Category Archives: Local News
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
Some renovation work at BACC could be finished next month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Progress is being made on the renovation of the Branch Area Careers Center. Career and Technical Education Assistant Superintendent Randy Sowles told the Branch I.S.D. Board of ...
Sep 16, 2021 Branch Area Careers Center, Coldwater MI sign (courtesy of BACC)
Hillsdale Hospital limiting visitors to facilities due to increased COVID-19 cases/hospitalizations
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Due to increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Hillsdale Hospital has announced they are limiting visitors to its facilities. Hospital President and Chief Executive Offic...
Sep 16, 2021 Courtesy of Hillsdale Hospital
BUSINESS BEAT: Michigan Gas Utilities provides grants to four local fire departments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Gas Utilities say they are helping area first responders receive lifesaving equipment through their rewarding of Responders Grants. Funding has been announced for four ...
Sep 16, 2021 The Montgomery Fire received a new AED unit thanks to a grant from Michigan Gas Utilities. Photo provided by Michigan Gas Utilities
