Category Archives: Local News

Branch County under a Freeze Watch for Friday night and Saturday morning
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for portions of southwest Michigan, northern Indiana and northwest Ohio from late Friday night through Saturday mornin...
Jim Measel Oct 7, 2022 Courtesy National Weather Service

Caywood Propane finishes renovation at 8 South Monroe, awarded $10,000 rebate
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Caywood Propane Gas, Incorporated was presented with a $10,000 rebate award from the Coldwater Downtown Development Authority Building Improvement Program fund on Thursday follo...
Jim Measel Oct 6, 2022

Female pedestrian critically injured when struck by vehicle on SR 120 near Fremont, Indiana
JAMESTOWN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - An Angola woman was critically injured Thursday morning when she was struck by a vehicle on State Road 120 west of Fremont. The Steuben County Sheriff's Department says...
Jim Measel Oct 6, 2022 Photo courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Office

Work being conducted in Union City right-of-ways as part of DWAM grant
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - As part of a drinking water asset management grant the Village of Union City received from the state and is paying for, work will be conducted in right of ways around the Villa...
Jim Measel Oct 6, 2022

Commissioners told Maple Lawn does not need first increment of $1 million advance at this time
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners were told during their work session on Thursday that Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation does not need the first increme...
Jim Measel Oct 6, 2022 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Planning Commission approves DWV request for North Hanchett property
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a request from DWV Properties on Monday night for a Special Land Use Permit for property at 55 and 59 North Hanchett. City Planner Dea...
Jim Measel Oct 6, 2022 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BUSINESS BEAT: Green Thumb Garden Club hosting annual UC Scarecrow Contest
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chamber of Commerce says the Green Thumb Garden Club is hosting the annual Scarecrow Contest in Union City. New this year is Community Ballot Voting from October...
Jim Measel Oct 6, 2022 Courtesy Union City Chamber of Commerce

Herbert hired as new Bronson Junior/Senior High School Principal by school board
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson School Board formally approved the hiring of John Herbert as the new Principal at Bronson Junior/Senior High School during their monthly meeting on Monday night. It's ...
Jim Measel Oct 5, 2022 Bronson Jr-Sr High School sign (courtesy of Bronson Community Schools)

Quincy man arraigned on five charges following weekend domestic violence incident
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A Quincy man was arraigned on five charges Monday in Branch County District Court following an alleged incident of domestic violence over the weekend. 33-year-old Matthew Allen Jac...
Jim Measel Oct 5, 2022 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Calhoun County Senior Services hosting Senior Health/Safety Fair on Thursday
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - Calhoun County Senior Services will present the first Tekonsha Senior Health and Safety Fair at the Tekonsha Fire Station on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.. The Tekonsh...
Jim Measel Oct 5, 2022
Wed Nov 11
Battle Creek, MI, USA
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Wind/Dir: 9 MPH-NNE
Humidity: 81%

