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Branch County voters overwhelmingly reject Maple Lawn millage question
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County voters gave a big thumbs down to a five year millage request for Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation on Tuesday. The request was trounced by al...
Jim Measel Nov 09, 2022 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Bronson native Lindsey elected to the State Senate, Fink wins another term in the House
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Bronson native Jonathan Lindsey was elected to the Michigan State Senate on Tuesday. He will represent the newly created 17th State Senate district after defeating Democrat ...
Jim Measel Nov 09, 2022 Courtesy Johnathan Lindsey for State Senate Facebook page

Houtz wins another term as County Commissioner, Hurley elected UC Village President
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Jon Houtz was re-elected on Tuesday as he was the only Commissioner to face an Election Day challenge. The Republican incumbent defeated Democrati...
Jim Measel Nov 09, 2022 brooklyntheborough / CC

Branch County 2022 General Election Results
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS PENDING CERTIFICATION BY BRANCH COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS -County Commissioner District #2- 3 out of 3 precincts reporting Jon Houtz (Rep) * 2,327 Chris Boger (Dem) 937 ---Bronson ...
Jim Measel Nov 08, 2022 FutUndBeidl / CC

State and Congressional representatives to be decided by voters on Tuesday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County voters will be deciding on Tuesday who will represent them in Lansing and in Washington. The next State Senator from the newly drawn 17th District will be from...
Jim Measel Nov 08, 2022 GPA Photo Archive

Voters to decide on Maple Lawn millage as well as Commissioners, Bronson School Board and UC Village President races
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There are just a handful of contested races along with an important funding question for Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation on Tuesday's Branch County Elect...
Jim Measel Nov 07, 2022 brooklyntheborough / CC

GOP hopeful Dixon speaks to Branch County Republicans on day before election
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tudor Dixon spent part of Election Eve speaking in front of a noon time rally at the Branch County Republican Party headquarters east of Coldwater. She was the third Republican ...
Jim Measel Nov 07, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Various ceremonies will honor area veterans this week in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - This is the week veterans of the armed forces are honored and several programs are scheduled around Branch County. The Coldwater American Legion Post 52 will host a Veterans Day...
Jim Measel Nov 07, 2022 Purple Slog / CC

MSP looking for two occupants of stolen vehicle that crashed on Holmes Road
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers along with other law enforcement agencies are looking for two occupants of a stolen vehicle that crashed late Saturday night in Branch Coun...
Jim Measel Nov 07, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Tibbits Auction raises nearly $70,000 online and on stage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - James Bond theme, Tibbits 43rd Annual Auction raised nearly $70,000 Saturday, with its combined online bidding and live auction event at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater. Th...
Ken Delaney Nov 07, 2022 Items onstage for the Tibbits Auction Nov. 5, 2022 (courtesy Tibbits Opera House)

