Category Archives: Local News
Attempted burglary at Sturgis Dunham's store under investigation by MSP
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - An attempted burglary of the Dunham's Sports store in Sturgis is under investigation by the Michigan State Police. Troopers say the attempted Burglary in the 6000 block of M-66 to...
Feb 25, 2021
BUSINESS BEAT: Value Max Products makes large donation to B.I.S.D.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District has received a generous donation of items needed to meet COVID-19 protocols. Superintendent Kris Jenkins said during Wednesday's B.I.S.D....
Feb 25, 2021
County wide 21-22 school calendar being worked on
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch Intermediate School District Superintendent Kris Jenkins told the district's Board of Education on Wednesday that the county wide school calendar for 2021-2022 is still b...
Feb 24, 2021
Potential threat leads to lock down of Bronson schools
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A potential threat against Bronson Junior and Senior High School did not materialize Wednesday afternoon but it led to district buildings being placed in a lock down. The outside ...
Feb 24, 2021 Bronson Jr-Sr High School sign (courtesy of Bronson Community Schools)
Commissioners approve creation of 911 IT support position
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Following a recommendation from Seattle-based consultant IXP Corporation, the Branch County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a full time IT support position for B...
Feb 24, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Branch County Road Commission weight restrictions start this Monday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - With the warming temperatures and the thawing conditions, the Branch County Road Commission has announced that weight restrictions will go into effect at 6:00 a.m. on Monday...
Feb 24, 2021
Downtown Coldwater mural project gets financial boost from DDA
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved a match fundraiser on Wednesday morning to help round out the budget for a downtown mural project which ...
Feb 24, 2021
BUSINESS BEAT: Tracy Kelley sponsoring Good Friday movie at Tibbits
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Edward Jones Financial Advisor Tracy Kelley is sponsoring the showing of The Passion of the Christ on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tibbits Opera House. The 200...
Feb 24, 2021 Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Over 21,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed in tri-county area
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Over 21,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been given out according to the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency's weekly report which was released on Tuesday. It's been t...
Feb 24, 2021 Alachua County
BHSJCHA expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations, those 60-64 now included
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced that they are expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination to include persons 60 to 64 years of age. When...
Feb 24, 2021 Jernej Furman / CC
