Category Archives: Local News

Allen sent to prison for 18 months to 10 years after pleading no contest to assault and domestic violence charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A man who entered no contest pleas to charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and domestic violence was sent to the Michigan Department of Correc...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2023 Brendan Riley / CC

Douglas Autotech now known as JTEKT Column Systems North America Corporation
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson employer that was formerly known as Douglas Autotech Corporation is now known as JTEKT Column Systems North America Corporation. The new name went into effect on April...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2023

Steuben County authorities ask for public's help in search for wanted rape suspect
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help as they try to find a man wanted for an alleged rape last month in Otsego Township. An arrest warrant wa...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2023 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Office

Algansee Twp looking to lease portion of old Animal Control shelter for township hall
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Alan McClellan mentioned towards the end of last Thursday's work session that Algansee Township is interested in possibly leasing a portion of the old...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

BUSINESS BEAT: "Welcome Back to the Lake!" scheduled for May 20 at Tip Up Island
QUINCY TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Chamber of Commerce and the Marble Chain of Lakes Association will be hosting "Welcome Back To The Lake!" on Saturday, May 20. It will run from 1:00 p.m. until ...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Chamber of Commerce

Indiana man arrested after allegedly firing shots during fight
MILLGROVE TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - An Orland, Indiana man was arrested Saturday night after shots were fired during a reported physical altercation. Steuben County Sheriff's deputies responded at around ...
Jim Measel Apr 9, 2023

Earth Day clean ups scheduled for Fairgrounds and downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In honor of Earth Day, two clean up events will be held in a couple of weeks. The first will take place in downtown Coldwater between 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023

Commission Chair Stoll questions 911 consultant payment from millage surcharge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 during their Thursday work session to bring forward to next week's regular meeting a request to approve a nearly $191,000 paym...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Construction forces entrance closure to lobby of St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - Due to construction at the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office, the entrance to the lobby will be closed from this Monday through Friday April 14. The Sheriff's Office says the...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023 Bryan Mills / CC

Coldwater B.P.U. provides mutual aid to Ohio community struck by EF-1 tornado
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A four member crew from the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities was among those who assisted the storm ravaged community of Wapakoneta, Ohio over the past week after a EF-1 torn...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023 NOAA Photo Library / CC
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