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Commissioners to meet with reps from two recruitment agencies on March 7
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners will meet with a pair of Michigan recruitment agencies during their work session on March 7 as the search begins for a new County Admini...
Feb 15, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Rescheduled Kiwanis Club Cardboard Sled race set for this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After being scrubbed for Winterfest on January 24 due to poor weather conditions, the Kiwanis Club of Coldwater announced on Thursday that the 2024 Cardboard Sled Races have bee...
Feb 15, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Recreation Department Facebook page
Engineers developing site plan for UC pedestrian bridge, two parks to be connected
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Officials with the Village of Union City say preliminary work has begun to build a pedestrian bridge that will connect Riverside and Heritage Cultural Parks over the St. Joseph...
Feb 15, 2024 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
Two injured in crash on Hudson Road in Hillsdale County
CAMBRIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two Hillsdale residents were injured on Wednesday afternoon in a Hillsdale County two vehicle crash. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old Blake Andrew R...
Feb 15, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
Community Foundation scholarship application deadline extended
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The deadline for students to apply for a Branch County Community Foundation scholarship has been extended to Friday, April 5 at 3:00 p.m.. The deadline was originally on Wednesd...
Feb 14, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Community Foundation Facebook page
Coldwater Superintendent and other school officials await Count Day results
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Wednesday was a critical day for schools across Michigan as the second student count day of the school year was conducted. As part of the State School Aid Act, the Count Days in...
Feb 14, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools
Wilber says new BFD satellite station is done, open house expected in spring
GILEAD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Except for some final touches, work is all but finished on the Bronson Fire Department's new satellite station and the Gilead Township Hall at the intersection of Gilead L...
Feb 13, 2024 Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber speaks to Bronson City Council during Monday's meeting
Coldwater General Fund deficit up to $524,000 after budget amendments okayed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the first series of budget amendments to the City's General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 on Monday night. The amendments inc...
Feb 13, 2024 City of Coldwater Finance Director Tom Eldridge. Courtesy City of Coldwater government.
Schmaltz discusses turnover and new equipment in report to City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Fire Department's annual report was presented to the Coldwater City Council on Monday night. Coldwater Fire Chief Dave Schmaltz says the department lost over 100 y...
Feb 13, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater government
Smullen gets 55 months to 20 years in prison on meth possession charge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was ordered to serve 55 months to 20 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court after entering a no contest plea to...
Feb 12, 2024 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
