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Robert Hawley hired as new Coldwater Planner/Zoning Administrator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker says the city has hired a new City Planner and Zoning Administrator. He told the Planning Commission on Monday night that former Code Enforcem...
Jim Measel Oct 08, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office release new information in Shank disappearance
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office released new information on Monday as they continue to investigate leads in the missing persons case of Brittany Shank, who was last see...
Jim Measel Oct 07, 2024 A sketch of the person who is last known to have been with Brittney Shank. Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department

CBPU linemen back home after helping to restore power in southeast
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities linemen who went down south to help restore power following Hurricane Helene are back home. CBPU linemen Sean Guzy, Jeff Stanton, Bryce W...
Jim Measel Oct 07, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Facebook page

Drought conditions expected to worsen, no rain forecasted for next week
NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) - It's been drier than normal over the last couple of months and it's going to stay dry for the foreseeable future. The National Weather Service office in northern Indiana say...
Jim Measel Oct 07, 2024 Courtesy U.S. Drought Monitor

Bronson firefighters hosting fire safety open house/pizza party this Saturday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Bronson Fire Department will once again be hosting a free fire safety open house and pizza party on Saturday, October 12 from 11:00 a.m. until...
Jim Measel Oct 07, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page

Coldwater Planning Commission sets marijuana grow establishment public hearing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A public hearing will be held during Monday's Coldwater Planning Commission meeting about potentially eliminating marijuana grow establishments from the special land use approva...
Jim Measel Oct 05, 2024 Anthony Quintano / CC

Commissioners to interview three finalists for Veteran Service Officer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The field of candidates to be the next Branch County Veteran Service Officer has been reduced to three. Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners du...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page

Fire Safety Day to be held Saturday at Union City Fire Department
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Safety Day on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.. Everyone is invited to come to the Union City Fire Station at 123 H...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page

Two Fort Wayne suspects in fatal boating crash surrender
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two Fort Wayne suspects wanted in connection with a August 3 fatal boating crash on Coldwater Lake turned themselves in at the Branch County Jail on Thursday night. 44-year-old ...
Jim Measel Oct 04, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Sheriff reports to Commissioners all six new deputy positions are filled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Deputies are now on patrol at night. Branch County Sheriff John Pollock told the Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that all si...
Jim Measel Oct 03, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department vehicle (courtesy BCSD)
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