Category Archives: Local News
Branch County unemployment rate holds steady in October at 3.8%
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget reported on Thursday that Branch County's unemployment rate was unchanged in October at 3-point-8 percent. That ...
Nov 30, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Drawing held for $300 prize package offered during Small Business Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Coldwater collaborated on a drawing for a prize package worth about $300 during Small Business Saturday last weekend. Those w...
Nov 30, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Petzko tries to clarify city funding of proposed downtown fountain/sculpture
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Council member John Petzko said during Monday night's City Council meeting he wanted to clarify what the city is contributing for a proposed fountain and sculptur...
Nov 29, 2023 Coldwater City Council Member John Petzko. Courtesy City of Coldwater
Suspect in Grass Lake Road stolen property investigation enters guilty plea
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of four persons arrested last May following a Branch County Sheriff's Department stolen property investigation at a Grass Lake Road property entered into a plea bargain agre...
Nov 29, 2023 Chris Potter / CC
City of Coldwater gets $375,000 state grant to pave Butters Ave between Garfield and Race
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday the awarding of eleven grants totaling $4 million to cities and road commissions. The City of Coldwater will be among t...
Nov 29, 2023 Jo Naylor / CC
Ford named as Grand Marshal for annual Coldwater Christmas Parade
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Coldwater Christmas Parade is scheduled to take place Saturday night starting at 7:30 p.m.. This year's theme is "Silver Screen Christmas". The Parade Grand Marshal w...
Nov 29, 2023 brillianthues / CC
Marshall home damaged in Monday night fire, crews leave parade to respond.
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - A home in Marshall was damaged by a fire which broke out in a fireplace on Monday night. Marshall Fire Chief Martin Erskine says crews left the Marshall Christmas Parade around 7...
Nov 29, 2023 Courtesy City of Marshall Facebook page
City Council approves request to move remaining ARPA funds to FY 2024 budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a request from City Manager Keith Baker on Monday to move the city's remaining balance of American Rescue Plan Act funds into the current Fis...
Nov 28, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
City Council gives formal approval to Dearth Center early voting agreement
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council formally approved an agreement on Monday night between clerks and other representatives from Branch County townships and cities to have the Dearth...
Nov 28, 2023 Dearth Community Center
BUSINESS BEAT: Bronson Chamber and Kiwanis Club holding Christmas decorating contest
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - For the first time ever, the Bronson Chamber of Commerce and the Bronson Kiwanis Club are combining to put on a Christmas decorating contest. Display must be visible from the stre...
Nov 28, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
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