Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Doctor Matthew Christopher & Associates named UC Chamber of Member of the Year
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chamber of Commerce announced over the weekend that Doctor Matthew Christopher and Associates is the 2022 Chamber Member of the Year. Dr. Christopher and Associa...
Nov 28, 2022 Photo courtesy Union City Chamber of Commerce
More Branch County dog licenses being sold thanks to online sales
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Treasurer Steve Rutz told County Commissioners on Tuesday that more dog licenses are being sold through his office thanks to the purchases being available on line....
Nov 25, 2022 flowcomm / CC
Baker proposes creation of Citizens Academy program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker is proposing the creation of a Citizens Academy program that he says would help inform citizens about their local government. The item is on M...
Nov 24, 2022
With grants becoming available, Branch County sends out RFP's for broadband project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County has been looking at updating broadband service for over two years and now it's ready to accept proposals from potential partners. County Administrator Bud Norman s...
Nov 24, 2022 Sean MacEntee / CC
Swick tells Commissioners Branch County 911 not affected by Monday's outages
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 911 Director Bob Swick says the statewide 911 outage late Monday afternoon did not affect Branch County operations. He told the Branch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday t...
Nov 23, 2022 Scary Side of Earth / CC
Commissioners approve two union contracts covering 911 dispatchers and District Court
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally ratified a pair of union contracts on Tuesday. After discussing negotiations in a closed session, the Commissioners approved a ...
Nov 23, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Bronson man enters no contest pleas to three sex charges, sentencing set for January 9
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man who was charged with numerous sex crimes is scheduled to be sentenced on January 9 after he entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors on Monday in Branch Coun...
Nov 23, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Bent Prop Pub hosting second annual Angel Tree Toy Drive
COLDWATER LAKE, MI (WTVB) - The Bent Prop Pub on Coldwater Lake is hosting their second annual Angel Tree Toy Drive. Help them support a local family for Christmas by stopping in at 632 Lake Drive and...
Nov 23, 2022 Photo courtesy of Bent Prop Pub Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Jeff Knapp joins Branch County Abstract and Title
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Abstract and Title, Inc. has announced the hiring of Jeff Knapp as a member of their closing team. Knapp is a Bronson High School graduate and a lifelong resident ...
Nov 23, 2022
Free Thanksgiving dinners being served at several area locations
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There are several options on Thanksgiving Day for those who can't get home for the holiday. The Coach Eby Youth and Family Center at 89 West Chicago in Coldwater will host a...
Nov 23, 2022 Dan4th Nicholas / CC
