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5th District Republican Congressman Tim Walberg wins 8th term
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Michigan 5th District Republican Congressman Tim Walberg claimed victory Tuesday night in his re-election bid over Democratic challenger Libbi Urban. Walberg will be going back to...
Jim Measel Nov 05, 2024 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office

Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Fenn Road
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash with a semi on Fenn Road near I-69. The crash was reported at 1:52 p.m.. It forced Fenn Road to be shut down whil...
Jim Measel Nov 05, 2024

2024 Branch County General Election results
(Results are unofficial until they are certified by the Branch County Board of Canvassers) 21 of 21 precincts PRESIDENT- DEM Kamala D. Harris 5,910 * REP Donald J. Trump 14,847 U.S. SENATE--- D...
Jim Measel Nov 05, 2024 niphon / Depositphotos.com

Union City firefighters called to two weekend fires
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Firefighters were able to save a structure from a large outside fire on Arbogast Road south of Francisco Road on Sunday afternoon. The Union City Fire Department reported o...
Jim Measel Nov 05, 2024 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page

Nearly 11,000 Branch County voters cast early ballots
**Includes updated information** BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - According to figures from the Michigan Secretary of State office, nearly 11,000 ballots have already been cast by Branch County voters ahead...
Jim Measel Nov 05, 2024 marinini / Depositphotos.com

Burnside Center hosting annual Veterans program on Wednesday morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Burnside Senior Center in Coldwater will hold their annual Veterans Day program on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m.. The special event will honor those who have served in the...
Jim Measel Nov 04, 2024 Courtesy Burnside Center Facebook page

Garfield Road at Treat Avenue to be closed Wednesday for drain repair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drivers will have to deal with a detour on the south side of Coldwater this week. The City of Coldwater has announced that Garfield Road will be closed at Treat Avenue for a pla...
Jim Measel Nov 04, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Over 5,100 Early In Person ballots cast in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Early in person voting for Branch County registered voters concluded on Sunday. The final day was a busy one at the Dearth Community Center as 804 voters cast their ballots. Tha...
Jim Measel Nov 04, 2024 ra2studio / Depositphotos.com

Two drivers injured in crash at California Township intersection
CALIFORNIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two drivers escaped serious injuries on Saturday morning when their vehicles collided at the intersection of South Fremont and East Copeland Roads. The Branch County S...
Jim Measel Nov 04, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Tibbits goes "Back to the Future" as annual auction raises over $78,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Over $78,000 was raised during the 45th Tibbits Opera House Auction which wrapped up Saturday night. This year's theme honored the popular 1980's movie "Back to the Future". The...
Jim Measel Nov 04, 2024 Courtesy Tibbits Opera House
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