Category Archives: Top News Stories

Prison time ordered in Circuit Court for man on larceny and methamphetamine charges
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A man who entered guilty pleas to larceny and methamphetamine possession charges was ordered to serve time in the Michigan Department of Corrections thanks to a second time ...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

NWS says Coldwater got about six inches of snow on Friday, heavier amounts in Hillsdale County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - While about six inches of wet, heavy snow fell in the Coldwater area during Friday's winter storm, heavier amounts were reported to the east according to data released by th...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service

Montgomery woman taken to Hillsdale Hospital following Saturday crash
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Montgomery woman was taken to Hillsdale Hospital Saturday when the vehicle she was in crashed into a tree in Hillsdale County. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office ...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2023 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Dinner is sold out
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their 69th annual Awards Dinner on Thursday night is now a sell out. They say a record amount of people will be on hand to c...
Jim Measel Mar 06, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

State Police investigating Sherwood Township break in, tools and $1,500 of jewelry taken
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating the recent theft of nearly $1,500 worth of jewelry and multiple tools from a Sherwood Township residence. Troopers say it hap...
Jim Measel Mar 04, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

Here we go again, Friday winter storm leave thousands in the dark
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Old Man Winter continues to make up for lost time. What had been a quiet and tranquil winter has turned mean and nasty over the last couple of weeks. A winter storm that fea...
Jim Measel Mar 04, 2023 Daniel Borman / CC

Bronson Clerk/Treasurer Karen Smith retiring in May after serving for 40 years, opening posted by the city
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson City Clerk/Treasurer Karen Smith plans to retire in a couple of months after serving the city for almost 40 years. Smith was appointed Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Bron...
Jim Measel Mar 03, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Some Branch County school districts close ahead of Friday storm, UC stays open
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - In anticipation of a major winter storm that was expected to move in at midday on Friday, some Branch County school districts decided to cancel classes for the day. Forecast...
Jim Measel Mar 03, 2023 ThoseGuys119 / CC

Nine days after devastating ice storm, Branch County placed under Winter Storm Warning
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - If you thought it was time to put the snow shovel away after highs on Wednesday topped out at nearly 60 degrees, think again. Branch County is included in a Winter Storm War...
Jim Measel Mar 03, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service. Those under a Winter Storm Warning are in the pink

City of Coldwater unsuccessful in getting DNR Spark Grant this round for Waterworks Park project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker reported to the City Council on Monday night that the city was not awarded a Michigan D.N.R. Spark Grant this round for the Waterworks Park Im...
Jim Measel Mar 02, 2023 Waterworks Park sign (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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