Category Archives: Local News

Bronson Fire Department looks to add ambulance to cover delayed response times for Lifecare
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Negotiations are reportedly underway for the City of Bronson to have an auxiliary ambulance stationed at their fire station, in case a LifeCare Ambulance isn't available in a time...
Ken Delaney Jun 18, 2022 (courtesy of LifeCare Ambulance)

Cultivating Community events in Coldwater this fall to benefit from Women Who Care $9,800 donation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - At the May Women Who Care of Branch County meeting, the group voted to give funds from the meeting to the Tibbits Opera House for their upcoming Cultivating Community events hap...
Ken Delaney Jun 18, 2022 Women Who Care Steering Committee Members Kristen Niedzwiecki and Courtney Dirschell with nominator Diane Pridgeon and Barb Hantz who are Women Who Care Members and Tibbits Volunteers, passing the donation to Tibbits staff Tirsha Odisher and Christine Delaney (submitted photo)

Record turnout of vendors expected for Saturday's Strawberry Fest and Craft Show
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - This year's Strawberry Fest and Craft Show in downtown Coldwater will feature a record number of vendors. City of Coldwater Community Enrichment Director Julie Santure says the ...
Ken Delaney Jun 17, 2022 Coldwater Strawberry Fest and Craft Show graphic (courtesy of the City of Coldwater Recreation Department)

A break from the heat this weekend, but steamy conditions return early next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -After three straight days of 90 degree plus temperatures in Coldwater this week, cooler and less humid conditions will prevail through this weekend with plenty of sunshine. Monda...
Ken Delaney Jun 17, 2022 A National Weather Service Northern Indiana forecast graphic for June 17, 2022 (courtesy NWS)

Quincy High School graduate one of 18 KCC Gold Key Scholarship winners
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - A Quincy High School graduate is one of 18 recipients of the Kellogg Community College Foundation's latest Gold Key Scholarships. The scholarship program, considered the most...
Ken Delaney Jun 17, 2022 Kellogg Community College Foundation’s 2022-2023 Gold Key Scholarships winners (courtesy of KCC)

Local police agencies plan to coordinate active shooter training
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In light of recent shootings at schools, churches, and stores across the country, Michigan State Police will be coordinating with other law enforcement on Branch County for acti...
Ken Delaney Jun 17, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Legislation would require Michigan school districts to pay student teachers
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A Michigan House bill could require districts like the Coldwater Community Schools to pay student teachers for their classroom work. The bill passed this week would provide studen...
Ken Delaney Jun 16, 2022 Norton Gusky / CC

Tibbits Summer Theatre opens today with "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A summertime entertainment and economic boost begins another run today, with the opening of the 59th consecutive season of Tibbits Summer Theatre at the Tibbits Opera House in C...
Ken Delaney Jun 16, 2022 A promotional photo for the 2022 Tibbits Summer Theatre production of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" (courtesy of Tibbits Opera Foundation)

Coldwater man pleads no-contest to charges after accident that killed two horses and injured two boys walking them
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man who fled the scene after the vehicle he was driving crashed into several horses has plead no-contest to several charges in Branch County District. Michigan State...
Ken Delaney Jun 15, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Area clergy speak out about prejudicial remarks against Coldwater's Arab and Muslim community
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Clergy from eight area churches stepped forward this week to condemn what they call are recent disparaging remarks and social media posts concerning the Arab and Muslim communit...
Ken Delaney Jun 15, 2022 Rev Julie Yoder Elmore at the Coldwater City Council meeting June 13, 2022
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