Category Archives: Local News
Crews repairing BP gas pipeline break in Girard Township, nearby residents evacuated
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - A large break in a gasoline pipeline operated by British Petroleum on Tuesday night led to an evacuation of nearby residents in northern Branch County. Branch County ...
Oct 18, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
Commissioners formally approve bond resolution as part of proposed ProMedica sale
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on Tuesday which formally approves the redemption of all of the callable outstanding bonds prior to their maturity t...
Oct 17, 2023 Courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Maple Lawn scheduled to get money owed them by State of Michigan next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility will get just under $1 million that the State of Michigan owes them next week. Branch County Commissioner Jon Houtz, who serv...
Oct 17, 2023
Branch County plans another scrap tire collection within next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County government will once again accept donated scrap tires after last Saturday's collection failed to fill a trailer. County Administrator Bud Norman said the miserable...
Oct 17, 2023 Jayme del Rosario / CC
Two Battle Creek men arraigned in connection with alleged weekend robbery
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two Battle Creek residents were arraigned on Monday in Branch County District Court in connection with a Sunday incident involving the alleged theft of money during the sale of ...
Oct 17, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Cole Ford hosting first trunk or treat on October 25
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - At least 20 local businesses have signed up for Cole Ford's free trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. Lots of fun stuff is planned at the deal...
Oct 17, 2023
Wall appointed by school board as Bronson's School Superintendent
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Board of Education appointed Kate Wall as the district's Superintendent on Monday night. The appointment is effective immediately. According to a press release from th...
Oct 17, 2023 Photo courtesy Bronson Community Schools
Centreville McDonald's restaurant being shut down October 31
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The McDonald's restaurant in Centreville will be closing at the end of the month. Employees were informed last week that the Centreville store will close at the end of busines...
Oct 16, 2023 Courtesy Maynard Family McDonald's Facebook page
Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office K9 Mayson gets body armor donation
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office recently received a donation of body armor for its K9 Mayson. K9 Mayson got a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donati...
Oct 16, 2023 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Free Grow with Google training open to area businesses
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street has announced a partnership with the Wayland Main Street program to bring a free in-person marketing workshop to Coldwater to help area businesses...
Oct 16, 2023 Picture provided by 2nd Story Marketing
