Category Archives: Local News

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.)

BUSINESS BEAT: Hydro massage table arrives at Bronson's Insight on Health
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The hydro massage table has finally arrived at Insight on Health in downtown Bronson. Hydro massage allows you to enjoy total relaxation while remaining fully clothed, dry and com...
Jim Measel Apr 5, 2023 Courtesy Insight on Health Facebook page

Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department issues statement on scam phone calls
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says residents should be aware of scam phone calls after a Hillsdale County resident recently received a call from a 313 area code advising...
Jim Measel Apr 4, 2023 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Sleepy driver crashes into Union City's Bucket Resale store late Sunday night
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - No injuries were reported late Sunday night after a pickup truck crashed into the Bucket Resale Store on Coldwater Road. The crash was reported at 10:51 p.m.. Union City police...
Jim Measel Apr 4, 2023 Courtesy Tony Maggie Smith Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T begin animal supply drive for Humane Society of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Want to help some animals in need? Southern Michigan Bank and Trust is once again partnering with the Humane Society of Branch County for their Animal Supply Drive. The drive st...
Jim Measel Apr 4, 2023 Courtesy Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Facebook page

Planning Commission approves Special Land Use Permit for manufactured home park, neighbors speak out
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use Permit with numerous contingencies for a proposed 77-unit manufactured home park expansion between Seeley and Smith...
Jim Measel Apr 4, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Milnes announces this will be his last year as Coldwater High School principal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After serving as principal at Coldwater High School for the past 15 years, Bill Milnes announced Monday this will be his last year in that position. In an email to parents, Miln...
Ken Delaney Apr 3, 2023 Coldwater High School principal Bill Milnes (courtesy Bill Milnes Facebook page)

Three killed, four injured in wrong way head-on crash on I-94 in Calhoun County
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Three persons were killed early Monday morning in a two-vehicle head-on crash that took place on westbound I-94 east of 22 1/2 Mile Road in Calhoun County's Marengo ...
Jim Measel Apr 3, 2023 One vehicle involved in triple fatal accident on I-94 in Calhoun County April 3, 2023 (courtesy Michigan State Police)

Indiana man arrested for allegedly being in possession of a concealed weapon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Churubusco, Indiana man was arrested in Branch County by the Michigan State Police on Saturday for allegedly being a felon in possession of a concealed weapon. 43-year-old All...
Jim Measel Apr 3, 2023

BUSINESS BEAT: Bronson Chamber of Commerce hosting Business After Hours on April 20
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Business After Hours on Thursday, April 20 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Bronson Strike Zone Bowling Center which is loca...
Jim Measel Apr 3, 2023
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