Category Archives: Local News
$250,000 grant awarded in support of Caywood Propane renovation at 8 South Monroe
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $250,000 Michigan Community Revitalization Program performance-based grant in support of a downtown Coldwater renovation project. Cayw...
Oct 11, 2021 Photo courtesy City of Coldwater
Two finalists for Branch County Treasurer job to be interviewed by committee on Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The committee to appoint a new Branch County treasurer reviewed resumes from five applicants on Monday morning and selected two finalists. The three person committee consisting ...
Oct 11, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Bronson City Council rules mostly in favor of property owner in dispute
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council ruled mostly in favor of the owner of a rental property at 602 East Railroad Street on Monday evening's in a dispute he had with the city and SAFEbuilt ou...
Oct 11, 2021 Mark Moz / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Michigan Works! Southwest hosting "Recipe for Success" in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Works! Southwest will be hosting the "Recipe for Success" event on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Coldwater Service Center. Service...
Oct 11, 2021
Gas prices soar, Michigan average at $3.33, Branch County prices spike to $3.39
DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) - You're digging deeper into your wallet to pay for gas these days and there maybe no relief in sight. Triple-A Michigan says average gas prices in Michigan jumped a whopping 12 ce...
Oct 11, 2021 Robert Geiger / CC
Sauk River Drive reopens after water main and paving project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The barricades are down and Sauk River Drive in Coldwater has reopened to traffic. Sauk River Drive between South Sprague and South Willowbrook Road has been closed for five mon...
Oct 10, 2021 Myrtle Beach TheDigitel / CC
Agreements to extend South Monroe lease and option to purchase on Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked Monday night to introduce a pair of agreements which would give Broadway Grille owner Scott Ladd 24 additional months to submit an appli...
Oct 10, 2021
Georgia man arrested in St. Joseph County in two motor vehicle thefts
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A 24-year-old Georgia man was taken into custody Friday morning by the Saint Joseph County Sheriff's Department in connection with the theft of two vehicles. Sheriff Mar...
Oct 08, 2021
Stormy weather apparently led to almost 1,500 Consumers Energy customer outages
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Nearly 1,500 Consumers Energy customers in Branch County lost their power Friday as lightning and drenching rains went through Branch County. The weather apparently caused t...
Oct 08, 2021 Daniel Borman / CC
Children's Museum of Branch County gets $5,000 "A Community Thrives" grant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Children's Museum of Branch County has received a $5,000 "A Community Thrives" grant from the USA TODAY NETWORK and the Gannett Foundation. Museum Board Member Shana Grife s...
Oct 08, 2021
