Category Archives: Local News
State Police investigate St. Joseph County shooting of armed intruder by homeowner
CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police say a St. Joseph County homeowner shot an intruder who was armed with a knife on Friday night. Troopers with the Marshall Post say the home inva...
May 13, 2023 Michigan State Police logo
Week long fire hydrant flushing in Union City starts on Monday
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City will be performing hydrant flushing starting this Monday, May 15. The flushing is expected to continue throughout the week until Friday. Union City re...
May 12, 2023 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
Work of Southern Flats almost done, open house planned in the near future
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The flipping of the former Gillespie Funeral Home on Marshall Street in Coldwater into a seven unit apartment dwelling that will be known "Southern Flats" is almost complete. Ec...
May 12, 2023 Courtesy of Southern Michigan Bank and Trust
BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday at The Crimson Greenhouses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 18 for the The Crimson Greenhouses. They are located in the former location of ...
May 12, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
Waldron Center hosting second prom for students on Friday afternoon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After last year's success, the Waldron Center is hosting its second prom for students with disabilities age 16 and older on Friday afternoon. Waldron Center teacher Hillary Raym...
May 12, 2023 Courtesy Branch I.S.D.
Hydrant flushing to take place in Quincy starting on Monday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Quincy will be flushing all of the hydrants throughout the Village starting this Monday, May 15. The flushing is expected to last through next Thursday, May 18. Duri...
May 12, 2023 Courtesy Village of Quincy
35th Coldwater Swap Meet and Car Show this weekend at Branch County Fairgrounds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 35th Coldwater Swap Meet and Car Show will be held this weekend rain or shine at the Branch County Fairgrounds. The annual Mother's Day weekend event is the largest show in ...
May 12, 2023 Photo courtesy of Coldwater Car Show and Swap Meet Facebook page
Former Branch County Sheriff Norm Heinemann passes away at 88
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Former Branch County Sheriff Norm Heinemann passed away Thursday at the age of 88 at Grand Vista Assisted Living in Coldwater. Heinemann served as Branch County Sheriff from 197...
May 12, 2023
New City Planner wants improvements at 22 West Pearl after fire in November 2020
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Neighborhood Services Director and City Planner Jake VanBoxel wants something done about a downtown building that has been the site of frequent vandalism following a f...
May 11, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Norman indicates buyer has been found for old Lakeland School building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the County's 911 Communications Board on Wednesday that he expects to report to them during next month's meeting a buyer for the old ...
May 11, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The old Lakeland Elementary School building on Otis Rd. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)
