Category Archives: Local News
DNR think bacterial disease led to fish kill in Randall Lake chain
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources thinks a bacterial disease is the reason behind numerous fish being killed in the Randall Lake chain of Branch County. Brian Gun...
Aug 11, 2023 Courtesy Michigan DNR Facebook page
Open house held to show off new Southern Flats apartment building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The former Gillespie Funeral Home at 27 Marshall Street came close to meeting the wrecking ball several years ago. But the 103-year-old building was saved and eventually propert...
Aug 11, 2023 Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Small Town Girl Concessions and Catering opens store front
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Small Town Girl Concessions and Catering has had a food truck for the past five years and the Quincy business has also done a lot of catering. They now have a store front location ...
Aug 11, 2023 Courtesy Small Town Girl Concessions & Catering Facebook page
Large Animal Auction set for Friday at Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you have not been to the Branch County Fair yet, time is running out. The 93rd Fair will close on Saturday night. Day six at the Fair is being sponsored by DTE. The large ani...
Aug 11, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Fair Facebook page and Galaxy S22
Commissioners meeting moved to Burnside Center in anticipation of large crowd
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In anticipation of a larger than usual audience, it has been posted on the Branch County web site that next Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting has been changed from the Br...
Aug 10, 2023 Burnside Senior Center (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Marshall Road bridge replacement project over Hog Creek starts Monday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The second of two bridge replacement projects being performed by the Branch County Road Commission this summer is scheduled to start on Monday. Crews will be begin replacing...
Aug 10, 2023 Branch County Road Commission
Quincy Schools welcoming back emotional support dog "Sport" for new year
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Officials with Quincy Community Schools have announced they will welcome back "Sport" to their staff this school year. "Sport" began his employment with Quincy Middle School last M...
Aug 10, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: WTVB President inducted into broadcasting Hall of Fame, named one of the "40 Most Powerful People in Radio"
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - Peter Tanz, who took over the presidency of Midwest Communications Inc. last year upon the passing of founder Duke Wright, was inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame...
Aug 10, 2023 Midwest Communications Inc. President Peter Tanz
Small Animal Auction highlights Senior Day at Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Small Animal Auction is among the activities for the fifth day of the Branch County Fair on Thursday. The auction is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m.. The large animal auctio...
Aug 10, 2023 Courtesy Branch County 4-H Facebook page
MSP investigate Algansee Township larceny of pick up truck
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A stolen pick-up truck from a residence on Lester Road is being investigated by Troopers from the Michigan State Police post at Marshall. According a State Police news r...
Aug 10, 2023 Michigan State Police logo
