Category Archives: Local News
Case involving Fort Wayne man charged in 2021 crash at Fremont and Copeland Roads bound over
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The case of a Fort Wayne man who was charged in connection with an April 2021 crash at the intersection of Fremont and Copeland Roads has been bound over to Branch County Circui...
Jul 21, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
MSP search for two suspects in vehicle theft and check bouncing case
KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two suspects are being sought by the Michigan State Police for stealing a vehicle and bouncing a check in Kinderhook Township. They say the alleged incident took place...
Jul 21, 2022 Courtesy Michigan State Police
BUSINESS BEAT: Local realtor says don't share Facebook ads if you don't know the person posting
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Local realtor William Coats is asking everyone to stop sharing Facebook Marketplace ads for Rent To Own or Rental homes if you don't personally know the seller or person postin...
Jul 21, 2022 Alachua County / CC
Big 8 shrinkage continues, Homer School Board votes to accept invitation to join Cascades
HOMER, MI (WTVB) - The turbulent summer for the Big 8 Conference continues as a second charter member has decided to join another conference. Homer Community Schools Superintendent Mike Leskowich said...
Jul 20, 2022 Big 8 Conference logo.
Bronson Polish Festival to feature large amount of activities during three day run
BRONSON,MI (WTVB) - The 52nd edition of the Bronson Polish Festival begins its three day run on Thursday. Festival Committee Chair Candy Cox says the event draws many people from out-of-town. Saturday...
Jul 20, 2022 Courtesy Bronson Polish Festival Facebook page
Bronson Fire Department ambulance plan moves closer to becoming reality
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says the executive committee of the Bronson Area Fire Association voted unanimously on Tuesday to move forward with the safety net ambulance on a s...
Jul 20, 2022 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Branch County Abstract and Title announce hiring of new manager
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Abstract and Title is excited to announce the hiring of Heather Hyliard as its new manager. She is a Coldwater native and has raised her own family in the communit...
Jul 20, 2022
Walberg gets Trump endorsement in his bid for re-election
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's representative in Congress Tim Walberg has gotten the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Walberg is running for re-election in the newly created Fifth C...
Jul 20, 2022 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's Facebook page
Quincy Village Council considering two candidates for vacant Police Chief position
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - There are two candidates to be the next Chief of the Quincy Police Department. A meet-and-greet was held before Tuesday night's Quincy Village Council meeting for candidates Mike K...
Jul 20, 2022 Courtesy Village of Quincy
Case of South Jefferson arson suspect bound over to Circuit Count after defendant waives exam
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The case of a woman who has been charged with second degree arson in connection with a March 2021 house fire on South Jefferson has been bound over to Branch County Circuit Cour...
Jul 19, 2022 Photo by MWC's Justin Lopshire
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