Category Archives: Local News
Two Bandits Brewing could start serving craft beers by end of month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The owners of Two Bandits Brewing say the company's soon to open brew pub in downtown Coldwater could possibly be ready to begin serving its craft beers before the end of Septem...
Sep 10, 2021 Photo by MWC's Jim Whelan
Pollack tells Commissioners COVID-19 affecting jail bookings, number of available deputies
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The recent surge of COVID-19 cases is affecting operations at the Branch County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff John Pollack reported to the Branch County Board of Commissioners d...
Sep 09, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Commissioners get positive annual audit report, fund balance grew to 27% in 2020
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An annual audit showed Branch County finances were "healthy, stable and growing" during 2020. C.P.A. Aaron Stevens from the Lansing firm of Maner/Costerisan presented his report...
Sep 09, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Commissioners bring revised Master Plan approval forward during work session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An updated Branch County Master Plan was brought forward by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday. Commissioners are expected to take fo...
Sep 09, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Burnside Center hosting "Get Smart About Medicare" presentation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Burnside Center's Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is hosting a "Get Smart About Medicare" presentation at the Burnside Center on Wednesday, September 22, from 6:...
Sep 09, 2021
Community Health Agency reports Branch County COVID-19 death toll now at 103
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency reported on its web site Thursday that the number of Branch County deaths related to COVID-19 has risen to 103. The Healt...
Sep 09, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Sheriff's Department investigating semi wreck near Branch-Hillsdale County line
QUINCY TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department is investigating a semi crash which took place Thursday morning on U.S. 12 near Briggs Road. The crash was initially reported as an ...
Sep 09, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
BUSINESS BEAT: Three ribbon cuttings ceremonies scheduled for next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Three ribbon cutting ceremonies for local businesses have been scheduled for next week. The Quincy Chamber of Commerce and the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting ...
Sep 09, 2021 Coldwater Chamber of Commerce (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Children's Museum of Branch County may relocate to Taylor's building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Children's Museum of Branch County maybe heading back to downtown Coldwater. City Economic Development Coordinator Audrey Tappenden stated in a letter to the Downtown Develo...
Sep 08, 2021
Norman says offer expected to be made soon to 911 Director candidate
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the County 911 Communications Board on Wednesday that it's anticipated an offer will be made to the candidate chosen for the 911 Dire...
Sep 08, 2021 Scary Side of Earth / CC
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