Category Archives: Local News
Coldwater Schools report 16 COVID-19 cases during the past week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools Superintendent Terry Ann Whelan said in a letter sent to parents on Sunday that the district has had a total of 16 COVID-19 cases in the past week. T...
Sep 28, 2020 EpicTop10.com / CC
5th Branch County COVID-19 related death reported
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The latest information from local and state health officials show a fifth Branch County resident has passed away after testing positive for COVID-19. Due to the federal HIPAA la...
Sep 27, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Last minute petition drive seeks to stop downtown "pot shops"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council is scheduled to take formal action Monday on an amendment to the city's zoning ordinance which eliminates the separation distance requirements between...
Sep 26, 2020 Torben Hansen / CC
Consultant to look into Branch 911 operations and staffing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A consultant has been hired by Branch County "to provide on-site review, study and recommendations for operations and staffing of the Branch 911 Center." Following an executive ...
Sep 26, 2020 Scary Side of Earth / CC
UC United Methodist Church sets food distribution dates
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City United Methodist Church has announced dates for its next several food distributions for families and individuals in need in Union City, Sherwood, and Burlington....
Sep 26, 2020 Stock image of a typical food distribution for a family in need. (Photo courtesy shutterstock.com)
Coldwater man charged in Walmart robbery
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a robbery that took place Monday at the Coldwater Walmart. 31-year-old Michael Tyler Ball was arraigned on Wednes...
Sep 25, 2020 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
City of Coldwater announces details of Browne Recreation Center reopening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced the details of the reopening of the Dr. Browne Recreation Center. Beginning next Thursday, October 1, 2020, the Center will be open with limi...
Sep 25, 2020
BISD Director titles being changed to Assistant Superintendents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch Intermediate School District Directors will soon be getting a title changes. BISD Superintendent Kris Jenkins told the District's Board of Education on Wednesday that the...
Sep 25, 2020
MDHHS gather info from local health departments on school COVID-19 outbreaks
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Health departments around the state are required to report to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services about schools in their jurisdictions which are experiencing ou...
Sep 25, 2020 EpicTop10.com / CC
New budget includes funds to study Aquifer and to train corrections officers
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - 58TH District State Representative Eric Leutheuser says the State of Michigan budget which has been agreed to by Governor Whitmer and Republican state legislative leaders includes...
Sep 25, 2020
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