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Defendant in meth related death of Lakeland inmate given additional time
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another defendant who was charged in connection with the death of a Lakeland Correctional inmate after methamphetamine was smuggled into the prison was sentenced on Monday in Br...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Department of Corrections

Several area locations offering free Thanksgiving dinners
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There are several options for dinner on Thanksgiving Day for those who can't get home for the holiday. The Coach Eby Youth and Family Center at 89 West Chicago in Coldwater ...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 Calgary Reviews / CC

Coldwater man arraigned on seven child sex computer crimes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was arraigned Friday on seven charges in Branch County District Court after a five month Michigan State Police investigation into his alleged use of child sexual...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 maxkabakov / Depositphotos.com

Three injured in Sunday morning crash after BCSD says driver fell asleep
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Three persons were injured Sunday morning in a crash on I-69 south of Dayburg Road after the driver of a vehicle fell asleep at the wheel. The Branch County Sheriff's...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Coldwater City Council scheduled to award Rotary Park bid on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The awarding of a bid for improvements at Rotary Park is on Monday's Coldwater City Council agenda. City Manager Keith Baker says in his memo to the Council two bids were submit...
Jim Measel Nov 23, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Two newly graduated MSP Troopers assigned to Marshall post
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Two newly graduated Michigan State Police troopers have been assigned to the Marshall post. Probationary Troopers Anthony Riddle from Centreville and Daniel Reckers from Lincolnto...
Jim Measel Nov 23, 2024 Courtesy Michigan State Police and State of Michigan

Oakland County jury convicts Union City man for embezzling from Family Trust
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A Union City man was convicted in Oakland County on Thursday on felony charges of criminal enterprise, embezzlement, and tax evasion. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ...
Jim Measel Nov 22, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Commissioners bring forward 2025 contract with airport manager
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners decided during their work session on Thursday to bring forward to next week's meeting a contract for 2025 with Branch County Memorial Ai...
Jim Measel Nov 22, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Memorial Airport Facebook page

Union City's annual Christmas parade set for next Saturday night
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City's annual Christmas parade will be held next Saturday, November 30, starting at 7:00 p.m.. Santa Claus will be landing his sleigh north of the village and then be esc...
Jim Measel Nov 22, 2024 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page

Norman tells Commissioners 2025 County GF Budget is balanced
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman reported to the County Commissioners during their work session on Thursday afternoon the county's 2025 General Fund budget is balanced. No...
Jim Measel Nov 21, 2024 Weston Brophy / CC
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