Category Archives: Local News
DDA approves two funding requests for work on Taylor's building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority took a couple of steps on Wednesday that they hope will lead to the development of the former Taylor's Stationers building at 60 Wes...
Jan 27, 2021 Taylor's Stationers in downtown Coldwater before it closed in 2016. Photo courtesy of Taylor's Stationers
BUSINESS BEAT: Short's Root Beer stand closing for "season" on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The owners of Short's Root Beer stand at 378 West Chicago in Coldwater would like to thank everyone for their support during the pandemic. Short's is normally closed duri...
Jan 27, 2021 Photo courtesy of Short's Root Beer Stand and Dennis James Photography
Commissioners approve amendment to keep 911 Board at 10
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 on Tuesday to formally approve an amendment to the recently adopted 911 Service Plan to reflect that the 911 Board is to be co...
Jan 26, 2021 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Finishing touches now being put on new Lakeland School
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community School Superintendent Terry Whelan told the district's school board on Monday night that the new Lakeland fourth and fifth grade building is now into its fin...
Jan 26, 2021
No Daddy/Daughter Dance or Mother/Son Night due to COVID-19
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A couple of more popular events in Coldwater have been called off for 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. City Manager Keith Baker said in his report for Monday's Cit...
Jan 26, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Coldwater man charged with sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man who was convicted last September of assaulting a female acquaintance is now facing a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct. 21-year-old Tyler Wesley Che...
Jan 26, 2021 Patrick Feller / CC
Matteson Twp man loses home in fire, charged in neighbor dispute
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Matteson Township man whose home burned down on Sunday morning was arraigned the day before in Branch County District Court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and m...
Jan 26, 2021 Mitchell Haindfield / CC
Icy conditions lead to Branch County school closings, accidents
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Slick driving conditions caused by a overnight combination of snow and freezing drizzle led to the first snow day of the school year in the Coldwater, Quincy and Bronson sch...
Jan 26, 2021 Crews work to upright a vehicle that rolled over on U.S. 12 just east of Wheeler in Branch County's Batavia Township January 26, 2021 (Justin Lopshire-Midwest Communications Inc)
BUSINESS BEAT: Two Bandits auction to benefit Branch Area Food Pantry
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two Bandits Brewing Company will soon be opening in Coldwater and they are currently conducting a charity auction to benefit the Branch Area Food Pantry. You could be a member o...
Jan 26, 2021
Council tables introduction of sales agreement on former Federal Mogul site
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After a discussion that lasted for over an hour, all of the Coldwater City Council members voted Monday night to table the introduction of a draft sales agreement for nine acres...
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