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Two drivers injured in Tuesday afternoon crash at Newton and Fiske Roads
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A two vehicle crash at the intersection of Newton and Fiske Roads on Tuesday afternoon injured both drivers. The Branch County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened ...
Jim Measel Aug 20, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Nominations for 2024 UC Citizens of the Year now being accepted
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Plans to select the 2024 Union City Citizens of the Year have been announced by the Village. The Union City Village Council started the program in 1981. Since then, the program...
Jim Measel Aug 20, 2024 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page

Golf cart ordinance now in effect after adoption by Ovid Township Board
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A new golf cart ordinance which has been worked on for years is now in effect in Ovid Township. It was adopted by the Ovid Township Board in June and went into effect on Jul...
Jim Measel Aug 20, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Lake Association Facebook page

MSP investigating spray paint vandalism to BlueOval construction equipment
MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating the spray painting of a derogatory message about the BlueOval Battery Park on the side of heavy equipment in the 14000 block ...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

Union City School Board member resigns due to increased business growth
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - A member of the Union City Board of Education has submitted her resignation. Paula DeJongh's resignation is expected to be formally approved by the School Board during their me...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2024 Courtesy Union City School District wen site

New school year opens Monday after summer full of administrative changes
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Summer vacation is over and it's back to school for students in Branch County. The new school year starts Monday for students in the Coldwater, Bronson and Quincy school dis...
Jim Measel Aug 18, 2024 Coldwater Community School buses (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Flint man charged in alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from UC store
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Flint man was arraigned Wednesday in Branch County District Court in connection with an alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from a Union City store back in April. 23-year-ol...
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2024 Chris Potter / CC

Max Larsen Principal leaving after taking job with Otsego Public Schools
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On the eve of a new school year, Coldwater Community Schools has posted the Principal's position at Max Larsen Elementary School. Julie Farmer, who has been the Principal at Max...
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2024 Max Larsen Elementary School (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour comes to Coldwater next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour will once again spend some time in Branch County. The tour is scheduled to be at Kilgore International at 595 West Chicago in Coldwater for a C...
Jim Measel Aug 16, 2024 Courtesy Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour Facebook page

Two Thursday afternoon Branch County crashes result in three injuries
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Three persons were injured in a pair of Thursday afternoon traffic crashes in Branch County. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says the first crash involved a motorcycl...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
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