Category Archives: Top News Stories

Kindergarten registration set for week of April 18 in Coldwater and Tekonsha school districts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community School district has scheduled kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year during the week of April 18 at Max Larsen Elementary School. Regist...
Jim Measel Apr 08, 2022 Coldwater Community Schools logo

Regular program resuming this year during Gathering of Flags War Memorial
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Organizers of Memorial Day activities in the City of Coldwater say they will resume their regular program this year after dealing with the protocols associated with the COVID-19...
Jim Measel Apr 07, 2022 Ian Sane / CC

Union City Fire Department receives new fire truck, 43-year-old ladder truck being retired
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City's Fire Department has upgraded its fleet with the addition of a new fire truck. The engine was previously owned by the fire department in Farmington H...
Jim Measel Apr 07, 2022 Pictures courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page

Two Branch County bridge projects included in second phase of MDOT bridge bundling project
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that major repairs on local bridges will continue this month as the Michigan Department of Transportation's bridge bundling ...
Jim Measel Apr 06, 2022 Photo courtesy of Michigan Department of Transportation

Republicans Fink and Walberg to face August primary challenges, state Senate seat also contested
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though the official filing deadline isn't until later this month, it appears that the ballot for Branch County voters will be full of state and federal candidates this year...
Ken Delaney Apr 06, 2022 DonkeyHotey / CC

Michigan Gas Utilities urges natural gas customers behind on bills to contact them
MONROE, MI (WTVB) - With the end of Winter Protection Plans, Michigan Gas Utilities is urging customers who are behind on natural gas bills to contact the company now to avoid a disconnection. M.G.U. ...
Jim Measel Apr 06, 2022 mxmstryo / CC

Local residents given guidance on what to do if they find suspected drug related items
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Questions have been raised recently about what you should do if you find discarded suspected drug paraphernalia or used hypodermic needles. Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker sa...
Jim Measel Apr 06, 2022 Paul Narvaez / CC

Three Men and a Tenor scheduled to perform at Tibbits on April 22
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The pop vocal group Three Men and a Tenor will make their first appearance at the Tibbits Opera House in 11 years on Friday, April 22 with a special school performance in the af...
Jim Measel Apr 05, 2022 Photo courtesy Tibbits Opera House

City of Bronson leasing farmland on Mill Street, accepting proposals until Thursday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is accepting sealed bids for the leasing of approximately nine to 10 acres of farmland at 422 Mill Street. The property can be accessed from Mill. Proposals sh...
Jim Measel Apr 05, 2022 Courtesy of the City of Bronson Facebook page

Community Health Agency looking to place "Lock it Up" sign at Courthouse
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners is scheduled next Tuesday to take formal action on a request from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency to place a "Lo...
Jim Measel Apr 04, 2022 Courtesy Community Health Agency

