Category Archives: Local News
Commissioners hear arguments on BCSD back pay grievance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Anger over a back pay issue involving two members of the Branch County Sheriff's Department came to the boiling point during a one hour grievance hearing that was held before th...
Feb 19, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
BUSINESS BEAT: Two Bandits Brewing complete licensing process
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's not very glamorous but an important part of the process before Two Bandits Brewing in Coldwater will be able to open up is now done. The business has wrapped up the last pi...
Feb 19, 2021 Courtesy Two Bandits Brewing
Clerk's CPL finger print machine request brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A request from Branch County Clerk Terry Kubasiak for a finger print machine that would be used for Concealed Pistol License and non-criminal prints was brought forward to next ...
Feb 18, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
911 Director hiring process brought forward by County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A three step process to hire a new Branch County 911 Director was brought forward to next Tuesday's meeting by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session...
Feb 18, 2021
Free tax preparation available to eligible Branch County seniors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County seniors are being offered free tax preparation thanks to a partnership between the Burnside Center and Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland. In the ...
Feb 18, 2021
Coach Eby Center thanks Warming Center volunteers and community for help
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Officials at the Coach Floyd Eby Youth and Family Center say they are grateful for the abundant community support they got while they operated an Emergency Warming Center over t...
Feb 18, 2021
Over 18,000 have gotten COVID-19 vaccines in tri-county area
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency said in their weekly report on Wednesday that over 18,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered so far in the tri-coun...
Feb 18, 2021 Oregon National Guard / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: DOVE Ag Services offers $1,000 reward following robbery
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - A Union City business that had several pieces of equipment stolen last week is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the return of the stolen property and/or t...
Feb 18, 2021
Quincy school officials trying to fix morning traffic issues
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Officials in the Quincy Community School District have announced a new morning traffic plan in hopes a couple of traffic issues can be resolved. Starting on Thursday morning there ...
Feb 18, 2021 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools
Quincy Council renews Village Manager's contract
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council approved the renewal of Village Manager Brittany Butler's contract for one year on Tuesday night. The contract runs from February 1 of this year until Ja...
Feb 17, 2021
