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Branch County continues to review LifeCare Ambulance proposals
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new contract between LifeCare Ambulance and Branch County is expected to be discussed during the Branch County Board of Commissioners work session on October 17. Two options w...
Jim Measel Oct 01, 2024 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page

Annual "Sarah Irene's Fall Harvest" fundraiser set for October 12 and 13
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - An annual event that honors the memory of Bronson High School graduate Sarah Haylett-Jones will be held next weekend. "Sarah Irene's Fall Harvest" will take place at 385 Otis Road...
Jim Measel Oct 01, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

BCEGA schedules forum focusing on Upjohn's Employer Resource Network
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Economic Growth Alliance has announced a forum that will focus on the W.E. Upjohn Institute's Employer Resource Network will take place on Thursday, October 24...
Jim Measel Oct 01, 2024 Branch County Economic Growth Alliance logo (courtesy of Michigan Works! Southwest)

Snyder cases on hold after he was found not competent to face trial
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two criminal cases against a Coldwater Lake man who is facing nine charges are on hold after it was determined in a Branch County District Court hearing on Friday he was incompe...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Chris Potter / CC

CBPU crews leave Florida, head to SC to continue Helene restoration efforts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities has announced that the four linemen who are providing mutual aid for victims of Hurricane Helene were released Monday morning from Tallah...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater BPU

Public restrooms in Bronson parks closed due to vandalism
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is not the only local municipality that is dealing with vandalism issues. The City of Bronson has announced on its Facebook page the public restrooms in thei...
Jim Measel Sep 30, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Tekonsha man dies following ATV crash in Calhoun County
CLARENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 26-year-old man from Tekonsha lost his life early Saturday morning following an off-road vehicle crash in Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says the...
Jim Measel Sep 28, 2024 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

County Commissioners formally approve Walsh's Administrator contract
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A contract with Frank Walsh to serve as the next Branch County Administrator was approved by the Branch County Board of Commissioners on Friday. Commissioners Jon Houtz and Tim ...
Jim Measel Sep 27, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Crash at Central and Centennial Roads sends both drivers to ProMedica
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The drivers of two vehicles that collided at the intersection of Centennial and Central Roads on Friday morning were both taken to ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital for ...
Jim Measel Sep 27, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Household Hazardous Waste Day collection set for Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Branch County Fairgrounds. The event is being hosted by the C...
Jim Measel Sep 27, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
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