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Stempien issues statement on potential threats against Quincy Community Schools
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecuting Attorney Zach Stempien issued a statement on Friday concerning the investigation involving what was perceived as a potential threat to Quincy Community...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Prosecutors Facebook page
10th annual Shop with a Hero held Thursday night at Coldwater Walmart
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The tenth annual Branch County Shop with a Hero was held on Thursday night at the Coldwater Walmart. Members of various Branch County police, fire and emergency departments are ...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
Second "concerning message" leads to closing of Quincy schools for Friday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools will be closed for a second straight day on Friday. In a message posted on the district's Facebook page on Thursday night, Superintendent Marc Kramer said ...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Police Department Facebook page
Proposed Off Road Vehicle ordinance discussed during Commissioner's work session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien discussed a proposed Off Road Vehicle ordinance with County Commissioners during their work session on Wednesday. Stempien said it's hoped...
Dec 07, 2023 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Household Hazardous Waste Day collection doubles amount from 2022
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Compared to the previous year, there was more than double the amount of vehicles and participants on September 30 at the Branch County Fairgrounds for the City of Coldwater and ...
Dec 07, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Michigan State Police investigating theft of motor vehicle parts from Quincy business
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers from the Marshall Post are investigating the larceny of motor vehicle parts that they say took place on the west side of Quincy in late September. Tr...
Dec 07, 2023 Michigan State Police logo
Quincy Police investigating concerning social media message that forced school closing
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools are closed for Thursday after the district got what officials are calling "a concerning message" from social media on Wednesday afternoon. The district sen...
Dec 07, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Police Department Facebook page
Branch County commissioners vote on over $5 million worth of ARPA requests
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners decided Wednesday who will receive the rest of the county's ARPA funds. There was $5.4 million of ARPA funds left to be allocated. Commi...
Dec 06, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Illness shuts down Bronson City Hall for balance of week, due dates for water/sewer bills extended
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman said on Wednesday morning that due to illness, Bronson City Hall will be closed for the rest of the week. With City Hall shut down until at le...
Dec 06, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Norman gives County Planning Commission update on old jail demolition process
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman reported to the county's Planning Commission on Wednesday morning that plans for the 2024 demolition of the nearly 70-year-old building th...
Dec 06, 2023 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
