Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Michael Motta benefit barbecue fundraiser this Saturday at Branch County Fairgrounds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A benefit barbecue fundraiser for a Rampit USA employee who has been battling health issues in recent years will be held this Saturday at the Branch County Fairgrounds starting ...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2022

Vandals in Jackson hit offices for Walberg campaign and anti-abortion group
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Republican Congressman Tim Walberg said on Wednesday a building that houses his campaign office and an anti-abortion group was vandalized in Jackson. According to a statement from...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2022 Photo courtesy Walberg for Congress

Ceremony for Healing Hill of Hope set for Thursday morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Early Bird Exchange Club Healing Hill of Hope will once again this year honor Branch County children who have been abused or neglected. The annual flag placement c...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2022

Future reconfiguration of downtown Coldwater festivals presented to DDA Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There could a future reconfiguration of Strawberry Fest and Apple Fest in downtown Coldwater. Community Enrichment Director Julie Santure presented a power point to the Downtown...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2022 Strawberries from Showcase Gardens at Coldwater's Strawberry Fest and Craft Show June 18, 2022 (Midwest Communications Inc)

Suspect in custody following early morning stabbing in Steuben County, victim in critical condition
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - An Angola man was taken into custody by the Steuben County Sheriff's Department early Wednesday morning after an argument led to a physical altercation and a stabbing. 19-year-old ...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2022 19 year old Jose M. Tafolla of Angola, Indiana was booked at the Steuben County Sheriff's Office following a stabbing early Wednesday morning

BUSINESS BEAT: Parrish Excavating sponsoring Tibbits Summer Theater performance of "Godspell"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tibbits Summer Theatre continues its 59th consecutive season with "Godspell" which will open on June 30. Long-time Tibbits supporter Parrish Excavating is sponsoring "Godspell."...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2022 "Godspell” a professional Tibbits Summer Theatre production, will be on stage at Tibbits Opera House June 30-July 9.

Quincy Village Council sets starting Police Chief wage at $50,000
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - With the search for a new police chief underway, the Quincy Village Council decided on Tuesday night to offer a starting salary of $50,000 to whoever is chosen for the position. Th...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

MSP think stolen Behnke Road firearms maybe in Battle Creek area
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers say they are still actively investigating the larceny of multiple firearms that took place in the 100 block of North Behnke Road earlier ...
Jim Measel Jun 22, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Branch Commissioners turn down Quincy 40 acre annex request on 3-2 vote
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday to turn down a request from a property owner to annex nearly 40 acres of land from Quincy Township into the Village...
Jim Measel Jun 21, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Community Health Agency completing plans to provide COVID-19 vaccines for young kids
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Officials with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency said on Tuesday they are currently completing the plan to provide COVID-19 vaccination with Pfizer and Mod...
Jim Measel Jun 21, 2022 Courtesy Community Health Agency

