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BUSINESS BEAT: Monthly Bronson Community Breakfast to benefit Right to Life
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Chamber of Commerce would like to remind everyone of the monthly Bronson Community Breakfast which is coming up this Sunday from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Bron...
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Delayed for one week, Quincy Lights set to be held on Friday evening
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy's annual holiday celebration, Quincy Lights, will be held on Friday evening. The event is being held one week later than originally scheduled. It was postponed last Friday a...
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Gensch complains to County Commissioners about lack of communication with Administrator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Juvenile Court Administrator Wendy Gensch complained to the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that there is a lack of communication with...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2023 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Semi hauling pigs crashes on M-86 and Culver Road
MATTESON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A semi that was hauling hogs to Clemens Food Group flipped over Thursday morning in the far western part of Branch County. Branch County Undersheriff Keith Eichler said ...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2023

Two deputies honored by St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - Two road patrol deputies were recently honored by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office with Employee of the Month awards for the month of September. Undersheriff Jason Binga...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department

Curbside brush pick up ends in the City of Coldwater for this year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced that curbside Brush Pick-Up is complete for this year. City residents who still have brush can drop it off at the City of Coldwater's Compost...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page

Union City Fire Department receives $20,000 state grant
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department has received a $20,000 Michigan Fire Equipment grant through the State of Michigan's Treasury Department. The department plans to purchase person...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber's Jingle Mingle set for Thursday evening at Bent Prop Pub
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Jingle Mingle Christmas Party will be held on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m.. This year's event is being hosted by the Bent Prop Pu...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Commissioners approve 2024 wages for non-union personnel, contract with Juvenile Defender
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners gave formal approval on Tuesday to 4-point-5 percent wage increases in 2024 for Elected Officials as well as for Non-Union and Managemen...
Jim Measel Dec 13, 2023 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Branch County Commissioners formally approve ARPA fund distributions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners gave formal approval on Tuesday to the distribution of American Rescue Program Act funds. Commissioners decided to spend $3 million for ...
Jim Measel Dec 13, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
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