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Union City School Board approves request to make A.D. a full time position
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City School Board approved a request from Superintendent Chris Katz on Monday night to make the district's Athletic Director a full time position. In addition to her ...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 Courtesy Union City Community Schools

Branch County included in State Police text messaging pilot program
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Starting on Wednesday, some residents in Branch, Calhoun, St. Joseph and Eaton Counties will receive text message updates from the Michigan State Police when they make an em...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

Batavia Township home undergoing renovation destroyed in Tuesday night fire
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Batavia Township home which was undergoing a renovation was destroyed in a fire that broke out late Tuesday night. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber reports the Bronson F...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 (Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page)

Tricia Rzepka to succeed Karen Smith as Bronson Clerk-Treasurer on May 8
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has found Karen Smith's successor as the City Clerk-Treasurer. Tricia Rzepka will begin her new duties at Bronson City Hall on May 8 after serving as the Clerk...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2023 Photo courtesy Village of Quincy web site

Coldwater area man killed in two-vehicle crash in St. Joseph County
COLON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – St. Joseph County deputies have identified the victim of a two-vehicle fatal crash that took place Saturday morning in Colon Township. Authorities say 67-year-o...
Jerry Malec Apr 17, 2023

Fort Wayne man fails to appear for sentencing hearing in connection with 2021 crash
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bench warrant has been issued for a Fort Wayne man who was scheduled to be sentenced Monday morning in Branch County Circuit Court in connection with a crash almost two years ...
Jim Measel Apr 17, 2023 Cal Injury Lawyer

Coldwater Police looking for hit-and-run driver from downtown car-bicycle crash
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a car and bicycle that happened late Saturday night in the downtown area. They report the bicyclis...
Jim Measel Apr 17, 2023 Coldwater Police Department Photo of suspect vehicle from Saturday night hit-and-run crash in downtown Coldwater.

Various Coldwater boards to hold annual joint meeting on Monday evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council along with the DDA, the Coldwater BPU and the Planning Commission will be having a joint board meeting this evening which has to be conducted once a y...
Jim Measel Apr 17, 2023 (Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page)

Quincy Community Schools ready to add "Sport" to serve as therapy dog for students
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools is preparing to welcome a new member of their staff this fall who has four legs. Sport, a black labrador retriever, is currently in training and will soon ...
Jim Measel Apr 15, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools

MSP investigating Algansee Township hit-and-run crash involving Amish carriage
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police Troopers from the Marshall post are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a horse drawn Amish carriage which happened on Friday night on Sout...
Jim Measel Apr 15, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

