Category Archives: Local News

Ovid Township recreational pot question on November ballot
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Ovid Township voters will get a chance during the November 3, 2020 General Election to decide if they want recreational marijuana establishments in the township. A petition ...
Jim Measel Sep 10, 2020 Paige Filler / CC

Motorcyclist injured, semi driver sought following crash on Coldwater's west side
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A motorcyclist was injured in a crash late Wednesday afternoon on the west side of Coldwater and at last report police are looking for a semi driver who apparently caused it. Co...
Jim Measel Sep 10, 2020 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

High speed chase between Hillsdale and Coldwater ends in wreck
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A high speed chase involving a stolen vehicle that started in Hillsdale ended on Anderson Drive at the entrance to the Sauk River Apartments in Coldwater late Tuesday night when...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2020

MSP investigating report of stolen trailer
ATHENS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating the theft of a utility trailer in Athens Township which took place during the Labor Day holiday weekend. Troopers say the utili...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2020

9-11 program to be held in downtown Coldwater on Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 19th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon will be observed Friday evening at the Four Corners in downtown Coldwater. The Bran...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2020 John Cunniff / CC

Marshall Superintendent reports 2 high school students test positive for COVID-19
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Two Marshall High School students have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in recent days. Marshall Superintendent Doctor Randy Davis wrote a letter to parents on Monday when ...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2020

BUSINESS BEAT: Munchkinland Group Child Care celebrates 40th anniversary
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Munchkinland Group Child Care home is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. Owned and operated by Barb Mosher since September 1, 1980, Munchkinland is located at 122 ...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2020

Preliminary autopsy report shows police shot man who drove towards them
MARSHALL, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Michigan State Police say a preliminary report from an autopsy indicates 22-year-old Andrew Blowers of Marshall died from multiple gunshot wounds early Saturday morning foll...
Jim Measel Sep 09, 2020

Commissioners okay COA board recommendations on Burnside fixes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In hopes the ongoing problems with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning at the Burnside Senior Center in Coldwater can finally be rectified, the Branch County Board of ...
Jim Measel Sep 08, 2020 Burnside Senior Center (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Planners recommend retail pot businesses only be allowed in General Business District
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On a 6-3 vote, the Coldwater Planning Commission recommended to the City Council on Tuesday night that they remove the Coldwater Zoning Ordinance provision for allowing retail m...
Jim Measel Sep 08, 2020 Elsa Olofsson / CC

