Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Branch County Sexual Assault Services receives Car Show donation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Every Mother's Day weekend for over 30 years, the Branch County Fairgrounds plays host to the annual Coldwater Swap Meet and Car Show. One thing that make this event so special ...
Sep 7, 2023 Pictured: ProMedica Forensic Nurses (left to right: Sara Skutt, Lynda Hooley, Laura Kopacz,
Lori Tipton) Not pictured: Cassie Tong. Photo courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Maple Lawn in Coldwater dealing with recent increase in COVID-19 cases
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Officials at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation have been dealing with an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. Administrator Jayne Sabaitis says...
Sep 6, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
Coldwater B.P.U. crews helped restore power in storm ravaged Lansing area
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The storms on August 24 that led to at least seven tornadoes being reported in Michigan may have missed Branch County but local power crews pitched in to help get the lights bac...
Sep 6, 2023 Photo courtesy of Coldwater BPU
Suspect formally charged in Hillsdale County stabbing and home break in
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A suspect in a stabbing and a residential break in which took place over the Labor Day holiday weekend in Hillsdale County was formally charged on Tuesday. 36-year-old St...
Sep 6, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Department of Corrections
Norman tells Planning Commission about old jail demolition plans
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the county's Planning Commission on Wednesday morning that plans for the demolition of the nearly 70-year-old building that used to h...
Sep 6, 2023 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
Story Walk in Heritage Park scheduled to be unveiled Friday morning.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The unveiling of the new Story Walk that has been installed by the Branch District Library is scheduled to take place this Friday morning, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. in Coldwate...
Sep 6, 2023 Courtesy Branch District Library Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Applebee's raising money for Coach Eby Center on September 21
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Applebee's at 787 East Chicago in Coldwater will be holding a fundraising event for the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Between 4:00 p.m. and ...
Sep 6, 2023
Multiple injuries reported following crash at Burlington and Girard Roads
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Burlington and Girard Roads injured multiple persons on Tuesday morning. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says the vehicles...
Sep 5, 2023
Two women injured in Friday afternoon wreck at Jonesville and Marshall
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two women were injured in a three vehicle crash late Friday afternoon at the intersection of Jonesville and Marshall Roads. Michigan State Police troopers from the Marshal...
Sep 5, 2023 Michigan State Police logo
Suspect in custody following Hillsdale County stabbing and home invasion
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A 36-year-old suspect from Waldron was being held in the Hillsdale County Jail without bond on Tuesday following a stabbing and a residential break in. Troopers from the ...
Sep 5, 2023 Tex Texin / CC
