Category Archives: Local News
Branch County 911 still looking for dispatchers, hiring efforts continue
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's a problem that just will not go away for Branch County government. The County is still in need of 911 dispatchers. 911 Director Bob Swick told the County Communications Boa...
May 14, 2022 Pacific Southwest Forest Service, USDA / CC
Coldwater Police purchasing two new 2022 budgeted Ford Explorers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Police Department is trying to stay ahead of supply chain issues that have hit law enforcement agencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They received permission from...
May 13, 2022 Courtesy Coldwater Public Safety Department Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Chamber ribbon cutting ceremony held at Mancino's Creamery
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Mancino's Creamery on Thursday. WTVB's Tim Hart talked with Troi Jones about the new ic...
May 13, 2022 Courtesy Mancino's Pizza Facebook page
First of three household hazardous waste collection days in Calhoun County set for May 26
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Calhoun County has scheduled the first of three household hazardous waste collections for Thursday, May 26 between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.. The event at the Calhoun County Fairgr...
May 13, 2022
BA.2 mutant cause COVID-19 numbers to go back up, 81 Michigan counties back in high risk spread category
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Statistics are showing that the number of new COVID-19 cases are going back up again after trending down for the last couple of months. Health officials say the latest increase ...
May 13, 2022 Jernej Furman / CC
Interior of Red Arrow Restaurant just south of state line destroyed in Thursday fire
JAMESTOWN TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - A fire on Old 27 just south of the Michigan-Indiana state line early Thursday morning destroyed the interior of the Red Arrow Restaurant. The Fremont, Indiana Fire Depa...
May 12, 2022 Courtesy Fremont, Indiana Fire Department Facebook page
911 Board recommends Commissioners pay over $4,900 for moving ham radio club antenna
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County 911 Communications Board recommended to the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday that a bill for over $4,900 for the moving of a ham radio club antenna as part ...
May 12, 2022 David Harvey / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Over 50 employers take part in Hiring Blitz at Grahl Center
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Over 50 employers were on hand Wednesday for a Branch County Hiring Blitz which took place at the Kellogg Community College Grahl Center on Seeley Street in Coldwater. The Hirin...
May 12, 2022 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Union City cancels classes for next Tuesday due to Ryan Millirans memorial service
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Classes in the Union City Community School District have been cancelled for next Tuesday, May 17 so that staff and students can attend a memorial service for Ryan Millirans. A ...
May 12, 2022 Ryan Scott Millirans
Sale of vacant lot at 212 Henry approved by City Council for $4,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the sale of a vacant lot at 212 Henry Street on Monday night after the city received a $4,000 offer. Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker said ...
May 11, 2022 Matt_Lodi / CC
