Category Archives: Top News Stories
Branch County Sheriff John Pollack announces plans to retire at end of the year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff John Pollack announced during the Board of Commissioners work session on Thursday he will be retiring when his current term in office expires on December 3...
Jan 18, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
BCSD says missing UC area man found deceased after apparent medical issue
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The search for a missing 63-year-old Union City area man ended on Wednesday when he was found deceased in his pickup truck near Marshall and Jonesville Roads. The Branch C...
Jan 18, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Coldwater ZBA approves variance for wall sign at Shawarma Station
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Zoning Board of Appeals approved a sign variance request from the majority owner of the new Shawarma Station restaurant at 64 East Chicago on a 4-0 vote Wednesday ...
Jan 18, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
UC High School students to have virtual learning until heat is restored
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Progress has been reported on the water line repair at Union City High School and it's hoped the heat can be turned on in the near future. But since repairs will not be done be...
Jan 17, 2024 Courtesy Union City Community Schools
Stempien announces run for second term as Branch County Prosecutor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecuting Attorney Zach Stempien announced on Wednesday he is running for a second term. In a statement announcing his intentions, Stempien said his office, "had...
Jan 17, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Prosecutors Facebook page
Former JT's Restaurant location back in the hands of Tong Enterprises
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The building at 50 East Chicago in Coldwater which used to be the site of JT's Billiard Bar and Grill is now officially back in the hands of Tong Enterprises after legal action ...
Jan 17, 2024 Courtesy JT's Billiard Bar and Grill Facebook page
Soon to be torn down structure catches fire near state line
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - What has been a busy week for area firefighters got even busier on Wednesday morning when a fire broke out in a home that was in the process of being torn down. The blaze at...
Jan 17, 2024 Courtesy Lakeland Fire Department Facebook page
Michigan State Police investigating possible Bronson Township arson
**This story contains updated and corrected information** BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating a Tuesday night fire south of Bronson as a possible arson. Bronson f...
Jan 17, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
Stockford, Wortz join Matthew in race for Fink's current State House seat
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two more candidates have entered the race for the soon-to-be vacant 35th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Branch County Commissioner Tom Matthew last Nove...
Jan 17, 2024 State House candidates Adam Stockford and Jennifer Wortz (courtesy City of Hillsdale and LinkedIn)
Broken underground boiler water line forces Wednesday shut down of UC Schools
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Community Schools will be closed for all students K-12 on Wednesday, January 17th due to lack of heat at the high school. Transportation to and from the Calhoun Area...
Jan 16, 2024 Courtesy Union City Community Schools
