Category Archives: Local News

Suspect arraigned in connection with 2021 injury crash on Marshall Street
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former Coldwater man was formally arraigned Thursday in Branch County District Court on charges that were filed in connection with a crash over two years ago near the intersec...
Jim Measel Sep 1, 2023 Chris Potter / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Two Careers Center OJT students join city and CBPU
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater and Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has announced the addition of two new students to its "On the Job Training" program from the Branch Area Career Cen...
Jim Measel Sep 1, 2023 Photo courtesy City of Coldwater

Ground broken for Bronson satellite fire station and Gilead Township Hall
GILEAD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Ground has been broken for the building that will house the Bronson Fire Department's new satellite fire station and the Gilead Township Hall at the intersection of Gilead...
Jim Measel Aug 31, 2023 (Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page)

Gas powered bike driver injured in crash on Coldwater's east side
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The driver of a gas powered bike was injured Thursday morning when his vehicle crashed on Coldwater's east side. Coldwater Police say he was trying to cross the intersection of ...
Jim Measel Aug 31, 2023

CBPU crews to start replacing lead water service lines in September
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities says crews will begin proactively replacing lead water service lines in the city during the month of September. According to a news relea...
Jim Measel Aug 31, 2023 Photo courtesy City of Coldwater

Heat wave expected during Labor Day holiday weekend, low 90s in the forecast
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Summer maybe slipping away on the calendar as we head into September but some of the hottest weather of the season is expected to take place during the Labor Day holiday wee...
Jim Measel Aug 31, 2023 Taylor and Kevin / CC

76-year-old man accidentally shoots himself in the leg on Arrowhead Drive
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 76-year-old man was injured Wednesday afternoon in the 100 block of Arrowhead Drive in Coldwater when he accidentally shot himself in the leg. Coldwater Police investigated th...
Jim Measel Aug 31, 2023 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BUSINESS BEAT: Southern Marsh Realty donates money from Fair beer garden
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Southern Marsh Realty is extending a heartfelt thanks to all those who visited the beer garden during the Amphitheater shows at this years Branch County fair. Your support enabl...
Jim Measel Aug 31, 2023 Courtesy Southern Marsh Realty Facebook page

Golf cart use around Coldwater Lake being discussed, backers pursue ordinance
COLDWATER LAKE, MI (WTVB) - The use of golf carts around Coldwater Lake is being discussed by lake area residents. Over 60 persons attended a meeting that was held on August 19 at the Coldwater Lake A...
Jim Measel Aug 31, 2023 Photo courtesy Coldwater Lake Association

Commissioners approve new security cameras and software for BCSD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Not only will the Branch County Sheriff's Department get six additional road patrol deputies in the 2024 budget following Tuesday's action by the Board of Commissioners, the dep...
Jim Measel Aug 30, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

