Category Archives: Local News

Two BCSD Sergeants ready to retire, two road patrol deputies promoted to replace them
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two veteran Branch County Sheriff Department sergeants are getting ready to retire. Sheriff John Pollock told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session ...
Jim Measel Jan 19, 2023 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Coldwater basketball teams to hold February 3 "Ball Out for Breast Cancer" fundraiser
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater boys and girls basketball teams will be holding a fund raising event called "Ball Out for Breast Cancer" on February 3. The first time event will take place when t...
Jim Measel Jan 19, 2023

Quincy Village Council approves amended tax certificate with Speedrack Products
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council approved an amended Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate with Speedrack Products on Tuesday night. The original agreement with Speedrack was a...
Jim Measel Jan 19, 2023 Courtesy Village of Quincy

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber ribbon cutting at Highwire Farms set for Friday afternoon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday for Highwire Farms which is opening up for business at 363 North Willowbrook Road. The...
Jim Measel Jan 19, 2023

Bethel Gilead Community Church and Hope Church hosting Night to Shine prom
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After the COVID-19 pandemic forced its cancellation over the last couple of years, the 2023 Night to Shine Prom for people with special needs is back. It will be hosted locally ...
Jim Measel Jan 18, 2023 Courtesy Tim Tebow Foundation

Quincy Chain of Lakes Tip-Up Festival returns after two years of cancellations on February 11
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - After being cancelled for the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic and major summertime storms, the 60th edition of the Quincy Chain of Lakes Tip-Up Festival is schedule...
Jim Measel Jan 18, 2023 The building that serves as the headquarters for the Quincy Chain of Lakes Tip-Up Festival on Tip-Up Island (courtesy of Quincy Tip-Up Committee)

BUSINESS BEAT: ProMedica seeking applicants for Medical Social Worker
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital says they are hiring for a Medical Social Worker within ProMedica Home Health & Hospice. There is an increased sign on bonus of $10,000...
Jim Measel Jan 18, 2023 Courtesy of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital

Coldwater's Old Mill Race Apartments getting tax credits for rehab project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The redevelopment and renovations of 48 units at the Old Mill Race Apartment complex at 517 West Chicago is among 17 projects in the State of Michigan that will be getting feder...
Jim Measel Jan 18, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC

JT's Billiard Bar and Grill shuts down for remodeling, relaunching as American Dreams Italian Steakhouse
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After being in business for almost a decade and becoming one of the more popular bar and restaurants in Coldwater, JT's Billiard Bar and Grill shut down suddenly on Tuesday but ...
Jim Measel Jan 17, 2023 Courtesy JT's Billiard Bar and Grill Facebook page

Legg Middle School receiving $109,000 in state funds for School Resource Officer
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Legg Middle School is among nearly 200 schools that will receive funds from the State of Michigan to hire a school resource officer. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday...
Jim Measel Jan 17, 2023 Legg Middle School (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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