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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
No Contact Advisory for portion of St. Joseph River dropped
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency said on Tuesday they were lifting the No Contact Health Advisory for a portion of the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph C...
Jul 18, 2023 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page
Entertainment Under the Stars starts Tuesday at Heritage Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another summer for the City of Coldwater's "Entertainment Under the Stars" starts on Tuesday evening at Heritage Park off of Northshore Drive. The six week series of free concer...
Jul 18, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page
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