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MSP investigating theft of four-wheeler from Girard Township cornfield
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police Troopers from the Marshall post are investigating the Wednesday evening theft of a Green Yamaha Kodiak 700 four-wheeler. It had a neon green bear sti...
Dec 01, 2023 Photos courtesy of the Michigan State Police
City of Bronson issues engineering services request for WWTP work
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has issued a request for qualification statements for engineering services associated with its Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City is asking that the work sho...
Nov 30, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
American Dreams Italian Steakhouse apparently closes after only 8 months in business
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Eight months after its opening, the American Dreams Italian Steakhouse at 50 East Chicago has apparently shut its doors. Reduced hours were announced for the restaurant over two...
Nov 30, 2023 Courtesy American Dreams Italian Steakhouse Facebook page
Branch County unemployment rate holds steady in October at 3.8%
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget reported on Thursday that Branch County's unemployment rate was unchanged in October at 3-point-8 percent. That ...
Nov 30, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
Petzko tries to clarify city funding of proposed downtown fountain/sculpture
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Council member John Petzko said during Monday night's City Council meeting he wanted to clarify what the city is contributing for a proposed fountain and sculptur...
Nov 29, 2023 Coldwater City Council Member John Petzko. Courtesy City of Coldwater
City of Coldwater gets $375,000 state grant to pave Butters Ave between Garfield and Race
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday the awarding of eleven grants totaling $4 million to cities and road commissions. The City of Coldwater will be among t...
Nov 29, 2023 Jo Naylor / CC
Ford named as Grand Marshal for annual Coldwater Christmas Parade
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Coldwater Christmas Parade is scheduled to take place Saturday night starting at 7:30 p.m.. This year's theme is "Silver Screen Christmas". The Parade Grand Marshal w...
Nov 29, 2023 brillianthues / CC
Marshall home damaged in Monday night fire, crews leave parade to respond.
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - A home in Marshall was damaged by a fire which broke out in a fireplace on Monday night. Marshall Fire Chief Martin Erskine says crews left the Marshall Christmas Parade around 7...
Nov 29, 2023 Courtesy City of Marshall Facebook page
City Council gives formal approval to Dearth Center early voting agreement
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council formally approved an agreement on Monday night between clerks and other representatives from Branch County townships and cities to have the Dearth...
Nov 28, 2023 Dearth Community Center
City Council approve introduction of agreements to sell Lefty's Lounge building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On a 8-1 vote, the Coldwater City Council introduced sales and development agreements on Monday night that would allow two Hillsdale County residents to buy the former Lefty's L...
Nov 28, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater
