-old Brandy Bowditch matched four white balls and the Power...
Oct 19, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Lottery
BUSINESS BEAT: Towne and Country Real Estate hosting free November 29 breakfast for vets
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Martha Schumacher from Towne and Country Real Estate is inviting veterans to a complimentary breakfast on Wednesday, November 29. It will be held at the Coldwater Family Restaur...
Oct 19, 2023
Cause of Tuesday night BP gas line leak still under investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The cause of Tuesday night's large break in a gasoline pipeline in Girard Township remains under investigation. Branch County Administrator Bud Norman said during a press briefi...
Oct 19, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Book walk for kids 12 and under planned for Quincy Park by library
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A permanent book walk in the Quincy Park is moving forward. Sara Strong from the Quincy Library spoke to the Quincy Village Council during their work session last week about puttin...
Oct 18, 2023 Courtesy Village of Quincy
Railroad viaduct in Hillsdale shut down after being struck again by vehicle
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - It could be awhile before a damaged railroad viaduct in Hillsdale will be fixed. A garbage truck crashed into the Hallett Street bridge on Monday which caused extensive damage t...
Oct 18, 2023
Norman gets "satisfactory" rating from Commissioners after closed session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners gave County Administrator Bud Norman a "satisfactory" rating at the end of Tuesday's Commissioners meeting. The action was taken after C...
Oct 18, 2023
Lindsey's proposed seat on Growing Michigan Together Council left open
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The "Growing Michigan Together Council" was formed by Governor Whitmer back in June to grow Michigan's population, look at ways to successfully attract and retain talent, find lon...
Oct 18, 2023 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
Cement poured for bleachers in Union City Alumni Field project
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City School Superintendent Chris Katz reported to the district's Board of Education on Monday night that the Alumni Field project continues to be on schedule. He said wor...
Oct 18, 2023 Photo courtesy of Union City Community Schools Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: PCRH receives Level IV Trauma Center certification from state
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital recently received certification from the state of Michigan as a Level IV Trauma Center which allows the emergency department to provide adv...
Oct 18, 2023 ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
