Category Archives: Local News

No changes in Branch County polling location for next Tuesday's election
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County voters who choose to cast their ballots in person in next Tuesday's General Election can do so at their usual locations. Voters in all four City of Coldwater w...
Jim Measel Nov 1, 2022 Meutia Widodo / CC

Bronson City Cemetery Fall Clean-up set for November 14
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has announced that the annual Fall Clean-up of the Bronson City Cemetery will be on Monday, November 14, 2022. All articles that you wish to retain must be rem...
Jim Measel Nov 1, 2022 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

After surpassing campaign goal, MEDC will grant $50,000 towards Children's Museum project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The campaign to raise funds to help relocate the Children's Museum of Branch County to the former Taylor's Stationers building in downtown Coldwater officially closed last Frida...
Jim Measel Nov 1, 2022 Taylor's Stationers in downtown Coldwater before it closed in 2016. Photo courtesy of Taylor's Stationers

BCCADSV getting a share of DTE Energy Foundation grants
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is among 45 state funded domestic violence shelters in Michigan that will be getting a grant from the D...
Jim Measel Nov 1, 2022

BUSINESS BEAT: McTeacher Night fundraiser next Tuesday night at Tekonsha McDonald's
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - A McTeacher Night Fundraiser will be held at the Tekonsha McDonald's next Tuesday, November 8, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The restaurant will be hosting Tekonsha Elementary S...
Jim Measel Nov 1, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC

Wall of Heroes photo display returns to Burnside Center
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Wall of Heroes has returned to the Burnside Center in Coldwater this year. The Wall of Heroes is displayed each year at the Burnside Center in celebration of Veterans Day. I...
Jim Measel Oct 31, 2022 Picture courtesy of 2nd Story Marketing

Blankenship gets up to 20 years in prison for January crime spree
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of the two suspects who Branch County authorities say were involved in a series of crimes during the first week of January of 2022 was ordered to serve up to 20 years in pri...
Jim Measel Oct 31, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Prize winners announced for Coldwater Halloween Parade
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Downtown Coldwater was packed Saturday night as over 40 units took part in the annual Coldwater Halloween Parade. Parade organizers posted the winners of various categories on M...
Jim Measel Oct 31, 2022 Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page

Gas prices throughout Branch County back under $4 a gallon after recent spike
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - After a price spike several weeks ago, gas prices throughout Branch County have dropped back to below $4 a gallon. The web site www.gasbuddy.com says a gallon of regular no ...
Jim Measel Oct 31, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC

Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan to be conducted
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Board of Health for the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency approved a $27,000 bid last Thursday for a Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health...
Jim Measel Oct 31, 2022 Kevin Smith / CC
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