Category Archives: Local News
Lindsey takes oath of office for first term as 17th District State Senator
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - 17th District Republican State Senator Jonathan Lindsey of Allen was sworn in to his first term in office during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Wednesday. The oath of office w...
Jan 12, 2023 State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, R-Allen, was formally sworn into the Michigan Senate during a ceremony at the state Capitol on Wednesday morning. He was joined by his wife, Allison, along with their children William and Violet, and his parents, John and Julia, as Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. Clement administered the oath of office.
Branch County Commissioners approve Airport Manager employment agreement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved an employment agreement with Branch County Memorial Airport Manager Joe Best during their meeting on Tuesday. County Administra...
Jan 12, 2023 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber hosting Business After Hours next Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a night of networking on Thursday, January 19. A Chamber Business After Hours event will be held at JT's Bar and Grill at ...
Jan 12, 2023
Former Hillsdale County deputy gets three years probation for misconduct in office
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Former Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy Todd Barkley was given his sentence on Wednesday in Jackson County after he entered a guilty plea to a charge of misconduct in office. The...
Jan 11, 2023
Karen Hargreave named to the Branch County Community Foundation Board of Directors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Community Foundation has announced that Karen Hargreave has been named to their Board of Directors. She is a long-time resident of Quincy where she has served ...
Jan 11, 2023 Photo courtesy Branch County Community Foundation
Bronson City Council discusses urban chickens, decide to send matter to city's Planning Commission
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Whether or not residents in the City of Bronson should be allowed to have chickens was discussed during Monday night's Bronson City Council meeting. After the matter was brought u...
Jan 11, 2023 Andri Koolme / CC
Northbound I-69 traffic affected by crash involving pair of semis, one lost load of dog food
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - A broken down semi that was hauling dog food was struck by another semi early Wednesday morning on northbound I-69 in northern Branch County. The crash affected drivers until the...
Jan 11, 2023
BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR donates funds to Tommy's House
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Every year, members of the Branch County Association of Realtors get together for their annual Christmas Party and Live Benefit Auction. Members and their guests showed just how...
Jan 11, 2023
Commissioners pass resolution against DNR reclassification of Prairie River.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on Tuesday that is against the Michigan D.N.R.'s reclassification of the Prairie River from west of Bronson to the c...
Jan 10, 2023 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
City of Bronson agrees to sell two acres to Cronkhite Vault for future project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved a sales agreement on Monday night with Cronkhite Vault for the sale of two acres of City owned property on Industrial Avenue. The land will be us...
Jan 10, 2023 Courtesy of the City of Bronson Facebook page
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