Category Archives: Local News

Voting begins for Union City Citizens of the Year
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Voting is open until September 18 in the Village of Union City to select the newest Union City Citizens of the Year. Local persons over the age of 18 are selected for the honor...
Jim Measel Aug 17, 2023 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page

Theme for 2024 Branch County Fair announced by organizers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 93rd Branch County Fair wrapped up last Saturday and organizers have already announced the theme for the 2024 Fair. With the 94th Fair scheduled for August 4 through 10 in 2...
Jim Measel Aug 17, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Fair Facebook page

Three escape serious injuries in Butler Township crash
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Three persons escaped serious injuries late Wednesday afternoon when the vehicle they were in crashed in northeastern Branch County. Michigan State Police say the crash ha...
Jim Measel Aug 17, 2023

BUSINESS BEAT: Quincy Daze set for next weekend
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Daze returns next weekend at the Village of Quincy's Park. Once again there will be no admission during the three days of activities which will start on Thursday night, Augu...
Jim Measel Aug 17, 2023 Courtesy of Village of Quincy

Safety tips offered by police ahead of new school year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As a new school year starts next week, pedestrians and drivers are being asked to follow a number of safety tips by the City of Coldwater and the Coldwater Police Department. If...
Jim Measel Aug 17, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Nearly $2 million shortfall reported from 911 surcharge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County 911 Director Bob Swick reported during a special meeting of the agency's executive board on Tuesday that a voter approved phone surcharge for upgrades to the 911 s...
Jim Measel Aug 17, 2023 Scary Side of Earth / CC

Bronson Community Schools ask citizens for input on Milliman Trust funds
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Community Schools is seeking input from citizens in the district as to what they should do with a recent donation of over $439,000 from The Diana K. Milliman Living Trust....
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Jr/Sr High School Facebook page

Jonesville man given 50 year prison sentence for sexual exploitation of children
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) - A Jonesville man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for sexually exploiting four girls for 15 years starting approximately in 2007. U.S. Attorney for the Western Distri...
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Maynard Family McDonald's offering back to school special
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Maynard Family McDonald's restaurants are offering a Back-To-School special for area teachers and administrators this week. Through this Friday, August 18, any teacher o...
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Commissioners turn down Constitutional resolution, approve Maple Lawn advance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - By a 4-1 vote, Branch County Commissioners voted down a resolution confirming that Branch County is already a Constitutional County on Tuesday in front of a large audience at th...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2023
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