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County Commissioners Hazelbaker, Houtz and McClellan win Primary races
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The three Branch County Commissioners who faced challenges in Tuesday's Republican Primary all came out on top. Randall Hazelbaker defeated Jessica Green in District One 640...
Aug 07, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Fred Blankenship wins GOP Primary for Branch County Sheriff
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Department Captain and Jail Administrator Fred Blankenship won the Republican Primary for Sheriff on Tuesday. Blankenship defeated Coldwater Police D...
Aug 07, 2024 Courtesy Fred Blankenship for Sheriff Facebook page
Wortz romps to victory in GOP 35th District State House Primary
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Jennifer Wortz won the Republican Primary for the 35th District State House seat on Tuesday as she easily outdistanced two rivals. Wortz defeated Hillsdale Mayor Adam Stockf...
Aug 07, 2024 Courtesy Jennifer Wortz for State Representative Facebook page
2024 Branch County August Primary Results
Unofficial results courtesy Branch County Clerk's Office. Results are unofficial until certified by the Branch County Board of Canvassers. ~ County Commissioner (4-year term, 1 position each District)...
Aug 06, 2024 GPA Photo Archive
Attorney General's illness forces cancellation of Branch County opioid settlement roundtable
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's scheduled visit to Branch County for this Saturday has been called off due to her illness. She was scheduled to host an opioid settlement...
Aug 06, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Attorney General's Office
Stormy Summer of '24 continues, funnel cloud prompts Tornado Warning
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A stormy summer continued on Tuesday morning as a series of severe thunderstorms led to almost 3,000 Consumer's Energy customers losing their power in the southwestern part ...
Aug 06, 2024 DesignPicsInc / Depositphotos.com
Day 3 of Branch County Fair features Kids Day, opening of rides
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tuesday is Meijer Kids Day as the Branch County Fair enters its third day. Elliot's Amusement rides will make their Branch County Fair debut on Tuesday. Their rides are schedule...
Aug 06, 2024
Bronson gets almost $74,000 grant from state for Kiwanis Park improvements
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has gotten a grant of almost $74,000 from the State of Michigan which will be used for improvements at Kiwanis Park on the northeast side of the city. The City...
Aug 05, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson 2022 Master Plan
Hillsdale man dies in Hillsdale County car-motorcycle crash
READING TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Hillsdale man was killed Sunday afternoon when his motorcycle was struck by a car in Hillsdale County's Reading Township. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says the...
Aug 05, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
BCSD release name of man killed in Coldwater Lake boat crash
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department has released the name of the man who died from his injuries at a Kalamazoo hospital following a collision involving what were describe...
Aug 05, 2024
