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Branch County placed under a Winter Weather Advisory, 4-6 inches of snow expected
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - More nasty winter weather is heading for Branch County as the third winter storm to hit the area in just over two weeks is expected to move in late Thursday night. Branch Co...
Mar 09, 2023 Areas in the purple are under a Winter Weather Advisory. Courtesy National Weather Service
BUSINESS BEAT: Long awaited opening of Trainwreck Grill and Ale House set for Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After many months of renovation work, the Trainwreck Grill and Ale House will open its doors for business this Saturday, March 11 at 32 Railroad Street in Coldwater. They will o...
Mar 09, 2023 Courtesy Trainwreck Grill and Ale House Facebook page
Problems with Branch County 700/800 megahertz radio system being dealt with
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Efforts have been made in recent weeks to eliminate problems that have developed with Branch County's 700/800 megahertz radio system. After running smoothly for the most part si...
Mar 08, 2023 Scary Side of Earth / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Site plans for new Marshall Community Credit Union location approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Marshall Community Credit Union received approval on February 28 from the Coldwater Township Planning Commission on site plans for their new location at 688 East Chicago Roa...
Mar 08, 2023 Courtesy Marshall Community Credit Union Facebook page
February 22 ice storm takes out old Indian Marker Tree on Coldwater's west side
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Historical Society says the February 22 ice storm led to the loss of a rare artifact on the west side of Coldwater. They say in a post on their Facebook page t...
Mar 08, 2023 Photo courtesy Branch County Historical Society Facebook page
Branch ISD seeking candidates for two future Board of Education openings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education has two board position openings that will be effective on July 1, 2023. The term is office is six years and a register...
Mar 08, 2023 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
Court documents say Indiana suspect in Trooper death was heading to Michigan to buy marijuana
AUBURN, IN (WTVB) - Court documents indicate the suspect who is charged in connection with the death of a Indiana State Police trooper in DeKalb County smoked marijuana about an hour before the Troope...
Mar 08, 2023 Master Trooper James R. Bailey was killed in the line of duty last Friday. Photo courtesy Indiana State Police
Finalist interviews for Coldwater Schools Superintendents position begin Wednesday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education will begin two nights of interviews on Wednesday as they search for the district's next Superintendent. Interviews for the fou...
Mar 07, 2023 Coldwater Community Schools logo
Walrack tells Planning Commission new Planning Director has been hired
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Planning and Zoning Director Dean Walrack told the city's Planning Commission on Monday night that a new Planning Director has been hired. He did not identify the...
Mar 07, 2023
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Area Chamber ribbon cuttings scheduled for a pair of new businesses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a pair of ribbon cutting ceremonies in the upcoming days for two new local restaurants. One will take place this Friday mo...
Mar 07, 2023 Coldwater Chamber of Commerce (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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