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City Council approves bid for repaving work not completed properly last summer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a bid of just under $225,000 from Lakeland Asphalt of Battle Creek on Tuesday night for repaving work that city officials felt was not comple...
May 28, 2024 North Dakota
Courthouse work starts, appointments needed for business at Clerk's office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Renovation work at the Branch County Courthouse has gotten underway. Administrator Bud Norman said during last Thursday's County Commissioner work session that work would begin ...
May 28, 2024 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Branch County residents honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB AM/FM) - It was chilly and windy, but the overnight heavy rain cleared off to allow the annual Memorial Day ceremonies to be held at the Four Corners Park in downtown Coldwater, as...
May 28, 2024 Courtesy Union City American Legion Post 196 Facebook page
Commissioners bring bailiff request forward; plan to discuss reclassification with union
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners are scheduled to approve the hiring of a new District Court Bailiff on Tuesday after the retirement of Mike Fadden. Fadden retired last ...
May 27, 2024 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Sturgis woman killed in Bethel Township vehicle vs. tree crash
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Sturgis woman was killed Saturday afternoon when her vehicle struck a tree on Block Road south of Slisher Road. The Branch County Sheriff's Department reports a 2003 Acu...
May 27, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Bid for Western Meadows Phase 1 project on Tuesday's Coldwater City Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked on Tuesday to approve a bid of just over $492,000 from Parrish Excavating of Quincy for the construction of Western Meadows Phase 1 in t...
May 25, 2024 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Coldwater Police Department hire two new officers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two new officers have been hired by the Coldwater Police Department. One of the officers has already worked locally. Officer Kevin Butters previously worked with the Branch Coun...
May 25, 2024 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
MSP Marshall Post Troopers looking for vehicle involved in Calhoun County chase
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police are investigating a fleeing and eluding incident in Calhoun County on Friday afternoon. Troopers say the suspect vehicle was passing multiple cars at ...
May 25, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
Coldwater recognized for environmental efforts by Michigan Green Communities
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater announced on Friday it's been recognized with a gold status as part of the city's participation in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge. Coldwater was ...
May 24, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Commencement ceremonies held for Bronson High School's Class of '24
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Nearly 70 graduates from the Bronson High School Class of 2024 received their diplomas during Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday night. The 137th Commencement for Bronson High Sc...
May 24, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Community Schools Facebook page
