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Frisbie reports on improved Life Care Ambulance staffing, says it's now "tolerable"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After about 40 percent of their full time positions for EMT's and paramedics were unfilled last summer, Life Care Ambulance Vice-President Steve Frisbie says things have improve...
Jun 15, 2023 Steve Frisbie representing Life Care Ambulance during a Bronson City Council meeting in July of 2022. Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
No action on Community Center door request due to lack of HDC quorum
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Historic District Commission was scheduled on Wednesday to take action on a request to replace exit doors at the Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House to c...
Jun 15, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Community Center Facebook page
Corn Roast called off for 2023 as new Corn Island owners deal with EGLE
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - As the new owners of Corn Island are trying to work out some wetland issues with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, the annual Corn Roast on Marble Lak...
Jun 15, 2023 Courtesy Cornisland Quincy Facebook page
Marshall City Council to hold special meeting on Megasite petitions
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Marshall City Council is set to hold a special meeting Thursday night to discuss a petition calling for a city-wide vote on a rezoning request tied to the new electric vehicl...
Jun 15, 2023 Courtesy City of Marshall Facebook page
Bronson Fire Department satellite fire station in Gilead Township approved
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - It's been talked about for several months, now a Bronson Fire Department satellite fire station at Southern and Gilead Lake Roads in Gilead Township is about to become a reality a...
Jun 15, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page
"Nunsense 2" opens Tibbits Summer Theatre season on Thursday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tibbits Summer Theatre opens its 60th consecutive season Thursday at the Tibbits Opera House with the presentation of the musical comedy "Nunsense 2". The show is a followup fro...
Jun 14, 2023 The crazy antics of the singing and dancing nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken are back on stage when the hilarious musical “Nunsense 2” opens Tibbits Summer Theatre’s mainstage season on June 15. The show runs through June 24 with matinee and evening performances. Tickets are available at Tibbits.org. Photo courtesy Tibbits Opera House
County Commissioners formally approve old Lakeland School sale
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a $250,000 cash offer from a local businessman on Tuesday to buy the old Lakeland Elementary School from the county. W...
Jun 14, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The old Lakeland Elementary School building on Otis Rd. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)
City Council gives approval to summer events on South Monroe and South Hanchett
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It promises to be a busy summer in downtown Coldwater. The Coldwater City Council gave permission Monday night to close South Hanchett between U.S. 12 and West Pearl on July 12 ...
Jun 14, 2023 Courtesy Hops on Monroe - Downtown Coldwater Facebook page.
City Council formally approves 2023-24 Fiscal Year budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council formally adopted the city's 2023-2024 Fiscal Year budget on Monday night. The $12.5 million general fund budget has a deficit of about $512,000 as sig...
Jun 13, 2023 Weston Brophy / CC
Three persons suffer minor injuries in crash at U.S. 12 and Behnke Road
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Three persons suffered what were described as minor injuries Tuesday morning following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 12 and Behnke Road. The Branch Co...
Jun 13, 2023 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
