Category Archives: Local News
Radiothon raises over $15,000 for Branch County United Way
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County United Way kicked off its fall campaign on Wednesday as over $15,000 was raised during a Radiothon they hosted at the AM 1590/FM 95.5 WTVB studios. The Branch ...
Oct 21, 2022
BUSINESS BEAT: Bianca Beerman joins BCAR as Association Executive Assistant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bianca Beerman has accepted the position of Association Executive Assistant with the Branch County Association of Realtors. Beerman grew up in Coldwater and graduated from Coldw...
Oct 21, 2022 Photo courtesy Branch County Association of Realtors
Coldwater Public Safety and CBPU partner with Michigan Gas Utilities to stop scams
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Public Safety Department along with the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities are partnering with Michigan Gas Utilities to help you stop utility scams. The utility ...
Oct 21, 2022
Sheriff's Office receives final donation for drone project from UC Rotary Club
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - It was about a year ago that Branch County Sheriff John Pollack said he was confident the community will make the necessary donations to fund his proposal to purchase a drone f...
Oct 21, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
White Pigeon man suffers life threatening injuries in St. Joseph County hit-and-run
MOTTVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 33-year-old White Pigeon man suffered what were described as life threatening injuries on Thursday morning when he was struck by a vehicle on U.S. 12 near Riverside D...
Oct 20, 2022 Scott Davidson / CC
Bappert sworn in as new Coldwater Exchange Club President
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Charles Bappert was sworn in on Wednesday as they new president of the Coldwater Exchange Club for the 2022-2023 year. Michigan Exchange Club District Director Lois Ashbrooke ad...
Oct 20, 2022 Courtesy Coldwater Exchange Club Facebook page
Oak Grove Cemetery south of U.S. 12 closed through Saturday for road work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's Oak Grove Cemetery on the south side of U.S. 12 is completely closed through Saturday due to road construction work. It's the second round of repaving ce...
Oct 20, 2022
Zoning Board of Appeals pass bylaws but not before lengthy discussion on abstaining
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals approved its updated bylaws and Rules of Procedures on Wednesday night but not before there was a lengthy discussion over the circu...
Oct 20, 2022 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Voting gets underway in Union City Chamber Scarecrow Contest
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chamber of Commerce says it is time to vote for your favorite Scarecrow. Winners are are picked by community votes. Vote between now and Saturday, October 29. Dr...
Oct 20, 2022
St. Joseph County Commissioners allocate ARPA funds to 31 organizations
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners announced on Tuesday the distribution of $1 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to 31 organizations se...
Oct 20, 2022 Keith Cooper / CC
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