Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Lake Access magazine announces expansion into northern Indiana
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A local magazine has announced plans to expand. Lake Access magazine, which is a yearly publication that highlights lake life, has announced its expansion to cover Southern Mich...
Jim Measel Oct 12, 2023 Courtesy Lake Access magazine

Bronson City Council approves rezoning for proposed self storage facility
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A rezoning request on the east side of Bronson was approved Monday night by the Bronson City Council following a public hearing. Applicant Tyler Stritzinger wants to rezone almost...
Jim Measel Oct 11, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Coldwater's Haunted Forest postponed 2 weeks due to bad weather forecast
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the forecast calling for soggy weather, the Coldwater Recreation Department has announced that its Haunted Forest has been postponed for two weeks. The City of Coldwater's ...
Jim Measel Oct 11, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Recreation Department Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Schmitz seeks 12 year abatement for new storage facility
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Schmitz Foam has announced plans to build a new storage facility across from their existing building on Treat Avenue. City Assessor Samantha Albright told the Coldwater City Cou...
Jim Measel Oct 11, 2023 Courtesy Schmitz Foam Facebook page

MSP issues warning about phone scammer impersonating BCSD deputy
GILEAD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police from the Marshall post say they are investigating a phone scam by a police impersonator who claims to be "Deputy Brooks" from the Branch County Sheri...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

Health Agency and St. Joe Transit Authority announce "Lock it Up" partnership
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency and the St. Joseph County Transit Authority have announced a partnership to raise awareness of the agency's "Lock it Up" c...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2023 Courtesy St. Joseph County Transportation Authority Facebook page

City Council takes no action on higher bid for 71-73 West Chicago building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - No action was taken by the Coldwater City Council on Monday night on a higher bid than the one that was accepted two weeks ago for the city owned building at 71 and 73 West Chic...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page

City Council approves South Jefferson rezoning for coffee shop/cafe
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council passed an ordinance Monday night that rezones a small parcel of vacant property where there are plans to convert a former barber shop at 158 Jefferson...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

City Council approves rescinding of Lefty's Lounge sales agreement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council voted in favor of a resolution Monday night that rescinds a sales agreement for the former Lefty's Lounge building at 10 South Monroe. The closing on ...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater

BUSINESS BEAT: City Council approves 12 year tax abatement for Sekisui Voltek expansion
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council formally approved a 12 year industrial facilities tax abatement on Monday night for the proposed Sekisui Voltek expansion project. City Assessor Saman...
Jim Measel Oct 10, 2023 Courtesy Sekisui Voltek Facebook page
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