Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: BCCADSV operated Hope Cafe scheduled to open on Tuesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Hope Cafe has been operated in recent years during the Branch County Fair by the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Now the organization will be o...
Jim Measel Jul 11, 2022 Photo courtesy of Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Facebook page

2021 audit gives Branch County highest rating but shows reduction in revenue
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An audit of Branch County finances from last year showed the County received the highest available rating but revenues decreased in 2021 mainly due to a reduction in Cares Act f...
Jim Measel Jul 11, 2022 Dustin Moore / CC

State Police investigate overnight break in attempt at Quincy residence
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating an overnight breaking and entering incident in the Village of Quincy. They say it happened in the 10 Block of West Jefferson Street...
Jim Measel Jul 11, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Suspect arrested in investigation of Blue Angels Motorcycle Club arson
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A suspect is in custody after a suspicious fire happened Friday afternoon on the south side of Coldwater. Officers from the Coldwater Police Department were summoned to the Blue...
Jim Measel Jul 10, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

MSP looking for suspects in theft of quarters from White Pigeon car wash
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are looking for two suspects in connection with the larceny of quarters at the Dirt Buster Car Wash on U.S. 12 in White Pigeon. Troopers say th...
Jim Measel Jul 9, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

City Council and Township Board scheduled to vote on new 5 year fire agreement Monday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new five-year agreement for fire and emergency response service between the City of Coldwater and Coldwater Township are on the agendas Monday night for both the Coldwater Cit...
Jim Measel Jul 9, 2022 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Branch County Habitat for Humanity dissolves, assets will be sold and/or donated to similar 501(c)(3) organizations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Habitat for Humanity has dissolved after over three decades of service to the community. According to a statement that was issued on Friday by the local Board of D...
Jim Measel Jul 8, 2022

COA request to replace medical transportation van brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Council on Aging asked the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday to replace a medical transportation van with the use of ARPA funds to c...
Jim Measel Jul 8, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Legislature approves Fink plan placing sunset on COVID-19 workplace statutes
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Republican State Representative Andrew Fink says the Michigan Legislature has given bipartisan approval to his plan to add a sunset to COVID-19 employer liability and employee exp...
Jim Measel Jul 8, 2022

BUSINESS BEAT: Numerous sponsors lined up for Chain of Lakes Poker Run
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Chain of Lakes Poker Run is returning in 2022 after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's event will be held on July 17 and it has attracted numerous spon...
Jim Measel Jul 8, 2022 Poker Photos / CC
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