Category Archives: Top News Stories
Dr. John Towers says he is running for District #2 seat on Branch County Board of Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Local chiropractor Doctor John Towers announced on Thursday he is seeking the Republican nomination for Branch County Commissioner in District 2. The district includes Girard To...
Jan 04, 2024 Photo courtesy Doctor John Tower
Norman announces plans to retire at end of '24 when current contract expires
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told County Commissioners during their work session on Thursday morning he intends to retire when his contract expires on December 31, 202...
Jan 04, 2024
CBPU Board approves excess capacity agreement with Calhoun ISD for internet services
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors gave conditional approval on Wednesday night to enter into a 10 year agreement for the sale of excess capacity with the Calhoun Intermedi...
Jan 04, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
New fountain donated by Groholski Family installed at Dr. Browne Rec Center
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A local family has donated a new fountain which has been installed in front of the Dr. Browne Recreation Center at Heritage Park. The fountain has been donated by the Groholski ...
Jan 03, 2024 Photo courtesy City of Coldwater
Applications now being accepted for Coldwater Match on Main grant program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street has begun accepting applications for the reimbursement grant program known as Match on Main which is being provided by the Michigan Economic Development Co...
Jan 03, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Main Street
Area gas prices well below $3 a gallon at start of 2024, prices decreased during past week
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The recent trend of gas prices being less than $3 a gallon has continued into the new year at area service stations. Gas Buddy is reporting prices in the Coldwater area were...
Jan 02, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC
No Branch County first baby in 2024 after ProMedica shutdown of Labor and Delivery department
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Unlike in the past, there will be no announcement of Branch County's first baby of 2024 following the decision two months ago by ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital to close i...
Jan 02, 2024 Courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Branch County deputy announces he is a candidate for Sheriff
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Department Deputy Michael Thyng has become the first announced candidate to run for Sheriff in the 2024 election. Thyng announced his intention to run fo...
Jan 02, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department
St. Joseph County Undersheriff reports increase in mail thefts
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman says his county has seen an increase in mail being removed from mail boxes. He reports deputies were called to the 25000 block of...
Jan 02, 2024 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
Union City Fire Department gets $4,700 Michigan DNR grant
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department has announced they have been awarded a Michigan D.N.R. 50/50 Grant in the amount of $4,700. According to a post on the department's Facebook page...
Jan 01, 2024 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page
