Category Archives: Top News Stories
Commissioners hear from Prosecutor on staffing requests in 2023 proposed budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the end of the 2023 Branch County budget process approaching, County Prosecutor Zach Stempien sought an update from the Board of Commissioners during Thursday's work sessio...
Dec 08, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Proposed 14 parcel solar project to come before Ovid Township board on Monday
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - After almost two years, the finish line is in sight for a proposed solar project in Ovid Township. The Ovid Township Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use request ...
Dec 08, 2022 Jeremy Levine / CC
Public hearing to be held Monday on DNR grant application for Waterworks Improvement Project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A public hearing will be held during Monday's Coldwater City Council meeting so that citizens can offer their comments on the proposed Michigan Department of Natural Resources S...
Dec 08, 2022 Photo courtesy City of Coldwater
Bronson Fire Department officials report increase in illegal burning complaints
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Fire Department says they are experiencing an uptick in illegal burning complaints. They point out illegal burning diminishes tax dollars intended for emergency servic...
Dec 08, 2022 Photo courtesy of Bronson Fire Department Facebook page
DNR says over 3,600 deer have been harvested in Branch County during 2022
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says over 3,600 deer have been harvested by hunters in Branch County so far in 2022. For the first time this year, hunters in Mi...
Dec 08, 2022 brokinhrt2 / CC
Storefront renovations at former Taylor's building almost finished
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Work is nearly complete on the new storefront renovation of the former Taylor's Stationers building which will soon be the Children's Museum of Branch County. City Glass has bee...
Dec 08, 2022 Photo courtesy of City Glass
Jakubczak says MSCPA's Project 5 is "D.O.A." due to supply issues and rising costs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Board of Public Utilities President Paul Jakubczak told the B.P.U.'s Board of Directors on Tuesday night that Michigan South Central Power Agency's Project 5 was D.O.A...
Dec 07, 2022
CBPU Board approves second circuit to feed Clemens Food Group
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved the addition of a second circuit Tuesday night to feed Clemens Food Group. Clemens is operating near the rate...
Dec 06, 2022
Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for Community Awards in March
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Community Awards Dinner which is scheduled for March 9, 2023, at the Dearth Community Center in Coldwater. ...
Dec 06, 2022 Coldwater Chamber of Commerce (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Athens Township home invasion suspect arrested, two occupants injured
ATHENS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 22-year-old man from Battle Creek was taken into custody on Tuesday after he broke into an Athens Township residence and assaulted two occupants during a home invasion. ...
Dec 06, 2022
