Category Archives: Local News

Bronson man arraigned on four sex crime charges involving underage girl
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man was formally charged with four counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct during an arraignment on Wednesday in Branch County District Court. Following an investigation by ...
Jim Measel Apr 21, 2022 KeithBurtis / CC

Commissioners want to use state marijuana money to eliminate Tier II pay scale and help BCSD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners decided during their work session on Thursday that the nearly $451,000 the county got from state marijuana taxes should be spent first on getting rid...
Jim Measel Apr 21, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BUSINESS BEAT: CB&T announce Trust and Investment Management Group promotions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Board of Directors of Century Bank and Trust has announced the recent promotions of Alicia Cole, Jared Hoffmaster, Tracy Richer, and Erik Schaeffer. Cole has been promoted t...
Jim Measel Apr 21, 2022 Courtesy Century Bank and Trust Facebook page

Lotto 47 ticket worth over $3 million sold at Meijer gas station in Sturgis
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A Michigan Lottery player who bought a Lotto 47 ticket in Sturgis has just come into a lot of money. The Michigan Lottery has announced that the ticket is worth $3.39 million foll...
Jim Measel Apr 21, 2022 Courtesy Michigan Lottery Facebook page

Coldwater ZBA approves variance to allow homeowners next to Milnes Plaza to put up 8 foot tall fence
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A fence variance request from a couple who live next to the Lofts at Milnes Plaza on North Monroe Street was approved Wednesday night by the Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals. P...
Jim Measel Apr 21, 2022 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

BUSINESS BEAT: Case Realty Group joins Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Case Realty Group recently became a member of the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce. Case Realty Group has taken over for Sherry Haylett Homes & Recreational Properties in ...
Jim Measel Apr 20, 2022

Special Land Use application for medical and adult use marijuana business barely approved by Quincy Council
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A divided Quincy Village Council voted 4-3 in favor of a Special Land Use application from the Romulus Group on Tuesday night for the property at 118 West Chicago which will be use...
Jim Measel Apr 20, 2022

No contested township races in Branch County this year, no candidates for Gilead Twp Clerk
**Includes corrected information about Jeff O'Dell running for Ovid Township Supervisor** BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There are no contested races in the Branch County townships that are scheduled to h...
Jim Measel Apr 20, 2022 Meutia Widodo / CC

Branch County voters will make decisions on four proposals in August Primary
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Voters will make decisions on four proposals during the August 2 Primary in Branch County. Voters will be asked to renew an annual Branch District Library millage annually f...
Jim Measel Apr 20, 2022 FutUndBeidl / CC

Three way GOP August Primary for 5th district County Commissioner seat
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There will be two contested races for seats on the Branch County Board of Commissioners in 2022. One will take place during the August Republican Primary as Rod Olney, Daniel Di...
Jim Measel Apr 20, 2022 Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos / CC
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