Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Frederick Family Dental continues support of Tibbits Summer Theater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the musical "Nunsense" wraps up its final performances this weekend, Tibbits Summer Theater would like to extend its appreciation to Frederick Family Dental for its sponsorsh...
Jim Measel Jul 22, 2022

LaSata endorsed by former Governor John Engler in 17th District State Senate race
NILES, MI (WTVB) - Republican State Senator Kim LaSata has picked up the endorsement of former Michigan Governor John Engler in her attempt to win re-election to the State Senate. She is among the can...
Jim Measel Jul 22, 2022 Courtesy State Senator Kim LaSata

Bryan Herman and Pam Hyska McConn named Bronson Polish Festival King and Queen
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The 52nd Bronson Polish Festival officially got underway Thursday night, and lifetime Bronson residents Bryan Herman and Pam Hyska McConn were named Festival King and Queen during...
Sean Watson Jul 22, 2022 The 2022 Bronson Polish Festival court. (Photo by MWC's Sean Watson)

Sheriff Pollack updates Quincy Village Council on latest BCSD activities
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff John Pollack updated the Quincy Village Council on his department's activities during the Council's Tuesday night meeting. He said everything with the new Bra...
Jim Measel Jul 21, 2022

Case involving Fort Wayne man charged in 2021 crash at Fremont and Copeland Roads bound over
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The case of a Fort Wayne man who was charged in connection with an April 2021 crash at the intersection of Fremont and Copeland Roads has been bound over to Branch County Circui...
Jim Measel Jul 21, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

MSP search for two suspects in vehicle theft and check bouncing case
KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two suspects are being sought by the Michigan State Police for stealing a vehicle and bouncing a check in Kinderhook Township. They say the alleged incident took place...
Jim Measel Jul 21, 2022 Courtesy Michigan State Police

BUSINESS BEAT: Local realtor says don't share Facebook ads if you don't know the person posting
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Local realtor William Coats is asking everyone to stop sharing Facebook Marketplace ads for Rent To Own or Rental homes if you don't personally know the seller or person postin...
Jim Measel Jul 21, 2022 Alachua County / CC

Big 8 shrinkage continues, Homer School Board votes to accept invitation to join Cascades
HOMER, MI (WTVB) - The turbulent summer for the Big 8 Conference continues as a second charter member has decided to join another conference. Homer Community Schools Superintendent Mike Leskowich said...
Jim Measel Jul 20, 2022 Big 8 Conference logo.

Bronson Polish Festival to feature large amount of activities during three day run
BRONSON,MI (WTVB) - The 52nd edition of the Bronson Polish Festival begins its three day run on Thursday. Festival Committee Chair Candy Cox says the event draws many people from out-of-town. Saturday...
Jim Measel Jul 20, 2022 Courtesy Bronson Polish Festival Facebook page

Bronson Fire Department ambulance plan moves closer to becoming reality
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says the executive committee of the Bronson Area Fire Association voted unanimously on Tuesday to move forward with the safety net ambulance on a s...
Jim Measel Jul 20, 2022 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page
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