Category Archives: Local News

Bronson firefighters called to Friday morning blaze on Holmes Road
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Bronson firefighters were dispatched to a fire at 1134 Holmes Road just before 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says the fire started from an ...
Jim Measel Jan 13, 2023 (Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page)

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Main Street hosting February 4 soup/chili cook-off
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Main Street Program has announced they will host a soup and chili cook-off on Saturday, February 4 to show their love for local restaurants and to gear up for the ...
Jim Measel Jan 13, 2023

Fink sworn in for second term as state representative, now serving 35th House District
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - 35th District Republican State Representative Andrew Fink of Adams Township was sworn into office for his second term this week. His newly drawn district encompasses all of Branch...
Jim Measel Jan 13, 2023 Photo courtesy of State Representative Andrew Fink's office

Lindsey takes oath of office for first term as 17th District State Senator
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - 17th District Republican State Senator Jonathan Lindsey of Allen was sworn in to his first term in office during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Wednesday. The oath of office w...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2023 State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, R-Allen, was formally sworn into the Michigan Senate during a ceremony at the state Capitol on Wednesday morning. He was joined by his wife, Allison, along with their children William and Violet, and his parents, John and Julia, as Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office.

Branch County Commissioners approve Airport Manager employment agreement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved an employment agreement with Branch County Memorial Airport Manager Joe Best during their meeting on Tuesday. County Administra...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2023 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber hosting Business After Hours next Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a night of networking on Thursday, January 19. A Chamber Business After Hours event will be held at JT's Bar and Grill at ...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2023

Former Hillsdale County deputy gets three years probation for misconduct in office
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Former Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy Todd Barkley was given his sentence on Wednesday in Jackson County after he entered a guilty plea to a charge of misconduct in office. The...
Jim Measel Jan 11, 2023

Karen Hargreave named to the Branch County Community Foundation Board of Directors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Community Foundation has announced that Karen Hargreave has been named to their Board of Directors. She is a long-time resident of Quincy where she has served ...
Jim Measel Jan 11, 2023 Photo courtesy Branch County Community Foundation

Bronson City Council discusses urban chickens, decide to send matter to city's Planning Commission
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Whether or not residents in the City of Bronson should be allowed to have chickens was discussed during Monday night's Bronson City Council meeting. After the matter was brought u...
Jim Measel Jan 11, 2023 Andri Koolme / CC

Northbound I-69 traffic affected by crash involving pair of semis, one lost load of dog food
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - A broken down semi that was hauling dog food was struck by another semi early Wednesday morning on northbound I-69 in northern Branch County. The crash affected drivers until the...
Jim Measel Jan 11, 2023
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Battle Creek, MI, USA
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