Category Archives: Local News
Quality Spring Togo to close Coldwater facility by September 30
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Auto parts maker Quality Spring Togo, which has operated in Coldwater under that name since 1988 and whose origins date back to 1940, announced to its 93 employees Friday they w...
Jun 02, 2023 (courtesy Quality Springs Togo)
Defendant in Branch County sex crime case found dead after extensive search
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien announced on Friday that a Quincy man who was recently charged with numerous sex crimes has been found deceased. 45-year-old Henry Todd Ho...
Jun 02, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Prosecutors Facebook page
Drought Monitor says southern Branch County is abnormally dry
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It has not rained in Branch County for two weeks and the bone dry conditions are leading to some growing concerns among agricultural interests. The latest U.S. Drought Monit...
Jun 02, 2023 Courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor. Abnormally dry areas are in the yellow.
UPDATE: Quincy, Coldwater, and Pansophia Academy seniors graduate on Sunday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The last of the Branch County high school graduation ceremonies will take place Sunday afternoon. Seniors at Coldwater and Quincy High Schools as well as at Pansophia Academy wi...
Jun 02, 2023 gadgetdude / CC
30th Annual Duck Race set for Saturday at Waterworks Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 30th annual Duck Race that will benefit Coldwater ProMedica Hospice, the Child Advocacy Center and other community projects will be held on Saturday at Waterworks Park. The ...
Jun 02, 2023 Spectators gathered at the finish line for the 29th Coldwater Exchange Duck Race June 4, 2022
CBPU says possible fraudulent scam may be targeting customers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities issued a statement on Friday that a fraudulent scam may be targeting their customers. According to a news release issued by the utility, ...
Jun 02, 2023
Allen gets 37 1/2 to 60 years in prison in murder and mutilation of girlfriend
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - A Sturgis man who entered no contest pleas to murdering and mutilating his girlfriend was sentenced on Thursday afternoon in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court. 39-year-old ...
Jun 02, 2023 Photo of Wade Allen provided by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office.
Maple Lawn submits long term financial sustainability plan to Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility has presented a long term financial sustainability plan to Branch County Administrator Bud Norman and the Board of Commissioners. A resolution p...
Jun 02, 2023 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR/Chamber Coffee Hour to feature summer kids activities
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - "The Branch County Association of Realtors and the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their June "Coffee Hour" this Tuesday, June 6 at the Hope Cafe at 49 West C...
Jun 02, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Association of Realtors
Norman says $250,000 cash offer has been made on old Lakeland School
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told County Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that a $250,000 cash offer has been made to purchase the old Lakeland Elem...
Jun 01, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The old Lakeland Elementary School building on Otis Rd. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)
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