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BCCADSV hosting forum for perspective Sheriff candidates this Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The three Republican candidates for Branch County Sheriff have been invited to attend a perspective candidates forum that is being hosted by the Branch County Coalition Against ...
Jim Measel May 13, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Facebook page

Last week of classes for Branch County high school seniors, graduations start Sunday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It's the last week of classes for Branch County high school seniors and commencement ceremonies will start this Sunday. The last day for seniors at Quincy and Coldwater will...
Jim Measel May 13, 2024 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson

Saturday's crummy weather keep car numbers down for Car Show/Swap Meet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Organizers of the 36th Coldwater Car Show and Swap Meet had to settle for a split with Mother Nature this weekend. The event is held rain or shine every Mother's Day weekend at ...
Jim Measel May 13, 2024

Budget amendments for rest of fiscal year to leave City of Coldwater with $5,000 surplus
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked on Monday night to approve proposed budget amendments to the City's General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30 which will remove th...
Jim Measel May 12, 2024 Weston Brophy / CC

Walberg visits storm ravaged area near Sherwood, promises federal aid for victims
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Fifth District Congressman Tim Walberg visited storm ravaged areas in the western part of his district on Friday. He promised the federal government will do all...
Jim Measel May 11, 2024 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office

Saturday Cruise through Coldwater to take place during Car Show/Swap Meet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 36th edition of the Coldwater Car Show and Swap Meet will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the Branch County Fairgrounds. The event is held rain or shine every Mother's Day...
Jim Measel May 10, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Commissioners expected to get recommended bid for old jail demo on May 28
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The process that will lead to this summer's demolition of the old Branch County Jail is continuing. Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners during...
Jim Measel May 10, 2024 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

Branch County Emergency Management now reports nine homes destroyed in Sherwood Twp twister
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Office of Emergency Management has provided an update on the aftermath of the EF-2 and EF-1 tornados that touched down in Sherwood Township on Tuesday ...
Jim Measel May 09, 2024 Photo courtesy of Raymond Wright

Colon/Sherwood area tornado confirmed as EF-2 by NWS, winds estimated at up to 130 MPH
SHERWOOD, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has confirmed that a EF2 tornado caused a considerable amount of damage in the Sherwood area Tuesday evening with estimated winds of up to 130 mph. A...
Jim Measel May 09, 2024 Courtesy of Raymond Wright

Life Care Ambulance close to meeting contract standards on response times
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Life Care Ambulance Vice-President Steve Frisbie told Branch County Commissioners during their work session on Thursday they are on the cusp of meeting contract standards for re...
Jim Measel May 09, 2024 (courtesy of LifeCare Ambulance)
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