Category Archives: Local News
Five years after nearly failing, Blackhawk Dam still in poor condition
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After some questions were raised during a previous meeting in regards to the dams in Branch County, Drain Commissioner Mike Hard spoke to the County Board of Commissions during ...
Jul 20, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Two new BISD Board members start their six year terms, board officers elected
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There are a couple of new members on the Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education. Brian Eley of Bronson and Kerri Jakubczak of Coldwater began their six year term...
Jul 20, 2023 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
Recent rains ease Branch County's drought conditions, county back to abnormally dry
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is no longer affected by drought conditions thanks to the recent rainfall. This week's report from the U.S. Drought Monitor which was released on Thursday morn...
Jul 20, 2023 Photo courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor
BUSINESS BEAT: Kick'n Kountry's liquor license finally arrives
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After months of waiting, the new Kick'n Kountry at Old U.S. 27 and Warren Road finally has its liquor license. Kick'n Kountry opened for business in the former Sportsman's Loung...
Jul 20, 2023 Courtesy Kick 'N Kountry Facebook page
Corrections Sgt. Robin Maggart retiring from Sheriff's Office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A veteran member of the Branch County Sheriff's Office is retiring after 23 years of service. Friends, family and co-workers gathered on Monday to celebrate the retirement of Sg...
Jul 20, 2023 Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
Coldwater advances to finals for MML Community Excellence Award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Municipal League has announced that the flipping of the former Taylor's Stationers building into the new site of the Children's Museum of Branch County in downtown ...
Jul 19, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater
First Petrol and Pint Night hosted by Two Bandits Brewing set for Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's been delayed twice but the first Petrol and Pint Night that is being sponsored by Two Bandits Brewing Company is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening between 5:00 p.m....
Jul 19, 2023 Map for Petrol and Pint Nights that is being sponsored by Two Bandits Brewing Company.
Coldwater man charged with failure to comply with sex registry act five times
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man has been charged with five counts of failure to comply with the State of Michigan's sex offender registration laws. 42-year-old Travis Leon Howard-Kinsey was arr...
Jul 19, 2023 Chris Potter / CC
Duff providing updates on COA Food Program, drivers needed for home delivered meals
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commission on Aging Executive Director Amy Duff has been presenting updates throughout Branch County in recent weeks on the different programs that are being offer...
Jul 19, 2023
BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting scheduled for Sterling Patriots Homes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m. for Sterling Patriots Homes. The ceremony will take place at t...
Jul 19, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
