Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Good, Better, Best undergoing renovations; reopening soon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Good, Better, Best Shop at 101 West Chicago in downtown Coldwater has been closed in recent weeks as the store is undergoing a renovation. New flooring was installed on Tues...
Jan 12, 2022 Courtesy Good, Better, Best Shop Facebook page
LaSata announces she will run for re-election in newly created 17th State Senate District
COLOMA, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Senator Kim LaSata has announced she will run for re-election in the newly created 17th State Senate District which now includes all of Branch and St. Joseph Countie...
Jan 11, 2022 Courtesy State Senator Kim LaSata
Coldwater request for over $144,000 in August storm reimbursement approved by the state
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater will be getting financial reimbursement from the State of Michigan following the severe storms that went through Branch County last August. According to a ...
Jan 11, 2022 Damage from August 12, 2021 storm on Grand Street. (Photo by MWC's Jim Measel)
Branch County COVID-19 numbers increase since Christmas, ProMedica still at 100 percent capacity
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Driven by the omicron variant, statistics from the State of Michigan show the COVID-19 numbers in Branch County have gone up over the last couple of weeks. Statistics show that ...
Jan 11, 2022 U.S. Department of Energy
BUSINESS BEAT: Saturday Grand Opening planned for Bronson Nutrition
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - After opening their doors last week, a grand opening has been scheduled for this Saturday at Bronson Nutrition. Between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, you'll be able to en...
Jan 11, 2022
Portion of U.S. 12 closed after pickup snaps utility pole near Branch-St. Joseph County line
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A portion of U.S. 12 near the Branch-St. Joseph County line had to be shut down Tuesday morning after a pick up truck hit a utility pole. The crash took place at about 5:...
Jan 11, 2022
Early Bird Exchange Club annoucnes LMS student of the month for December
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The latest student of the month at Legg Middle School has been recognized by the Coldwater Early Bird Exchange Club. Legg 8th grader Janet Rucker last week attended the Early Bi...
Jan 11, 2022 Judy Cumming presenting to a Young Citizenship Award to Legg Middle school December Student of the Month Janet Rucker at the January 5, 2022 meeting of the Coldwater Early Bird Exchange Club. (photo courtesy Jim Whelan)
City Council approves ordinance to amend building code inspection and enforcement fees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved an ordinance on Monday which amends the city's building code inspection and enforcement fee schedule. The ordinance was introduced by the Cou...
Jan 10, 2022
Kolcz informs Bronson City Council he won't run for re-election on County Commission
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Leonard W. Kolcz said during Monday's Bronson City Council meeting he will not run for re-election this year after four terms as his district is being d...
Jan 10, 2022
The namesake of Coldwater's Rec Center, Aquatic Center and more, Dr. Robert W. Browne, has passed away
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The biggest financial contributor in the history of the City of Coldwater has passed away. Dr. Robert W. Browne died Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was 97 years old. Graduating i...
Jan 10, 2022 A City of Coldwater graphic honoring Dr. Robert W. Browne
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