Category Archives: Top News Stories

Funding for first phase of line extension to Sekisui Voltek expansion approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Director approved funding for the first phase of the extension of a line from Butters Avenue to Sekisui Voltek as part of the plant's expansion on ...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government

House passes Walberg co-sponsored bill on human trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVB) - The U.S. House has passed by a unanimous vote a bill co-sponsored by Republican Congressman Tim Walberg called the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. Walberg intro...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024 USCapitol

Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries in I-69 Welcome Center crash
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A motorcyclist from Ohio suffered minor leg injuries on Wednesday afternoon when he crashed at the entrance to the Coldwater Welcome Center on northbound I-69. The Branch Co...
Jim Measel Feb 08, 2024

Two occupants of Amish buggy suffer minor injuries in Algansee Township crash
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two occupants of an Amish buggy suffered minor injuries on Wednesday afternoon when the buggy they were in was hit by a car on Fremont Road near Lester Road in Algansee ...
Jim Measel Feb 07, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Trall uses apartment fire as reminder to shut your doors while sleeping
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Fire Marshal Steve Trall says last Saturday's fire at the Elmwood Apartments in Coldwater is an example why it's wise to sleep with your doors shut. Damages were estim...
Jim Measel Feb 07, 2024 Photo by MWC's Ken Delaney

Star of movie "Jesus Christ Superstar" to appear during Tibbits showing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The star of the film "Jesus Christ Superstar" is scheduled to make a guest appearance for a special screening of the film on Saturday, March 23 at the Tibbits Opera House. Celeb...
Jim Measel Feb 07, 2024 Courtesy Tibbits Opera House

BOC formally approve draft ORV ordinance, set April 23 public hearing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a draft ORV ordinance on Tuesday and moved forward with the next step in the process which is the scheduling of a publ...
Jim Measel Feb 07, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Mardi Gras raises $112,000 for the school
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 25th anniversary St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Mardi Gras ended up being a record breaking fundraiser for the school, bringing in just over $112,000 this past Saturda...
Ken Delaney Feb 07, 2024 (courtesy St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School)

Planning Commission tables permit for salon in heavy industrial district
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A request by the owner of a hair salon for a Special Land Use Permit to operate her business on a 13 acre parcel land on Race Street owned by Warehouse Properties of Coldwater w...
Jim Measel Feb 06, 2024 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Erica Norton appointed to fill Bronson School Board vacancy
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Board of Education appointed Erica Norton to fill a board vacancy on Monday night which was created by Bob Cary's resignation last month. Norton was one of seven perso...
Jim Measel Feb 06, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Community Schools Facebook page

