Category Archives: Local News
Nearly $34,000 raised locally for Ukraine relief efforts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A pair of local Rotary clubs are continuing to raise money to help war displaced citizens from Ukraine and other members of the community are pitching in. A total of $34,000 has...
Apr 06, 2022 VasenkaPhotography / CC
Two Branch County bridge projects included in second phase of MDOT bridge bundling project
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that major repairs on local bridges will continue this month as the Michigan Department of Transportation's bridge bundling ...
Apr 06, 2022 Photo courtesy of Michigan Department of Transportation
Republicans Fink and Walberg to face August primary challenges, state Senate seat also contested
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though the official filing deadline isn't until later this month, it appears that the ballot for Branch County voters will be full of state and federal candidates this year...
Apr 06, 2022 DonkeyHotey / CC
Michigan Gas Utilities urges natural gas customers behind on bills to contact them
MONROE, MI (WTVB) - With the end of Winter Protection Plans, Michigan Gas Utilities is urging customers who are behind on natural gas bills to contact the company now to avoid a disconnection. M.G.U. ...
Apr 06, 2022 mxmstryo / CC
Local residents given guidance on what to do if they find suspected drug related items
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Questions have been raised recently about what you should do if you find discarded suspected drug paraphernalia or used hypodermic needles. Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker sa...
Apr 06, 2022 Paul Narvaez / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Mancino's Creamery now open for business next to pizza store
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's been under construction for awhile but Mancino's Creamery next to Mancino's Pizza is now open for business. Mancino's Creamery will be serving Ashby's Premium Ice Cream and...
Apr 06, 2022 Courtesy Mancino's Pizza Facebook page
Calhoun County Public Health Department shows off new logo
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department has unveiled a new logo which they say will signify the singular role of the county's public health authority. A press release fro...
Apr 05, 2022 Courtesy Calhoun County Public Health Department
Three Men and a Tenor scheduled to perform at Tibbits on April 22
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The pop vocal group Three Men and a Tenor will make their first appearance at the Tibbits Opera House in 11 years on Friday, April 22 with a special school performance in the af...
Apr 05, 2022 Photo courtesy Tibbits Opera House
BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR donates $2,000 to Rotary Club's fundraising effort for Ukraine
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) When Branch County Association of Realtors (BCAR) President Sharon Atkinson learned about the fundraising effort for the people of Ukraine that is being conducted by the Coldwater...
Apr 05, 2022
City of Bronson leasing farmland on Mill Street, accepting proposals until Thursday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is accepting sealed bids for the leasing of approximately nine to 10 acres of farmland at 422 Mill Street. The property can be accessed from Mill. Proposals sh...
Apr 05, 2022 Courtesy of the City of Bronson Facebook page
