Category Archives: Local News

No injuries reported in three vehicle crash in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - No injuries were reported by Coldwater Police following a three vehicle crash at the Four Corners in downtown Coldwater Tuesday night. The crash happened just before 7:00 p.m. w...
Jim Measel Jun 1, 2022 Photo by MWC's Ken Delaney

BUSINESS BEAT: Annual Duck Race set for Saturday at Waterworks Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After nearly three decades, the annual rubber duck race to raise money for charity is in the process of changing hands. The Great Hospice Duck Race is now known as the Coldwater...
Jim Measel Jun 1, 2022 Photo courtesy of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital

Man shot in head during Hillsdale County neighbor dispute, MSP investigating
LITCHFIELD, MI (WTVB) - An ongoing neighbor dispute apparently led to the shooting of a man early Wednesday morning in Hillsdale County. The Michigan State Police in Jackson say they were dispatched a...
Jim Measel Jun 1, 2022

Another 20 cent spike on Tuesday as gas prices in Coldwater rise to $4.79 at some stations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As expected, gas prices spiked by 20 cents around Coldwater again on Tuesday with some stations selling gas for as high as $4.79 a gallon. Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy said bef...
Jim Measel Jun 1, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

MDOT announces shut down of four miles of I-94 for 15 Mile Road bridge demolition
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that a four mile portion of I-94 will be totally closed this weekend to allow for demolition of the 15 Mile Road bridge ov...
Jim Measel May 31, 2022

Strategic plan for BHSJCHA to be developed by consultant, process was stopped by pandemic
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A strategic plan will be developed for the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. The agency Board of Health approved a $6,400 bid from Mary Kushion Consulting dur...
Jim Measel May 31, 2022

Schools to dismiss for the summer this week, CCS gets ready for summer maintenance work
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It's the final week of school for students in all of the Branch County districts. The Coldwater and Bronson school districts will dismiss students for summer vacation on Thu...
Jim Measel May 31, 2022 Bill Smith / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting and open house held for Shaunda's Hair Chair
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house was held last Wednesday for Shaunda's Hair Chair at 108 West Chicago in Bronson. Ron Herman closed his Bronson barbershop at that locat...
Jim Measel May 31, 2022

Branch County residents honor fallen military members on sun splashed Memorial Day
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Monday was a time to pause and honor American military members who died while serving their country. Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout Branch County under sunny s...
Jim Measel May 31, 2022 Joe Renshaw reading a history of Memorial Day, as written by Dave McDonald, at the Oak Grove Cemetery bandstand for Memorial Day in Coldwater, MI

Annual Branch County Fly-In Breakfast set for June 5
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The 74th annual Branch County Fly-in Breakfast takes place on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at the Branch County Memorial Airport. It is the only fundraiser of the year for the Aviation C...
Jim Measel May 30, 2022 Jaysin Trevino / CC

