Category Archives: Local News

City of Coldwater hydrant flushing scheduled for between April 17 and 21
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Spring hydrant flushing in the City of Coldwater is scheduled to take place during the week of April 17. Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Director Paul Jakubczak told the B.P...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Coldwater B.P.U. Board presented with report on pursuing Clean Water funds for WRRF
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Donohue & Associates, Incorporated of Grand Rapids has completed a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Planning Document for the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities which was p...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023 Courtesy of Donohue and Associates

Coldwater BPU Board approves $610,000 bid for water treatment plant filter improvement project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors approved a bid of over $610,000 on Wednesday night from the Andy J. Egan Company for a Water Treatment Plant Filter project. Water Superi...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023

BUSINESS BEAT: Over 60 persons attend latest Coffee Hour at Hope Cafe
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - What is being called a record breaking turnout took place on Tuesday morning at the Hope Cafe for the monthly Coffee Hour. The monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of ...
Jim Measel Apr 7, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Association of Realtors Facebook page

County board appears favorable to $250,000 advance for Maple Lawn, will ask for long term financial plan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners will take a final vote next week, but it appears that the county will be loaning $250,000 to Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility to get it ...
Ken Delaney Apr 6, 2023

BUSINESS BEAT: Director reports on CBPU community engagement initiatives
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Director Paul Jakubczak reported during Wednesday's Board of Directors meeting they are continuing their community engagement initiatives. He...
Jim Measel Apr 6, 2023

"The Way of the Cross" to be held in Bronson on Good Friday, route changed this year
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A tradition in Bronson will once again take place on Good Friday as the crucifixion of Jesus Christ outside Jerusalem will be re-enacted. "The Way of the Cross," a dramatic reenac...
Jim Measel Apr 5, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

No severe weather warnings issued in Branch County, NWS cancels Tornado Watch
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service said there was a possibility Wednesday afternoon would be filled with severe storms including possible tornadoes and perhaps a tornado outbreak....
Jim Measel Apr 5, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service Facebook page

Maple Lawn scheduled to ask Commissioners for $250,000 advance during Thursday work session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Representatives from Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility are expected to ask the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday morning for a $250,000 a...
Jim Measel Apr 5, 2023 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Bob Granger takes over as Coldwater Department of Municipal Services Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bob Granger has taken over as the Director of the City of Coldwater's Department of Municipal Services. He fills the position which was left vacant by the recent departure of To...
Jim Measel Apr 5, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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