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Branch County 2022 Primary Election Results
---GOP County Commissioner District #5--- 5 out of 5 precincts reporting Daniel Dickerson 229 *Alan McClellan 540 Rod Olney 427 ---Proposals--- 22 out of 22 precincts reporting BRANCH COUNTY LIBRARY M...
Aug 02, 2022 GPA Photo Archive
Coldwater man facing eight charges following child porn computer investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was formally charged with seven counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material during an arraignment last Saturday in Branch County District ...
Aug 02, 2022 Chris Potter / CC
Gas leak forces evacuation of Dearth Center, primary voting stopped for 20 minutes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A gas leak at the Dearth Community Center in Coldwater just a few minutes after the polls opened on Tuesday morning forced an evacuation of the building and stopped Primary Elec...
Aug 02, 2022 Dearth Community Center
"Beyond the Call of Duty, The End of Watch Ride to Remember" to honor Kevin Kokinis on Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's been almost one year since a long time member of the Branch County Sheriff's Department passed away after contracting COVID-19. To honor the memory of Corrections Officer K...
Aug 01, 2022 Courtesy Beyond the Call of Duty Facebook page
Six stories to be told during UC Riverside Cemetery tour on September 17
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The annual Riverside Cemetery tour has been scheduled for September 17 in Union City. Organizers say they have six stories to tell at this year's event. Mary Brecheisen will be...
Aug 01, 2022 Courtesy Union City Society For Historic Preservation
Money raised at Butler Motor Speedway to help injured driver Jimmy McCune
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The helmet was passed this past Saturday night at Butler Motor Speedway as money was raised to help out injured driver Jimmy "Bulldog" McCune of Toledo. McCune's feet and ...
Aug 01, 2022 Courtesy Jimmy McCune's Facebook page
Two area vehicle thefts being investigated by MSP
UNDATED (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police are investigating a pair of area vehicle thefts. One took place in the 67000 block of Burg Road in St. Joseph County sometime between 10:00 p.m. last Thursda...
Aug 01, 2022 Michigan State Police logo
Branch County in person voting at the usual locations on Tuesday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County voters who choose to cast their ballots in person in Tuesday's Primary will do so at their usual locations. Voters in all four City of Coldwater wards will go ...
Aug 01, 2022 FutUndBeidl / CC
Assault weapons ban passes House; Walberg votes "no"
WASHINGTON, DC (WTVB) - A bill banning military-style assault weapons is headed to the Senate after passage by the House along party lines, 217-213. New York Democrat Jerry Nadler called assault weapo...
Jul 30, 2022 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's Facebook page
Local Republican candidates raising, spending big ahead of August 2 House and Senate primaries
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With competitive races for both of Branch County's state House and Senate seats, the August 2 is proving to be the costliest election ever for the area. Current Senator Kim LaSa...
Jul 29, 2022 Kevin Smith / CC
