Category Archives: Top News Stories
Corner Farmer's Market Committee planning for this year, looking for part-time Market Manager
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After 7 years as a volunteer-run committee, the Corner Farmers Market Committee is seeking a part-time Market Manager. This paid position will provide flexibility in schedule an...
Mar 19, 2022
County Commissioners bring updated County Master Plan forward for final formal action
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An updated Branch County Master Plan is one step away from going into effect after a public hearing was held on Thursday during the Branch County Board of Commissioners work ses...
Mar 18, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Commissioners approve alternate insurance plans that reduces premiums for county employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners suspended board rules and approved a pair of alternate health insurance plans for county employees during their work session on Thursday...
Mar 18, 2022 Pictures of Money / CC
Branch County's January unemployment rate goes up to 4.3 percent
EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate went up in January to four-point-three percent according to data released on Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management &...
Mar 17, 2022 Kevin Smith / CC
Rodriguez bound over to Circuit Court in second CSC case filed against him
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A second criminal sexual conduct case filed against a Coldwater man has been bound over to Branch County Circuit Court after he waved his District Court preliminary exam on Thur...
Mar 17, 2022 Chris Potter / CC
Branch County Road Commission lifting weight restrictions on Monday morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Road Commission has announced that weight restrictions will be lifted on Branch County roads as of 6:00 a.m. this Monday morning, March 21, 2022. The weight re...
Mar 17, 2022
Branch County Sheriff's Department still trying to fill open Corrections Officer positions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff John Pollack reported to the Bronson City Council on Monday night they are still dealing with a shortage of corrections officers. Pollack told the Council ...
Mar 17, 2022 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
State Horse Welfare Coalition offering $1,500 reward for information about abandoned pony
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition is offering up to a $1,500 Reward for information concerning a pony which was found abandoned last month in Hillsdale County. The pony was f...
Mar 17, 2022 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department
Local Rotary Clubs coming to the aid of Ukrainian citizens
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A pair of local Rotary clubs are trying to help citizens in Ukraine who are struggling just to stay alive following Russia's invasion of their country. The clubs have decided to...
Mar 16, 2022 VasenkaPhotography / CC
Quincy Village Council approves three year lease with Fire Association for training
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council approved a three year lease with the Quincy Fire Association on Tuesday night which will allow the association to rent land for training. The land is in ...
Mar 16, 2022 Courtesy Quincy Fire Department Facebook page
