Category Archives: Local News

Gowen arraigned on Branch County charges after police find stolen items in vehicle
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of four area men who were arrested in Princeton, Kentucky last December for their alleged parts in trying to loot from tornado-damaged homes and vehicles was arraigned on un...
Jim Measel Sep 12, 2022 Rumble Press / CC

One injured in Three Rivers house explosion, police and SWET investigating
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - A late Sunday night explosion in a Three Rivers home sent one person to the hospital. It was initially reported to the Three River Police and Fire Departments at about 11:40 ...
Jim Measel Sep 12, 2022 Courtesy Three Rivers Police Department

BUSINESS BEAT: Honor Credit Union Cash Mob Extravaganza hits downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Representatives from Honor Credit Union spent Saturday morning in downtown Coldwater handing out money as part of their Cash Mob Extravaganza. They made stops at the Coldwater F...
Jim Measel Sep 12, 2022 Photo courtesy Honor Credit Union Facebook page

New "Welcome to Coldwater" sign on Monday's City Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked on Monday night to approve a $22,500 bid for a new "Welcome to Coldwater" sign on the west side of the city. The ground sign and decorat...
Jim Measel Sep 12, 2022

Branch County Sheriff's Department accepts $6,000 Drone donation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A $6,000 check was presented on Friday by Tom Kolassa to Branch County Sheriff John Pollack to complete the Sheriff's Office Drone Project. Kolassa currently resides in Battle C...
Jim Measel Sep 11, 2022

Hydrant flushing in Coldwater set for week of September 19
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Fall hydrant flushing in the City of Coldwater is scheduled for the week of September 19th. Crews will be working two shifts from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m...
Jim Measel Sep 9, 2022 Bill Smith / CC

County Commissioners bring forward Lake George lake level assessment roll
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners voted during their Thursday work session to bring forward to next week's meeting a resolution which establishes the Lake George lake lev...
Jim Measel Sep 9, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Branch County schedules scrap tire recycling event for October 1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County will once again conduct a scrap tire recycling event on Saturday, October 1. Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners during Thursday...
Jim Measel Sep 9, 2022 Photo courtesy of Branch County government

BHSJCHA scheduling appointments again after getting updated COVID-19 booster vaccines
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is able to make appointments again after they received the updated COVID-19 booster vaccines. The agency had to stop taki...
Jim Measel Sep 9, 2022 Anthony Quintano / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Reading broadband company to use federal funds to expand fiber internet
READING, MI (WTVB) - DMCI Broadband, LLC of Reading has announced they been awarded over $6.3 million in funding from the USDA Re-Connect 3 program to expand fiber internet connectivity in Hillsdale a...
Jim Measel Sep 9, 2022 LEO PENG
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