Category Archives: Local News
Consumers Energy spokesman says heating bill assistance is available
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy is trying to get the word out there is assistance for eligible customers who are struggling to pay their heating bills, especially after the bitter cold tempera...
Mar 18, 2021
Branch County Administrative Assistant Bethany Garman retiring August 1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrative Assistant Bethany Garman will be leaving county government later this year as she plans to retire on August 1. A request from County Administrator B...
Mar 18, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Four departments called in to battle South Jefferson house fire
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Firefighters from four Branch County departments were called in Thursday morning to battle a house fire near the Branch County Fairgrounds. The Coldwater Fire Department with au...
Mar 18, 2021 Photo courtesy of Kayla Lopshire
Fire on Church Street confined to room of origin, damage estimated at $1,100
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A fire that was confined to a bedroom of a residence at 57 Church Street caused about $1,100 worth of damage last Wednesday afternoon. Coldwater firefighters were dispatched at ...
Mar 18, 2021 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Union City's Antique Salvage closing, need help to empty building
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Antique Salvage at 8042 M-60 in Union City will be closing in the next few months and they need your help to empty the building. May 2 will be the final day they will be open a...
Mar 18, 2021 Courtesy Antique Salvage Facebook page
Wind Advisory issued until late Thursday night, gusts up to 45 MPH expected
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Hold onto your hats. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Thursday which will be in effect until 11:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Forecasters say winds wi...
Mar 18, 2021 wwwuppertal / CC
BHSJCHA tweak on line appointment scheduling for COVID-19 vaccines
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has tweaked the registration of on line COVID-19 appointments. The Health Agency says appointments will be made available...
Mar 18, 2021 Anthony Quintano / CC
Girard Road barn fire destroys structure and contents inside
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A barn and the contents inside were destroyed in a Union Township fire which broke out early Tuesday morning. The blaze at 668 West Girard Road near Arborgast Road was repo...
Mar 17, 2021 steve p2008 / CC
First round of Coldwater Solar Community Grants awarded to six recipients
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The first round of Coldwater Solar Community Grants have been awarded to Coldwater-area programs and organizations. Apex Clean Energy and esaSolar started the program earlier th...
Mar 17, 2021
Calhoun County offering new online registration for vaccine appointments
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Calhoun County Public Health Department has introduced a new online registration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. The Department said in a statement rele...
Mar 17, 2021
