Category Archives: Top News Stories
Shiery retiring from BISD, Board hires Emili Jones to handle Finance & Operations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A long time employee of the Branch Intermediate School District will be retiring this summer. Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Diane Shiery is retiring after s...
Apr 25, 2024 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
Branch County March unemployment rate goes down to 3.6 percent
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - After going up for three straight months, Branch County's unemployment rate went down in March by two-tenths of a percent to three-point-six percent. According to data released Th...
Apr 25, 2024 Jernej Furman / CC
Coldwater School Board approves upgrade and expansion of CCS video security
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education approved a proposal on Monday night from Alliance Electric for the updating and expansion of the video security system in the ...
Apr 25, 2024 Coldwater Community Schools logo
Consultant reports to Commissioners on feedback for next County Administrator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The consultant who is conducting the search for a new Branch County Administrator went over the feedback with County Commissioners on Tuesday that he recently got from county of...
Apr 25, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
August Primary to feature contested GOP County Commissioner and Sheriff races
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The deadline to get on the August 6 Primary ballot passed on Tuesday afternoon. Branch County Republicans will select candidates to appear on the November General Election b...
Apr 24, 2024 ra2studio / Depositphotos.com
DDA Board agrees to contribute $2,000 for South Monroe shade sails
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In an effort to make Hops on Monroe more comfortable to attend, the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a $2,000 contribution for the install...
Apr 24, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Branch County Commissioners approve ORV ordinance after public hearing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally adopted a ORV ordinance on Tuesday following a public hearing which drew a standing room only audience. The Commissioners appro...
Apr 24, 2024 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Commissioners approve resolution for Lake George dam repair assessments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution on Tuesday that addresses the costs and special assessment rolls in connection with repairs and maintenance of the...
Apr 23, 2024 Courtesy Lake George Cottagers Association Facebook page
EGLE issues notice as another step is taken towards Bronson WWTP project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is moving forward with their plans to secure a state revolving loan for its Wastewater Collection System Infiltration and Inflow Removal project. Bronson enter...
Apr 23, 2024 Courtesy of the City of Bronson Facebook page
MSP looking for owner of found military surplus portable generator
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police Troopers from the Marshall Post are trying to find the owner of a military surplus portable generator. It was found near the intersection of Fremon...
Apr 23, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
