Category Archives: Local News
After COVID-19 cancellation in 2020, 34th edition of Coldwater Apple Fest returns on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 34th edition of Apple Fest and Craft Show will take place in downtown Coldwater on Saturday. The event returns after it was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 protocols con...
Sep 17, 2021
Norman says coverage testing for new 911 Communications system will start September 29
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman says coverage testing for the new 911 Communications system will be conducted throughout Branch County between September 29 and Octobe...
Sep 17, 2021 Scary Side of Earth / CC
Old U.S. 27 between Central and Paradine Roads reopens to traffic
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - After being shut down for over two months due to a bridge replacement project, South Angola Road between Central and Paradine Roads reopened on Friday morning. Branch County...
Sep 17, 2021
Calhoun County trying to fill 20 open government positions
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Calhoun County Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott says Calhoun County Government is currently seeking candidates for more than 20 open positions. She says positions ar...
Sep 17, 2021 Alachua County / CC
BCCF celebrating 30th anniversary, hosting annual community celebration next Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's been 30 years since the Branch County Community Foundation was formed. They are inviting everyone to attend their annual community celebration which will be held on Thursda...
Sep 17, 2021 Erica Heminger, Devonnie Warner and Madison Hilderley from the Branch County Community Foundation (Photo courtesy of BCCF).
BUSINESS BEAT: ProMedica ER Nurse Lynda Hooley honored with DAISY Award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Nurse at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital is being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses . Emergency Room nurse Lynda Hooley has received the award which ...
Sep 17, 2021 Photo courtesy of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
MSP holding open house and recruiting on Saturday at Marshall Post
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - The Michigan State Police will be hoping to recruit some future Troopers during an open house on Saturday at the State Police Post in Marshall. The open house is a family fr...
Sep 17, 2021
Early Bird Exchange Club donates $500 to Food Pantry
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Area Food Pantry in Coldwater continues to serve an increasing number of people in the community. The demand for assistance requires that donations keep pace with the...
Sep 17, 2021 Photo by MWC's Jim Whelan
Applications to succeed Waterbury as Branch County Treasurer being accepted
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With Julie Waterbury stepping down as Branch County Treasurer on September 24, applications are now being accepted to succeed her. Pursuant to state law, the Branch County Clerk...
Sep 16, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Adult Education in Branch County off to busy start
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch I.S.D. Superintendent Kris Jenkins told the district's Board of Education on Wednesday that the Adult Education program is very busy right now. She ran down the enrol...
Sep 16, 2021
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