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Crash shuts down Old 27 in southern Branch County, BCSD says vehicle involved was speeding
KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A portion of Old U.S. 27 in southern Branch County had to be shut down late Monday afternoon following a crash that the Branch County Sheriff's Department says involve...
Jun 07, 2022 Photo courtesy Hometown Media
Gas prices in Coldwater spike by 20 cents on Monday to a top of $5.19 a gallon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The cost of gas went above the five dollar mark in Branch County on Monday and one analyst says motorists should not expect improvement at the pump anytime soon. Another 20 cent...
Jun 06, 2022
Joel and Irene Weigt Family donates over $2,000 to the BCSD through Community Foundation fund
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The family of Joel and Irene Weigt recently made a donation of over $2,000 in their memory to the Branch County Sheriff's Office. The donation was designated by the family to go...
Jun 06, 2022 Pictured is Deputy Joel Weigt and the donation photo of Steve and Ed Weigt with Sheriff John Pollack and Undersheriff Keith Eichler. Photo courtesy Second Story Marketing
Tibbits Popcorn Theatre returns to Opera House for first time since 2019
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The first Tibbits Popcorn Theatre production since 2019 will open at the Tibbits Opera House on June 17. Popcorn Theater at the Tibbits was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the ...
Jun 06, 2022
Hospice, Child Advocacy Center, and other community projects big winners from Saturday's Duck race in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though it had a different name this year, Saturday's annual Duck Race at Waterworks Park, sponsored by the Coldwater Exchange Club, raised around $27,000. Previously called...
Jun 04, 2022 The prize list for the 29th Coldwater Exchange Duck Race June 4, 2022
Baby formula shortage could ease as Abbott reopens Michigan plant
(Reuters) -Abbott Laboratories said on Saturday that it has reopened its baby formula production plant in Sturgis, Michigan, taking a step toward alleviating an acute nationwide shortage that has sent...
Jun 04, 2022
Windy conditions may have resulted in Friday fatal motorcycle crash
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Friday afternoon's windy conditions may have resulted in a crash on U.S. 12 west of Wheeler Road that took the life of a motorcyclist. The Branch County Sheriff's Office ...
Jun 03, 2022 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
T and A Auto Repair victim of Tuesday morning break-in, search for suspect continues
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The search continues for a suspect who broke into T and A Auto Repair earlier this week and stole some catalytic converters and tools. The break in took place at about 3:15 a.m. on...
Jun 03, 2022 Photo courtesy of T and A Auto Repair
Commissioners bring forward request to close Courthouse annually for Juneteenth
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners decided during their work session on Thursday to bring forward a request to close the Courthouse annually in observance of Juneteenth wh...
Jun 03, 2022 USAG- Humphreys / CC
Mastronardi taken to court by former workers who claim exposure to pesticides and denied bonuses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Mastronardi Produce in Coldwater has been taken to court by three former workers who claim they were regularly exposed to dangerous pesticides without protection and were denied...
Jun 03, 2022 Kevin Smith / CC
