Category Archives: Local News

Over 2,800 ducks hit the water Saturday for the 30th Annual Coldwater Exchange Club Duck Race
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While it wasn't a record number, 2,824 yellow plastic ducks went into the water Saturday for the 30th Annual Coldwater Exchange Club Duck Race at Waterworks Park in Coldwater. M...
Ken Delaney Jun 3, 2023 Members of the Coldwater Noon Exchange Club at their Duck Race June 3, 2023 (Ken Delaney, Midwest Communications Inc)

Catalytic converters stolen from Marshall Township business
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of two catalytic converters from vehicles at a business on the 13300 Block of 15 Mile Road in Calhoun County's Marshall...
Jim Measel Jun 3, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

Quality Spring Togo to close Coldwater facility by September 30
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Auto parts maker Quality Spring Togo, which has operated in Coldwater under that name since 1988 and whose origins date back to 1940, announced to its 93 employees Friday they w...
Ken Delaney Jun 2, 2023 (courtesy Quality Springs Togo)

Defendant in Branch County sex crime case found dead after extensive search
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien announced on Friday that a Quincy man who was recently charged with numerous sex crimes has been found deceased. 45-year-old Henry Todd Ho...
Jim Measel Jun 2, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Prosecutors Facebook page

Drought Monitor says southern Branch County is abnormally dry
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It has not rained in Branch County for two weeks and the bone dry conditions are leading to some growing concerns among agricultural interests. The latest U.S. Drought Monit...
Jim Measel Jun 2, 2023 Courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor. Abnormally dry areas are in the yellow.

UPDATE: Quincy, Coldwater, and Pansophia Academy seniors graduate on Sunday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The last of the Branch County high school graduation ceremonies will take place Sunday afternoon. Seniors at Coldwater and Quincy High Schools as well as at Pansophia Academy wi...
Jim Measel Jun 2, 2023 gadgetdude / CC

30th Annual Duck Race set for Saturday at Waterworks Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 30th annual Duck Race that will benefit Coldwater ProMedica Hospice, the Child Advocacy Center and other community projects will be held on Saturday at Waterworks Park. The ...
Jim Measel Jun 2, 2023 Spectators gathered at the finish line for the 29th Coldwater Exchange Duck Race June 4, 2022

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, ...
Jim Measel Jun 2, 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 ...
Jim Measel Jun 2, 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...
Jim Measel Jun 2, 2023 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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