Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Local nurses recognized during Forensic Nurses Week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four local Forensic Nurse Examiners are being recognized during Forensic Nurses Week. These special group of nurses are on the front lines of caring for victims of violence and ...
Nov 12, 2021 Photo courtesy of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
UC Schools forced to shut down due to illness and sub shortage
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - What has been a challenging November for the Union City School District continues. The entire school district was forced to shut down on Friday. It was stated on the district's...
Nov 12, 2021 Courtesy Union City Community Schools
Tibbits receives two grants from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council has received a pair of grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs for 2021-2022. An Operational Support Grant a...
Nov 11, 2021 Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
New Union City substation switched on, entire system upgraded following July blackout
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The new substation for the Village of Union City was turned on Wednesday afternoon and is now on line. The entire backbone of the village's electrical system has been upgraded ...
Nov 11, 2021 Photo courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
High winds prevent Village of Union City from flying big American Flag on Vets Day
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - With the weather forecast calling for winds gusting up to nearly 40 miles an hour, the Village of Union City was unable to fly its large American flag downtown as they normally...
Nov 11, 2021 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Bella Vista Golf Course/Oscar Brown's Tavern honored by Rotarians
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Bella Vista Golf Course has received the Rotary District 6360 Foundation's Golden Trowel Award. The awards are given to non-Rotarian individuals, groups or organizations who...
Nov 11, 2021 Present in the picture from left to right: Mike Beckwith, Golf Committee Chairperson, Shari Deevers, Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary President, Ron Cary, Bella Vista Golf Course owner, Alan Brennan, Club PGA professional. Photo courtesy of Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary
Commissioners approve increase in Health Agency funding
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved an additional funding request on Tuesday from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. The Health Agen...
Nov 11, 2021 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Veterans Day gives residents a chance to thank and honor those who served their country
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Today is Veterans Day, the federal holiday which celebrates the service of all military members. All federal offices are closed today, and no mail will be delivered. The Bra...
Nov 11, 2021 The Burnside Center hosted and honored veterans on Wednesday. (MWC Photo)
Rutz resignation creates opening on CCS Board of Education
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There is an opening on the Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education due to the resignation of Steve Rutz which was effective on November 5, 2021. The board is in search of...
Nov 10, 2021 Coldwater Community Schools logo
More photos released by Calhoun County Sheriff's Department in Aim High Meds burglary
TEKONSHA, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - More surveillance photos have been released related to the burglary of a marijuana dispensary in Calhoun County earlier this week. It happened at Aim High Meds in Tekonsha ...
Nov 10, 2021 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
