Category Archives: Local News
Branch County voters overwhelmingly reject Maple Lawn millage question
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County voters gave a big thumbs down to a five year millage request for Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation on Tuesday. The request was trounced by al...
Nov 09, 2022 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Bronson native Lindsey elected to the State Senate, Fink wins another term in the House
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Bronson native Jonathan Lindsey was elected to the Michigan State Senate on Tuesday. He will represent the newly created 17th State Senate district after defeating Democrat ...
Nov 09, 2022 Courtesy Johnathan Lindsey for State Senate Facebook page
Houtz wins another term as County Commissioner, Hurley elected UC Village President
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Jon Houtz was re-elected on Tuesday as he was the only Commissioner to face an Election Day challenge. The Republican incumbent defeated Democrati...
Nov 09, 2022 brooklyntheborough / CC
Walberg scores re-election victory in newly drawn Fifth Congressional District
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Republican Congressman Tim Walberg is heading back to Washington, D.C. for another two years after he scored an overwhelming victory on Tuesday over Democratic challenger Bart Gol...
Nov 09, 2022 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's Facebook page
Branch County Commissioners name Weigt to Maple Lawn Board replacing Montgomery
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners appointed Steve Weigt to the Maple Lawn Board on a 4-1 vote Tuesday after there was a tie vote during the last meeting. Commissioners Jo...
Nov 08, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Branch County 2022 General Election Results
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS PENDING CERTIFICATION BY BRANCH COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS -County Commissioner District #2- 3 out of 3 precincts reporting Jon Houtz (Rep) * 2,327 Chris Boger (Dem) 937 ---Bronson ...
Nov 08, 2022 FutUndBeidl / CC
Numerous unchallenged races on Tuesday's Branch County ballot
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A number of local candidates on the Branch County ballot are assured of being elected on Tuesday. Kristin Lyon-Welch and Bob Steel are the only candidates for a pair of six ...
Nov 08, 2022 EpicTop10.com / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: On Broadway Community Theater becomes part of UC Chamber
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The "On Broadway Community Theater & Gift Shop" recently became a member of the Union City Chamber of Commerce. Sue Frook owns the small community theater at 218 North Broa...
Nov 08, 2022 Courtesy Union City Chamber of Commerce
State and Congressional representatives to be decided by voters on Tuesday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County voters will be deciding on Tuesday who will represent them in Lansing and in Washington. The next State Senator from the newly drawn 17th District will be from...
Nov 08, 2022 GPA Photo Archive
Two teenagers taken to ProMedica following Sunday afternoon all terrain vehicle crash
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two teenagers were injured Sunday afternoon in a all terrain vehicle crash on North Union City Road just south of Dayburg Road. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says ...
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