Category Archives: Local News

First Responders will be honored today with free lunch on South Monroe Street
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Today is National First Responder Day, and to celebrate, The Branch County Association of Realtors has teamed of with several sponsors for a special opportunity to honor Branch ...
Brett Briscoe Oct 28, 2025 motortion / Depositphotos.com

Fall leaf pick up underway in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI - The City of Coldwater has officially begun its city-wide leaf and yard waste collection. In most parts of the city, residents can place their leaves in the roadway, right next to the c...
Jim Measel Oct 28, 2025

CCS Count Day preliminary numbers show slight student decrease
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater School Superintendent Paul Flynn told the district's Board of Education Monday night that the district's preliminary numbers from the October Count Day showed a declin...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools You Tube channel

City of Coldwater making contingent purchase of Jay Street property
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On a 6-2 vote, the Coldwater City Council gave the go ahead Monday night for the City to make a contingent acquisition of Industrial Park property at 335 Jay Street for $200,000...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater

City Council approves easement request for County fiber project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A divided Coldwater City Council approved a request Monday night for a temporary construction easement over the southeast entrance drive area in the Tibbits Plaza parking lot on...
Jim Measel Oct 27, 2025 Coldwater City Attorney Amanda O'Boyle. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Lindsey senate bill would re-monument Michigan-Indiana border for first time since the 1800's
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bill from State Senator Jonathan Lindsey (R-Coldwater) would re-monument the Michigan-Indiana boarder. Lindsey says his bill has passed out of committee and could be heard by ...
Brett Briscoe Oct 27, 2025

Quincy schools to hold community forum on proposed renovation project tonight
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools are set to hold a public forum tonight to discuss potential renovation plans and gather community feedback. According to Superintendent John Denney the ren...
Brett Briscoe Oct 27, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools

Fatal hit and run under investigation in St Joseph County, police searching for pick up truck
BURR OAK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Authorities in St. Joseph County are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident after a young man was found deceased along a rural roadside early Sunday morning. Deputie...
Brett Briscoe Oct 26, 2025

Coldwater Halloween Parade is this evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Halloween Parade is set for tonight in downtown Coldwater. With the theme "Halloween Time Machine," the parade will travel along Chicago Street from North Hudson Stre...
Brett Briscoe Oct 25, 2025

Branch County still experiencing drought conditions despite recent rains
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Although recent rains have offered some relief, it hasn't been enough to alleviate the drought conditions that have plagued Branch County for the last three months. According to...
Brett Briscoe Oct 24, 2025
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