Category Archives: Top News Stories

Planning Commission approve plans for new car wash near Meijer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new car wash on the east side of Coldwater is closer to becoming a reality after the Coldwater Planning Commission approved a request for a Special Land Use Permit on Monday n...
Jim Measel Feb 06, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government and You Tube

Hope Cafe voted winner of Love Local Soup/Chili Cook-Off
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Hope Caf was voted the winner of last Saturday's Soup and Chili Cook-Off during the Coldwater Main Street Program's second Love Local event. The Hope Caf won the Best of Bow...
Jim Measel Feb 05, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Main Street Program

Old Branch County Jail demolition said to be on track
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman says the scheduled demolition of the former County Jail is still on track for this year. He told County Commissioners during their work se...
Jim Measel Feb 05, 2024 Courtesy Branch County government

Two drivers injured in Hillsdale County crash
CAMDEN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two persons were injured Sunday afternoon in a three vehicle Hillsdale County crash. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says they were dispatched to West Montgomery Roa...
Jim Measel Feb 05, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Two residents rescued, others displaced in Coldwater apartment building fire
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Fire Department used ladders to rescue two people from upper story windows as heavy dark smoke poured out of the Elmwood Apartments at the corner of Clay and Taylo...
Ken Delaney Feb 03, 2024

Kubasiak reminds residents about Branch County early voting
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Clerk Terry Kubasiak is reminding residents that early voting will be available to all registered voters before every state and federal election. Nine days of ...
Jim Measel Feb 03, 2024 Alan Cleaver / CC

Coldwater Rec Department conducting Winterfest survey
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite the lack of snow that forced a cancellation of the Coldwater Kiwanis Club Cardboard Sled Race, the Coldwater Recreation Department's 2024 Winterfest held last Saturday a...
Jim Measel Feb 02, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Commissioners give permission for RFP's on flooring work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An update on infrastructure improvements was reviewed during Thursday's Branch County Board of Commissioners work session. The Commissioners have allocated $3 million of the cou...
Jim Measel Feb 02, 2024 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Payton Gross named Queen for Quincy Tip Up Festival
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Payton Gross will reign as the Queen of the Quincy Tip Up Festival. She was crowned during the Queen program last Saturday on Tip Up Island. Gross is a senior at Quincy High School...
Jim Measel Feb 02, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Chain of Lakes Tip Up Facebook page

Branch County Commissioners decide to move forward with ORV ordinance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After months of discussion, the Branch County Board of Commissioners are ready to move forward with a proposed Off Road Vehicle ordinance for the county. Branch County Administr...
Jim Measel Feb 01, 2024 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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