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State Natural Resources Trust Fund money would assist projects in both Bronson and Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the City of Bronson awaits final approval from the state legislature on Department of Natural Resources Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund funding for their proposed Ra...
Ken Delaney Dec 18, 2024 Rotary Park sign (courtesy City of Coldwater)

Final county commission meeting for Commissioner Matthew and Administrator Norman
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the calendar year winds down, so do the terms of some elected officials and even the Branch County Administrator. Longtime Administrator Bud Norman attended his last Branch C...
Ken Delaney Dec 17, 2024 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Boys club volleyball approved for CHS
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Education approved a proposal to start a boys volleyball club team at Coldwater High School during its meeting Monday night. According to the proposal pre...
Sean Watson Dec 17, 2024 magri1 / Depositphotos.com

Coldwater Wendy's restaurant is "permanently closed"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of the longest running fast food restaurants in Coldwater has closed its doors. A sign posted on the door of the Wendy's at 523 East Chicago Street Monday said the location ...
Ken Delaney Dec 16, 2024 The now-closed Wendy's restaurant Dec 16, 2024

Lindsey legislation dealing with health care transparency unanimously approved by Senate
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Senate has approved legislation co-sponsored by Senator Jonathan Lindsey that he says will improve transparency surrounding medical costs in the state. The bill would...
Ken Delaney Dec 16, 2024

City Council expected to approve tree trimming services contract for 2025
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council this afternoon is expected to go along with the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities in approving a one year contract for tree trimming services with D...
Ken Delaney Dec 16, 2024 (courtesy Davey Tree Experts of Kent, Ohio)

Lease adjustment for Beech House on Monday City Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An amendment to the current lease between the City of Coldwater and the Coldwater Community Center is on Monday night's City Council agenda. According to a renewed three year le...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2024 Photo courtesy Beech House at Coldwater Community Center Facebook page

Applications being accepted for next Coldwater Citizens Academy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is once again offering its Citizens Academy which is designed to give residents an inside look at how the city operates. The Citizens Academy is a free ser...
Jim Measel Dec 14, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater City Offices Facebook page

Principal dispels social media posts of broken sewer lines at CHS
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater High School Principal Steve Hope says that contrary to local social media posts, there were no backed up or broken sewage lines at the school at any time on Thursday. ...
Jim Measel Dec 13, 2024 Coldwater High School (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Hope Cafe receives $20,000 grant from Match on Main program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street announced on Friday that the Hope Caf in downtown Coldwater has been awarded over $20,000 in grant reimbursements from the Michigan Economic Development Co...
Jim Measel Dec 13, 2024 Photo courtesy Coldwater Main Street
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