Category Archives: Local News

Youngster hit by turning vehicle at Grand and Waterman, injuries not serious
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A teenager was injured Wednesday morning after being struck by a turning vehicle at the intersection of Grand and Waterman in the City of Coldwater. Coldwater Police say it happ...
Jim Measel Nov 8, 2023 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Bronson sinking fund millage renewed, Quincy Twp voters defeat Township Hall millage question
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Voters in the Bronson Community School district approved the renewal of a building and site sinking fund millage for five years during Tuesday's off year election. The quest...
Jim Measel Nov 8, 2023 FutUndBeidl / CC

ProMedica Coldwater earns "A" safety grade from Leapfrog Group
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Officials at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital have announced the hospital has earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group which is a national nonprofit watc...
Jim Measel Nov 7, 2023 Courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital

10th annual Branch County Power of the Purse scheduled for March 2
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Officials for the Branch County United Way have announced the tenth annual Power of the Purse event will take place on March 2, 2024 at the Dearth Community Center in Coldwater....
Jim Measel Nov 7, 2023 Courtesy Branch County United Way Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T announce promotions of Reed and Valdez
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Vice President Retail Branch Administrator Lori Neill recently announced the appointments of Scott Reed and Shannon Valdez to positions of Assis...
Jim Measel Nov 7, 2023 Courtesy Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Facebook page

Butler Twp Planning Commission approves special use permit for commercial dog kennel
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Butler Township Planning Commission granted a special use permit this past Thursday night from a local farmer who wants to start a commercial kennel for dogs. Alvin Gr...
Jim Measel Nov 6, 2023 Todd Money / CC

Bronson man arraigned on charges of having meth while driving stolen vehicle
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man was formally charged on Friday in Branch County District Court with allegedly being possession of methamphetamine while he was driving a stolen vehicle. 24-year-old ...
Jim Measel Nov 6, 2023 Find Rehab Centers / CC

Jackson man enters pleas of not guilty by reason of insanity to June 27 incident charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Jackson man recently entered pleas of not guilty by reason of insanity to nine charges in Branch County Circuit Court after he was accused of being naked while trying to break...
Jim Measel Nov 6, 2023 Joe Gratz

Calhoun County lottery club wins $100,000 Powerball prize
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Members of a Calhoun County lottery club have won a $100,000 Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. The four-person Blessed Lottery Club matched four white balls and the Power...
Jim Measel Nov 6, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Lottery

BUSINESS BEAT: 46 BCAR members attend meeting on legal updates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Association of Realtors hosted a legal update class on October 31 which attracted 46 members. Becky Berke, ESQ from Michigan Realtors, came to the ProMedica Co...
Jim Measel Nov 6, 2023 Photo courtesy Branch County Association of Realtors

