Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting held as new owners take over Coldwater Dickey's restaurant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was held on Monday afternoon for Dickey's Barbecue Pit at 445 East Chicago in Coldwater. The restaurant's new owners are Vane...
May 09, 2023 Courtesy Dickey's of Coldwater
City Council approves 8 year OPRA certificate for office building rehab project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council passed a resolution on Monday night covering a rehabilitation project concerning proposed office space at 32 Tibbits Plaza and 50 West Pearl Street. C...
May 08, 2023
Baker calls out some city property owners for overcrowding and not registering properties
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker wants to make the public aware of what he is calling a growing situation of more persons living in a property than what is considered safe and...
May 08, 2023 Mark Moz / CC
Memorial Day ceremonies planned once again in the City of Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater will once again pause on Memorial Day to honor military members who gave their lives for their country. Joe Renshaw will once again be organizing Coldwater...
May 08, 2023 Joe Renshaw reading a history of Memorial Day, as written by Dave McDonald, at the Oak Grove Cemetery bandstand for Memorial Day in Coldwater, MI
BUSINESS BEAT: Sponsorship opportunities available for Hops on Monroe
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Organizers for Hops on Monroe are gathering sponsors for this summer. Hops on Monroe will start on June 29 and be held every Thursday night through August 31. The weekly family ...
May 08, 2023 Courtesy Hops on Monroe - Downtown Coldwater Facebook page.
Four departments called in to battle fire on Iyopawa Road
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four fire departments had to be called in Saturday morning to battle a fire which caused major damage to a home at 478 Iyopawa Road. Lakeland firefighters were dispatched at 5:4...
May 08, 2023 Courtesy Lakeland Fire Department Facebook page
Coldwater Police officers Regan and Gunneman promoted to Sergeant.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Police Department has announced the promotions of two department members from the rank of Patrol Officer to Sergeant. City Manager Keith Baker says in his report f...
May 08, 2023 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Branch Pride hosting "Meet and Build" for proposed homeless shelter on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Organizers for Branch Pride will be hosting a "Meet and Build" on Saturday afternoon so that community members can learn more about a proposed low barrier men's homeless shelter...
May 05, 2023 Courtesy of Branch Pride
74-year-old Hillsdale County man wins $500,000 in Michigan Lottery instant game
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A 74-year-old Hillsdale County man recently won $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Lucky No. 13 instant game. The man, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased his winning ti...
May 05, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Lottery
Largest fireworks display ever in Union City planned for 100 Dam Years celebration
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - There's bad news and good news concerning fireworks this summer in the Village of Union City. First the bad news. Because of the restoration work that will be taking place at A...
May 05, 2023 (courtesy Village of Union City)
