Category Archives: Local News
Union City Fire Department gets $4,700 Michigan DNR grant
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department has announced they have been awarded a Michigan D.N.R. 50/50 Grant in the amount of $4,700. According to a post on the department's Facebook page...
Jan 1, 2024 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page
Branch County November unemployment drops to 3.1 percent
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate in November dropped to 3.1 percent according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget after bei...
Dec 28, 2023 Kevin Smith / CC
Early Branch County voting dates for 2024 state and federal elections announced
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The dates for early voting in Branch County during 2024 have been officially announced. Township and city clerks around Branch County have agreed to conduct early voting at ...
Dec 27, 2023 Bill Smith / CC
Vehicle stolen from home on Shimmel Road near Sturgis, MSP investigating
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a stolen vehicle in the 64000 block of Shimmel Road near Sturgis. Troopers say the vehicle is a pewter colored 1998 GMC Sierra wit...
Dec 26, 2023 Michigan State Police logo
MSP investigating Calhoun County Christmas Day hit and run crash
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit and run crash Christmas Day in Calhoun County. Troopers say just prior to 12:00 p.m. Monday a pickup truck struck ...
Dec 26, 2023
Hillsdale Hospital restricts Birthing Center visitation due to rising RSV and respiratory cases
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital has announced they are limiting visitors to the Bediako Birthing Center, effective Wednesday, December 27. According to a statement, the restrictions are due ...
Dec 26, 2023 Courtesy of Hillsdale Hospital
Record turnout for Christmas dinner at Coach Eby Youth and Family Center
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Over 200 people took part in a free Christmas Day dinner at the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center Monday afternoon. Dozens of volunteers, coordinated by Angie Marsh and her staf...
Dec 25, 2023
City of Coldwater Holiday Tree curbside pickup starts December 27
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you want to get rid of your Christmas tree right after the holiday, the City of Coldwater's Holiday Tree Pick-Up will begin on Wednesday, December 27. Crews from the Departme...
Dec 22, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page
Year In Review: Commissioners hiring of new BCSD deputies top story of 2023
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - After over a decade of being unable to provide around the clock service, the Branch County Sheriff's Department will be fully staffed when 2024 rolls in. The approval of six...
Dec 22, 2023 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
BUSINESS BEAT: Restaurants invited to sign up for Love Local Soup/Chili Cook Off
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Main Street Program will be hosting a Soup and Chili Cook-Off during Love Local in the downtown area on Saturday, February 3. Local restaurants can sign up for the...
Dec 22, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
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