Category Archives: Local News
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.)
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
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