Category Archives: Local News

Several locations for free Thanksgiving Day meals Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you're not having Thanksgiving dinner at home with your family Thursday, there are still several opportunities to get your fill of turkey and fellowship. The Coach Eby Youth ...
Ken Delaney Nov 26, 2025 bhofack2 / Depositphotos.com

Michigan State University Forestry Department said to be interested in County's Bater Road property
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh says Michigan State University Forestry Department has shown an interest in the county's 168-acre property on Bater Road. After the Branc...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2025

Commissioners say Walsh "met or exceeded expectations" in first year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners expressed their satisfaction with the job performance of County Administrator Frank Walsh during their regular meeting Tuesday. After co...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Branch County 24th statewide in vehicle-deer crashes in 2024
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though there were 981 reported vehicle-deer crashes in Branch County in 2024, that only puts the county 24th out of the state's 83 counties in the amount of accidents. Info...
Ken Delaney Nov 25, 2025 BerndWolter / Depositphotos.com

City Council passes agreement with Branch County on radio usage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council adopted a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement between the city and Branch County Government on Monday night that outlines terms and conditions f...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2025

City of Coldwater sending out winter tax bills next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Winter property tax bills will be mailed to residents in the City of Coldwater next week. City Manager Keith Baker says payments can begin being received on Monday, December 1. ...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2025 GotCredit / CC

Business Beat: Thurston Woods Village expands offerings with new outpatient speech therapy program
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Thurston Woods Village retirement community in Sturgis, has announced the expansion of its therapy department to include comprehensive outpatient speech therapy services for adult...
Brett Briscoe Nov 25, 2025

Resolution approved to pursue bond for CHS renovations and upgrades
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution Monday night which authorizes the district to move forward with a $64 million bond proposal ...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 Becky Simonds and Shana Grife from the Bond Steering Committee made a presentation during Monday's Coldwater School Board meeting. Photo courtesy CCS You Tube channel

Lawsuit settlements with Beckhusen and Thompson Construction approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two lawsuits against the City of Coldwater have been settled. The Coldwater City Council took formal action on the legal actions Monday night after they discussed the matters fo...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com

Busy 2026 in store for Coldwater street and sidewalk construction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a $55,000 Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck Engineering of Lansing Monday night which begins the process for the 2026 constructio...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

