Category Archives: Local News

Women Who Care of Branch County meets this Wednesday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - All women in the community are invited to join Women Who Care of Branch County for their next meeting this Wednesday, February 16. The in-person meeting will be held at the ProM...
Jim Measel Feb 11, 2022

Tekonsha business owner disputes claims by state officials he failed to register repair facility
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - The owner of S&S Automotive in Tekonsha is firing back at the State of Michigan after the state claimed the business failed to register as a repair facility under the Michiga...
Jim Measel Feb 11, 2022 38624888 - abstract horizontal banners

City of Bronson extends Run Water Advisory until at least Monday in order to prevent frozen pipes
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has extended a "Run Water Advisory" until at least Monday due to upcoming low temperatures over the weekend. The advisory was originally scheduled to end on Th...
Jim Measel Feb 11, 2022 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Blush & Ivory Bridal Company to open downtown business on Tuesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Blush & Ivory Bridal Company will officially open to customers this Tuesday, February 15 in downtown Coldwater. Downtown Coldwater's newest retail storefront will be loc...
Jim Measel Feb 11, 2022

BUSINESS BEAT: Free tax preparation & E-Filing available for eligible UC residents
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that free tax preparation and e-filing is available to eligible Union City residents through Community Unlimited. The ...
Jim Measel Feb 11, 2022

New Branch County 800 megahertz emergency radio system ready to go
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was reported during Wednesday's Branch County 911 Communications Board meeting the new 800 megahertz emergency radio system is getting ready to go on line. Plans call for it ...
Jim Measel Feb 11, 2022 Field testing for new 911 system. Photo courtesy of Coldwater Public Safety Police and Fire Facebook page

Food bag donations put together and delivered by Coldwater Early Bird Exchange Club members
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Early Bird Exchange Club this week put together ten dozen bags stuffed with food, candy, personal hygiene items, and Valentine cards for veterans and seniors in Br...
Jim Measel Feb 10, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Whelan

DTE Energy "exploring" possible solar project in Union Township
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A spokesperson for DTE Energy says the utility is exploring Union Township in Branch County for a potential solar project. Cindy Hecht says, "It would be pre-mature to spec...
Jim Measel Feb 10, 2022 Hedgerow INC

Swick tells County 911 Board they are still trying to fill dispatcher openings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County 911 Director Bob Swick told the county's Communications Board on Wednesday they still have a shorthanded staff of dispatchers. He said a couple of trainees dropped...
Jim Measel Feb 10, 2022 Scary Side of Earth / CC

Clear Lake Storage theft suspect appears in Steuben County courtroom
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - An initial hearing was held in Steuben County on Wednesday for one of the suspects who has been charged in connection with numerous burglaries and auto thefts at the Clear Lake Sto...
Jim Measel Feb 10, 2022 Alan Cleaver / CC
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