Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: ProMedica welcomes new doctor for orthopaedic services
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital is welcoming Doctor Christopher Hogg to the ProMedica family. Dr. Hogg earned his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University, College o...
Mar 12, 2021 Christopher Hogg DO. Photo courtesy of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Tekonsha schools to hold virtual classes due to COVID-19 issues, Coldwater High modifies schedule
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - Due to COVID-19 related issues, Tekonsha Community Schools will be closed through next Friday, March 19. Instruction will be virtual during that time. Superintendent Jeff Kawaski...
Mar 12, 2021
Commissioners formally approve MIDC travel to Indiana and Ohio
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a request on Tuesday from the local Michigan Indigent Defense Counsel office to cover recurring travel to the states o...
Mar 11, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Miller promoted to City of Coldwater Assistant Finance Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced the promotion of Amanda Miller to the position of Assistant Finance Director. She will work directly with the Finance Director and the Coldwa...
Mar 11, 2021 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Over 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines distributed in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The number of COVID-19 vaccines that have been distributed in Branch County is now over 10,000 according to new data from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency...
Mar 11, 2021 Jernej Furman / CC
Consumers Energy agrees to buy energy from Calhoun Solar Center
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy announced on Thursday they have reached an agreement to buy 140 megawatts of clean, renewable energy, enough to power about 70,000 residential customers, from the...
Mar 11, 2021
Norman says 911 Director screening committee has begun meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the County's 911 Communications Board on Wednesday that the screening committee that will be reviewing applications for a new 911 Dir...
Mar 10, 2021 Scary Side of Earth / CC
Bronson tables EGLE project due to lack of funds at this time
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council took no formal action but a consensus of Council members on Monday night felt they should table a service line replacement project because the city simply...
Mar 10, 2021
Branch County weight restrictions to be lifted Friday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Road Commission has announced that weight restrictions will be lifted on all Branch County roads as of 6:00 a.m. this Friday, March 12, 2021. Weight restri...
Mar 10, 2021
BUSINESS BEAT: PCRH offering scholarships for healthcare careers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital is offering four scholarships through the Foundation and two scholarships through the volunteers for those who are pursuing a career in hea...
Mar 10, 2021 ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
