Category Archives: Local News
Numerous Memorial Day events planned throughout Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There will be many ways Branch County residents will honor military members who gave their lives for their country on Memorial Day this Monday. Coldwater's Memorial Day even...
May 26, 2023 Ian Sane / CC
Plea agreement filed in death of Colon woman, sentencing set for June 23
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - After numerous delays and legal wrangling, a St. Joseph County Circuit Court case involving the October 2021 death of a Colon woman will not go to trial after a plea agreement...
May 26, 2023 Best Law
Annual Branch County Fly In Breakfast set for June 4 at Memorial Airport
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The 75th annual Branch County Fly-in Breakfast takes place on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Branch County Memorial Airport. It is the only fundraiser of the year for the Aviation C...
May 26, 2023
St. Joe deputies seize "substantial amount" of fentanyl and methamphetamine during traffic stop
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Felony charges will be sought against a 36-year-old Mendon woman after the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office says they seized "a substantial amount" of fentanyl and meth...
May 26, 2023 Daniel / CC
I.A.C. Mendon manufacturing facility looking to add 180 new jobs
MENDON, MI (WTVB) - A manufacturing facility in Mendon was part of an announcement on Thursday by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation which stated 350 new jobs will be created in the state t...
May 26, 2023 Weston Brophy / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Biz Aid Recycling's Buterbaugh receives award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Biz Aid LLC - Recycling Owner Samantha McCavit Buterbaugh recently received the 2023 Recycling Award of Excellence from the Michigan Recycling Coalition at the Annual Recycling ...
May 26, 2023 Photo courtesy of Biz Aid - LLC - Recycling
Jenkins given "highly effective" rating by BISD Board of Education
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education gave Superintendent Kris Jenkins a "highly effective" rating during their meeting on Wednesday. The action came after ...
May 26, 2023 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
Bronson graduation ceremonies held for 76 seniors in Class of 2023
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson High School's Class of 2023 received their diplomas on Thursday night during commencement ceremonies at the high school football field. A total of 76 seniors including 14 ...
May 26, 2023 Photo courtesy of Ferrell Mayes
Union City man facing nine counts after 100 MPH chase with UCPD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Union City man was arraigned Wednesday afternoon on nine counts in Branch County District Court after Union City Police stopped his motorcycle when they saw he had no license ...
May 25, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Branch County April unemployment rates drop sharply to 3.2%
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The latest unemployment report released on Thursday by the State of Michigan was positive not only for Branch County but for all of Michigan. Data by the Michigan Department of ...
May 25, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
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