Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting next Thursday at Little Orioles Pre-school
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony for next Thursday, August 18th, at the Little Orioles Pre-School. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 5:30 p....
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2022 Courtesy Quincy Chamber of Commerce

Large Animal Auctions and Showmanship Sweepstakes highlight Friday at the Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you have not been to the Branch County Fair yet, time is running out. The 92nd Fair will close on Saturday night. The large animal auction along with the showmanship sweepsta...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

GoFundMe page set up following last Friday's fatal crash east of Orland, Indiana
FREMONT, IN (WTVB) - A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with funeral expenses and medical costs for a family involved in a two vehicle crash on State Road 120 east of Orland, Indiana last Frida...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022

Friday marks one year anniversary of major storm hitting Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Where were you when the lights went out one year ago? It was one year ago on Friday when severe thunderstorms that packed winds of between 60 and 70 miles an hour in Branch ...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022 Damage from August 12, 2021 storm on Grand Street. (Photo by MWC's Jim Measel)

Pension plan for veteran Coldwater Police employee approved this week by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a resolution Monday night meant to retain a long-time Public Safety Department employee. The employee is eligible to retire but wanted to be ...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022 Coldwater Public Safety building (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Motorcyclist flown out after being struck by semi in St. Joseph County
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 50-year-old man from Albion, Indiana was injured Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle was struck by a turning semi at the intersection of M-66 and Bogen Road in St. ...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022

KCC offering free EMT training program for eligible Branch and Calhoun County residents
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Eligible Branch County residents along with those who live in eastern Calhoun County will be able to complete a Basic Emergency Medical Technician Program at no charge thanks...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022 Kellogg Community College Grahl Center (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BUSINESS BEAT: Harbor Freight Tools opens Coldwater store in Willowbrook Plaza
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Harbor Freight Tools, which calls itself America's go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has opened its new store in Coldwater next to Big Lots at 373 North Willow...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022 Courtesy Harbor Freight Facebook page

Wilber says millage approvals will bring financial stability to Fire Association
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber told the Bronson City Council on Monday he was pleased with the results from last week's millage questions in the Bronson Area Fire Association. Gi...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page

Second person dies following last Friday's crash on SR 120 east of Orland, Indiana
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A second person from rural Fremont, Indiana has died following a two vehicle crash on State Road 120 east of Orland last Friday afternoon. The Steuben County Sheriff's Department s...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022

