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Area clergy speak out about prejudicial remarks against Coldwater's Arab and Muslim community
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Clergy from eight area churches stepped forward this week to condemn what they call are recent disparaging remarks and social media posts concerning the Arab and Muslim communit...
Jun 15, 2022 Rev Julie Yoder Elmore at the Coldwater City Council meeting June 13, 2022
Coldwater City Council approves 2023 fiscal year budget, millage rate reductions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - City of Coldwater taxpayers will see a slight reduction in bills next fiscal year, thanks to the budget passed by the Coldwater City Council this week. Chief Financial Officer T...
Jun 15, 2022 (Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page)
After five years, Burch stepping down as Village of Quincy Police Chief
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Quincy is looking for a new Police Chief. According to Village Manager Brittany Butler, current Chief Jeremy Burch submitted his two weeks notice Monday. He plans to...
Jun 14, 2022 Village of Quincy Police Chief Jeremy Burch (courtesy of Village of Quincy)
Over 1,300 customers lose power in Branch County due to thunderstorms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thousands in Michigan remain without power this morning, after several waves of thunderstorms and strong winds roared through the state last night and early this morning. As of ...
Jun 14, 2022 Consumers Energy outage map June 14, 2022 (courtesy of Consumers Energy)
Summer construction projects ramp up in Coldwater this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A series of major road and infrastructure projects are underway for the City of Coldwater. Resealing of a portion of the Upson Plaza parking lot was completed this past Sunday. ...
Jun 14, 2022 A detour sign at U.S. 12 and Michigan Avenue, Coldwater MI June 13, 2022
Health department issues advisory as Extreme Heat Warning issued for Tuesday and Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the anticipated heat and high heat index expected for the next few days, officials with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency say drinking enough fluids i...
Jun 13, 2022 National Weather Service-Northern Indiana graphic (courtesy of NWS)
Prices down, inventory up, but homes selling faster last month in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It appears the frantic housing market has cooled a bit, based on the latest report from the Branch County Association of Realtors. The report for May 2022 shows the number of ho...
Jun 13, 2022 Branch County Association of Realtors logo
Bid for work at Northshore Drive soccer/rocket football field renovation on Monday's City Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked Monday night to approve a bid for renovation work at the existing soccer and rocket football field on Northshore Drive. City Manager Kei...
Jun 11, 2022 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Bronson City Council being asked to approve bids for demolition of properties and water tank painting
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is looking to demolish a pair of blighted properties and make improvements to its water tank. The Bronson City Council on Monday night will be asked to approve...
Jun 11, 2022 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Pansophia Academy graduation for 18 seniors set for Sunday at The Ponds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The last of the Branch County high school graduation ceremonies for 2022 will take place on Sunday afternoon. The Commencement ceremony for 18 seniors at Pansophia Academy will ...
Jun 10, 2022 Photo courtesy Pansophia Academy Facebook page
