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Michigan moratorium on utility shutoffs ends Friday, CBPU customers urged to call if assistance is needed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The moratorium on winter utility shut offs in the State of Michigan ends Friday and Coldwater B.P.U. Director Paul Jakubczak is reminding their customers who may need some bill ...
Apr 15, 2022
BUSINESS BEAT: Young Professional meet again on Monday, Chamber hosting coffee hour on Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the next meeting and social gathering of the Young Professionals of Branch County will take place this Monday, April 18...
Apr 15, 2022
St. Joseph County woman ordered to pay back over $12,000 in insurance benefits
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Thursday that a St. Joseph County woman who was charged in connection to filing fraudulent accident claims must pay back the...
Apr 15, 2022 Rusty Wallet / CC
Strong winds knock out power for a handful of Consumer's Energy customers
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Strong winds with gusts over 50 miles an hour raised havoc for Branch County residents on Thursday and caused a handful of power outages. The strongest wind gust measured at...
Apr 15, 2022 Photo of blown over semi on I-69 south of Angola, Indiana courtesy of Jimmy Emory
Some government offices will be closed for Good Friday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Most local government offices will be closed on Good Friday. Branch County offices, Bronson City Hall along with village offices in Union City and Quincy will be closed. Cit...
Apr 14, 2022 Bryan Mills / CC
Bugs in new Branch County digital radio system discussed during 911 Board meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the new 800 megahertz digital radio system in Branch County has been getting mostly positive reviews, a discussion during Wednesday's 911 Communications Board meeting indi...
Apr 14, 2022 Pacific Southwest Forest Service, USDA / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Local realtor Darci Gaff takes over as owner of Lake Access Magazine
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Lake Access Magazine has a new owner. The magazine's founder and creator Dennis Babjack and new owner Darci Gaff have come to terms and the sale has been finalized. Lake Access ...
Apr 14, 2022 Photo courtesy of Darci Gaff
Bronson area woman arraigned on charge filed in connection with January dog attack on young girl
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson area woman was arraigned Tuesday in Branch County District Court on a dangerous animal causing serious injury charge. 34-year-old Torrie Ann Hoard was arrested by the ...
Apr 14, 2022 Best Law
Silich enters no contest pleas to three charges in connection with Sherwood Twp hit-and-run
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Sturgis man who was facing 11 charges in connection with a fatal hit and run crash in Sherwood Township on April 5, 2021 has entered into a plea agreement with Branch County P...
Apr 13, 2022 Rumble Press / CC
Busy year for projects in Coldwater, City Council approve street and sidewalk repair bids
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved bids for milling and repaving of ten streets in the city and the repair of downtown sidewalks during their meeting on Monday night. City Mana...
Apr 13, 2022 TheDigitel Beaufort / CC
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