Category Archives: Local News

Panosophia Academy to add six new classrooms in expansion project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Groundbreaking happened this past Friday, and construction is expected to begin in the next two weeks for a six classroom addition to Pansophia Academy in Coldwater. A expansion...
Ken Delaney Nov 6, 2022 Students at the Pansophia Academy groundbreaking ceremony for new classrooms Nov. 4, 2022 (Midwest Communications Inc)

As race tightens for governor, Republican Tudor Dixon to make a stop in Coldwater Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the hours counting down until polls open Tuesday at 7:00 a.m., Michigan Republican candidate for governor Tudor Dixon will be making an appearance in Coldwater Monday after...
Ken Delaney Nov 6, 2022 (courtesy tudordixon.com)

Brand sentenced to up to 17 years in St. Joseph County after being convicted of three charges
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - A Sturgis man who was convicted in St. Joseph County Circuit Court for crimes he committed in that county on October 22, 2021 was given a prison sentence of up to 17 years on ...
Jim Measel Nov 4, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Village of Union City now accepting 2022 Giving Tree applications
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - A tradition in the Village of Union City will continue this holiday season. The Village is now accepting submissions for youngster under the age of 18 or up to age 19 if they a...
Jim Measel Nov 4, 2022 Courtesy Village of Union City

Avery facing Hurley in rematch for Union City Village President following close 2018 race
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Village President William Avery will be trying to win a fourth four-year term in Tuesday's general election but he will once again have to defeat challenger James Hu...
Jim Measel Nov 4, 2022 FutUndBeidl / CC

Former felon sent back to the MDOC after entering guilty plea to assault charge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A man who spent over two decades in the Michigan Department of Corrections for trying to stab a man to death in the mid 1990's was ordered to go back to prison on Monday in Bran...
Jim Measel Nov 4, 2022 Steve Mays / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital hosting grief support group
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital will be hosting an introduction and open discussion of Passages this Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.. Passages is ...
Jim Measel Nov 4, 2022 Courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital

Wind Advisory issued for Saturday, forecasters say there could be wind gusts up to 50-60 mph
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It's expected to get very windy on Saturday. Branch County is included in a Wind Advisory that has been issued by the National Weather Service for portions of southwest Mich...
Jim Measel Nov 4, 2022 Nathalie / CC

Norman tells Commissioners funds are available to demolish old jail in 2023
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman went over plans for the demolition of the old county jail with the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday morning. T...
Jim Measel Nov 3, 2022 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

Water main break affects main building at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A spokesperson for ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital said on Friday morning that the water main break which affected hospital operations has been resolved and all impacted s...
Jim Measel Nov 3, 2022 ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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