Category Archives: Local News
MSP looking for suspects in theft of quarters from White Pigeon car wash
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are looking for two suspects in connection with the larceny of quarters at the Dirt Buster Car Wash on U.S. 12 in White Pigeon. Troopers say th...
Jul 09, 2022 Michigan State Police logo
City Council and Township Board scheduled to vote on new 5 year fire agreement Monday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new five-year agreement for fire and emergency response service between the City of Coldwater and Coldwater Township are on the agendas Monday night for both the Coldwater Cit...
Jul 09, 2022 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Branch County Habitat for Humanity dissolves, assets will be sold and/or donated to similar 501(c)(3) organizations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Habitat for Humanity has dissolved after over three decades of service to the community. According to a statement that was issued on Friday by the local Board of D...
Jul 08, 2022
COA request to replace medical transportation van brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Council on Aging asked the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday to replace a medical transportation van with the use of ARPA funds to c...
Jul 08, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Legislature approves Fink plan placing sunset on COVID-19 workplace statutes
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Republican State Representative Andrew Fink says the Michigan Legislature has given bipartisan approval to his plan to add a sunset to COVID-19 employer liability and employee exp...
Jul 08, 2022
BUSINESS BEAT: Numerous sponsors lined up for Chain of Lakes Poker Run
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Chain of Lakes Poker Run is returning in 2022 after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's event will be held on July 17 and it has attracted numerous spon...
Jul 08, 2022 Poker Photos / CC
"Southern Flats" project gets boost from Michigan Strategic Fund
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on Thursday to announce five revitalization projects in Michigan have received support from the Mich...
Jul 07, 2022 Courtesy of Southern Michigan Bank and Trust
Two state funded positions in Public Defender's office brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two new full-time positions in the Public Defenders Office which are being funded by the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission were brought forward by the Branch County Board of ...
Jul 07, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Commissioners bring forward request to suspend late fees for 30 days to promote online dog license sales
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a request from County Treasurer Steve Rutz during their work session on Thursday to suspend late fees for 30 days to all...
Jul 07, 2022 Marco Verch / CC
Branch County Road Commission scheduled to start seal coating work on Monday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Road Commission crews will begin seal coating over 32 miles of primary roads on Monday. Crews will be working on 16 projects over the next several weeks. The l...
Jul 07, 2022
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