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Four departments called in to battle fire on Iyopawa Road
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four fire departments had to be called in Saturday morning to battle a fire which caused major damage to a home at 478 Iyopawa Road. Lakeland firefighters were dispatched at 5:4...
Jim Measel May 08, 2023 Courtesy Lakeland Fire Department Facebook page

Coldwater Police officers Regan and Gunneman promoted to Sergeant.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Police Department has announced the promotions of two department members from the rank of Patrol Officer to Sergeant. City Manager Keith Baker says in his report f...
Jim Measel May 08, 2023 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

74-year-old Hillsdale County man wins $500,000 in Michigan Lottery instant game
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A 74-year-old Hillsdale County man recently won $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Lucky No. 13 instant game. The man, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased his winning ti...
Jim Measel May 05, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Lottery

Largest fireworks display ever in Union City planned for 100 Dam Years celebration
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - There's bad news and good news concerning fireworks this summer in the Village of Union City. First the bad news. Because of the restoration work that will be taking place at A...
Jim Measel May 05, 2023 (courtesy Village of Union City)

CBPU says some of their customers might be fraudulant scam targets
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities said on Friday they were recently informed that a fraudulent scam might be targeting their customers. According to a CBPU news release, t...
Jim Measel May 05, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater BPU

Work underway on public restroom between South Monroe and Tibbits Plaza
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Work has begun on a two-stall ADA-accessible permanent public restroom that is being constructed in Tibbits Alley off of South Monroe. The project is funded in part by a $20,000...
Jim Measel May 05, 2023 Photo courtesy Michigan Main Street Group and DDA

Norman gives Commissioners update on requests for Opioid Settlement funds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the Board of Commissioners during a brief work session on Thursday that they have received three requests for the use of their Opioid...
Jim Measel May 04, 2023 K-State Research and Extension / CC

Coldwater BPU looks to install fees for EV charging starting July 1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The free ride may soon be over for electric vehicles owners in the City of Coldwater. The Coldwater B.P.U. Board approved a recommendation from Director Paul Jakubczak on Wednes...
Jim Measel May 04, 2023 Photo courtesy City of Coldwater

Recommendation to increase water and wastewater rates approved by CBPU Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Following a study from Utility Financial Solutions, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors on Wednesday night approved a resolution that recommends overall r...
Jim Measel May 04, 2023

City of Bronson to conduct three nights of fire hydrant flushing starting on Sunday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has announced that crews will be flushing fire hydrants for three nights starting this Sunday, May 7. The flushing will take place between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 ...
Jim Measel May 04, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
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