Category Archives: Local News
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)
State Police investigating May 25 break in at Aim High
TEKONSHA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Marshall are investigating last week's breaking and entering of a Tekonsha Township marijuana dispensary. They say it hap...
Jun 01, 2023 Michigan State Police logo
Norman goes over three phases of old jail demolition project with Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman gave an update to the Board of Commissioners during their Thursday work session on the three phase process for the demolition of the old c...
Jun 01, 2023 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Bronson Chamber holding Business After Hours at Tasteful Kreations
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their next Business After Hours next week at Tasteful Kreations which is located at 111 West Chicago Street in Bronson. It will be ...
Jun 01, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Branch County included in Air Quality Alert issued by EGLE
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - If you have respiratory issues, you may want to limit your time outside on Thursday. The entire southern part of the Lower Peninsula including Branch County are under a Air ...
Jun 01, 2023 NIAID / CC
Genesis Outreach Ministries has new Coldwater location
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Genesis Outreach Ministries and Warming Center has moved into a new building. A ribbon cutting ceremony has been scheduled for June 16 at 4:00 p.m. at their new location at 62 D...
May 31, 2023 Courtesy Genesis Outreach and Warming Centers Facebook page
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