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Commissioners appoint McClellan as liaison to Aquatic Committee
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Alan McClellan on Thursday as their liaison to the citizens committee that will provide oversight of the new...
Jim Measel Jan 09, 2025 Courtesy Branch County government

Water line break forces shut down of Quincy Community Schools
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A water line break at Jennings Elementary School has led to a shut down of Quincy Community Schools for Thursday. The break was discovered Wednesday afternoon shortly before cla...
Jim Measel Jan 09, 2025 Quincy Oriole logo

Coldwater man badly injured in vehicle-bicycle crash on Michigan Avenue
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man is in critical condition after his bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Michigan Avenue north of East Chicago Street on Wednesday morning. Coldwater Director of Pu...
Jim Measel Jan 08, 2025

BHSJCHA reports increase in reported respiratory illness cases
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency reported on Wednesday they have seen an increase in the number of reported cases of respiratory illnesses, including Flu,...
Jim Measel Jan 08, 2025 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page

Sherwood Twp home struck by May tornado damaged in fire
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A living room wood burner is being listed as the possible cause of a Monday night fire at a Sherwood Township home that was hit by a tornado on May 7, 2024. Sherwood Tow...
Jim Measel Jan 08, 2025 Courtesy Sherwood Township Fire Department Facebook page

High number of transportation and emergency relief requests made by local vets
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Applications to be the next Branch County Veterans Service officer are being accepted through next Friday, January 17, 2025. After initially announcing his retirement then resci...
Jim Measel Jan 07, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page

Hazelbaker named County Commission Chair, Stoll named Vice Chair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Randall Hazelbaker was selected as the Chair of the Branch County Board of Commissioners for 2025 during their organizational session on Tuesday morning. He previously served as...
Jim Measel Jan 07, 2025 Courtesy Randall Hazelbaker Facebook page

Brian Walls appointed as new VP at LifeCare Ambulance, Steve Frisbie gets ready to retire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - LifeCare Ambulance announced on Monday that Brian Walls has been appointed as their new Vice President. He will take over for Steve Frisbie who will retire this month after 4...
Jim Measel Jan 06, 2025 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page

Voting for Women of the Year Awards now underway
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Voting is underway for this year's Women of the Year awards which will be presented once again during the Branch County United Way's Power of the Purse event. Votes are bein...
Jim Measel Jan 06, 2025 Courtesy Branch County United Way Facebook page

Planning Commission meeting to discuss possible sign ordinance changes cancelled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Possible changes regarding the City of Coldwater's Zoning Ordinance for temporary and downtown signs were scheduled to be discussed once again during Monday night's Coldwater Pl...
Jim Measel Jan 06, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government You Tube channel
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