Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Busy September for Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It will be a busy September for the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce which will be highlighted by the Chamber's 40th Golf Classic on September 9. Other events next month inclu...
Jim Measel Aug 29, 2022 Coldwater Chamber of Commerce (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Commission on Aging to begin offering meals for qualified seniors on October 1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There will be a change in the way meals are served for qualified seniors in Branch County on October 1 following action last Thursday by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Communit...
Jim Measel Aug 29, 2022

August turning out to be a soggy month in Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Monday's rainfall is adding to an already soggy month of August in Branch County. As of 7:00 a.m. Monday morning, the M.S.U. Extension Service weather station at the Bloom D...
Jim Measel Aug 29, 2022 VV Nincic / CC

Motorcyclist injured in Hillsdale County Friday afternoon crash
AMBOY TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Hillsdale man was injured Friday afternoon when his motorcycle was struck by a turning vehicle. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department says the crash happened at about...
Jim Measel Aug 29, 2022 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Wegner named new Quincy High School Principal, starts on Monday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools announced Friday night that Karen Wegner from Sturgis has been selected to be the next Principal of Quincy High School. She plans on starting her new role ...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2022

BISD Early Education Services dealing with teacher and staff shortages
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch I.S.D. Early Education Services is in need of teachers and staff members as the new school year gets underway. Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood Education Cindy...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2022 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page

Gas prices continue downward trend, Michigan average price drops to $3.85
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the Labor Day holiday weekend just one week away and the end of summer approaching, gas prices continue to go down after getting up to over $5 a gallon in early June. Tripl...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC

Former Hillsdale County deputy to go on trial for alleged sexual misconduct while in office
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - A former Hillsdale County Sheriff's Deputy will go on trial for allegedly coercing a defendant into an inappropriate sexual relationship. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ann...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2022

Counties served by BHSJCHA all at medium COVID-19 risk level
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The three counties served by the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency are currently at the medium risk level for the spread of COVID-19 according to informati...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2022 Jernej Furman / CC

Annual Sue Nagle "Help from Above" Golf Ball Drop on Sunday at Naomi Davis Sheltershouse
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An annual benefit for the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence will be held Sunday afternoon at the Naomi Davis Shelterhouse on Michigan Avenue. The Sue ...
Jim Measel Aug 26, 2022
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