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Woman injured as vehicle hits utility pole next to Post Office, power cut during repairs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A traffic crash on South Clay by the U.S. Post Office in Coldwater on Friday morning sent a woman to the hospital. A vehicle crashed into a utility pole just before 9:00 a.m.. A...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2024

Norman tells Commissioners old Branch County Jail to be gone by middle of August
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman gave the Board of Commissioners a more definite timeline during their work session on Thursday for the demolition of the old Branch County...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2024 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

Fritz and Stanley prohibited from working with youth in Kalamazoo Diocese
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) - Two former Branch County priests are among those on a list released Thursday by the Diocese of Kalamazoo who are disqualified or prohibited from working or volunteering with chi...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2024

Branch ISD announces 2023-2024 "Make A Difference" award winners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District has announced their annual "Make a Difference Awards" which are given out to those people in education who have made a significant and po...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2024 Courtesy Branch ISD

BUSINESS BEAT: Jim's Place to open for business on May 7 in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jim Brauker of Coldwater has announced on Facebook that Jim's Place at 4 South Monroe Street in downtown Coldwateris opening for business on May 7. He said it has been a long ha...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of Jim's Place Facebook page

In hopes of improving safety, major sidewalk rehab project starts in Union City
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - A large scale sidewalk rehabilitation program is underway in the Village of Union City which will involve work over the next several years. The Union City Village Council appro...
Jim Measel Apr 17, 2024 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page

Potential Strawberry Fest vendors get warning about online scammers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the City of Coldwater's Recreation Department plan for Strawberry Fest June 15, potential vendors are being warned about an uptick in social media comments from scammers who ...
Jim Measel Apr 16, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Jeremy Steele selected to fill Union City School Board vacancy after Mathis resignation
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City School Board of Education selected Jeremy Steele to fill a vacancy on the board on Monday night which was created last month when Dave Mathis stepped down. Steel...
Jim Measel Apr 16, 2024 Courtesy Union City Community Schools You Tube channel

Morey sent back to MDOC after entering no contest pleas to two charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 42-year-old Trevor Valentine Morey is making another trip to the Michigan Department of Corrections as he was sentenced on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court. Morey was order...
Jim Measel Apr 16, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Historic District Commission approves three downtown facade renovation projects
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Historic District Commission approved three downtown projects that are in line for $112,500 in grants that will be used for facade renovations on Monday night. The...
Jim Measel Apr 15, 2024 Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page
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