Category Archives: Top News Stories
Union City man dies from injuries suffered in December 20 crash
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - One of three persons who were injured in a December 20 head on crash on M-60 near Stanton Road has died from his injuries. An obituary announcement from Lighthouse Funer...
Jan 13, 2025 Lewis G. “Louie” Marvin
Illness increases lead to Hillsdale Hospital limiting birthing center visitors
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital has announced due to the increase in cases of highly-transmissible illnesses in the community, including RSV, influenza and COVID-19, they are limiting visito...
Jan 13, 2025 Courtesy of Hillsdale Hospital
CHS varsity basketball teams hosting "Ball Out for Breast Cancer"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater boys and girls basketball teams will be holding their Ball Out for Breast Cancer basketball games on Friday, January 24 when they host the Hastings Saxons. The goa...
Jan 13, 2025 gabyfotoart / Depositphotos.com
Bronson's Mersman withdraws from consideration to be Laketown Township Manager
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman has pulled his name from consideration to be the next Laketown Township Manager. Laketown Township public information coordinator Jim Hayden s...
Jan 11, 2025 Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Hampton Aquatics expanding Browne Aquatic Center hours and services
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Hampton Aquatics and Fitness out of Battle Creek took over the daily operations of the Browne Aquatic Center on New Year's Day. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Audrina Hampt...
Jan 10, 2025 The competition pool at the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy Browne Aquatic Center)
Walberg presents Pollack with proclamation honoring his law enforcement career
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Fifth District Republican Congressman Tim Walberg visited the Branch County Sheriff's Department on Friday as he paid tribute to retired Sheriff John Pollack with a proclamation...
Jan 10, 2025 MWC Photo by Jim Measel
Wortz names Nicole Bohacz to her Capitol office legislative staff
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - 35th District Republican State Representative Jennifer Wortz has announced members of her new legislative staff that will be working in her Capitol office. Jonathan Meckel will se...
Jan 10, 2025 Courtesy Michigan House Republicans
Winter Weather Advisory issued for 2 to 4 inches of snow
NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) - Branch County is included in a Winter Weather Advisory that has been issued by the National Weather Service from 10:00 a.m. Friday until 1:00 a.m. on Saturday. Another two t...
Jan 10, 2025 Courtesy National Weather Service
Coldwater Police say bicyclist died from his injuries at Fort Wayne hospital
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 63-year-old Coldwater man has died from his injuries at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning on Michigan ...
Jan 09, 2025
Branch County Commissioners keep term of Board Chair at one year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners decided during their work session on Thursday morning to keep the term for their Board Chair at one year. With Commissioners going to fo...
Jan 09, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
