Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Solar accepting applications until May 6 for Community Grant Program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Solar Community Grant Program is now accepting applications from local groups and organizations for the program's Spring 2022 grant cycle. This program has so far ...
Jim Measel Apr 07, 2022

Union City Fire Department receives new fire truck, 43-year-old ladder truck being retired
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City's Fire Department has upgraded its fleet with the addition of a new fire truck. The engine was previously owned by the fire department in Farmington H...
Jim Measel Apr 07, 2022 Pictures courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page

MSP investigating St. Joe County theft of sasquatch lawn ornament
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police Troopers are investigating a larceny of a seven-foot-tall sasquatch lawn ornament that occurred on West End Road near Heimbach Road in Saint Joseph...
Jim Measel Apr 06, 2022

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...
Jim Measel 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 ...
Jim Measel 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...
Ken Delaney 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. ...
Jim Measel 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...
Jim Measel 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...
Jim Measel 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...
Jim Measel Apr 05, 2022 Courtesy Calhoun County Public Health Department
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