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Public hearing on updated Branch County Master Plan set for March 17
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A public hearing on an updated Branch County Master Plan has been scheduled for the Branch County Board of Commissioners work session on March 17. County Administrator Bud Norma...
Jim Measel Feb 23, 2022 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District

Commissioners approve extending 2-1-2 hiring plan through the end of 2022
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved a request from County Administrator Bud Norman on Tuesday to extend the 2-1-2 hiring plan through the end of 2022. The plan was...
Jim Measel Feb 23, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Tim Tebow to deliver Commencement address at Trine University
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - Former Heisman Trophy winner and current ESPN broadcaster and noted philanthropist Tim Tebow will deliver the address at Trine University's Commencement on May 7. The ceremony begi...
Jim Measel Feb 23, 2022 Photo courtesy of Trine University

Sign on Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Coldwater says "closed due to non payment to workers"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There are a lot of questions and discussion in recent days surrounding the status of the Dickey's Barbecue Pit restaurant at the corner of U.S. 12 and Michigan Avenue in Coldwat...
Jim Measel Feb 22, 2022

Quincy school board approves $2.9 million bid from Jackson company for HVAC and indoor air quality upgrades
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Community Schools Board of Education approved a bid of just over $2.9 million from Paul Bengel Company of Jackson on Monday night for upgrades later this year to the Qui...
Jim Measel Feb 22, 2022

Detroit area man arrested in St. Joseph County after displaying bizarre behavior
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 31-year-old man from the Detroit area was taken into custody by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department on assault charges Monday night after a bizarre series of eve...
Jim Measel Feb 22, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

First Coldwater Lake Association boater safety course of season being offered on March 19
COLDWATER LAKE, MI (WTVB) - Registrations are now being accepted for the first of two boater safety courses being offered this year by the Coldwater Lake Association. It will be held on Saturday, Marc...
Jim Measel Feb 22, 2022

Warmer weather and rain could lead to flooding issues this week
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The warmer weather along with expected rainfall on Tuesday could lead to some flooding issues this week. The National Weather Service says much warmer weather over the next ...
Jim Measel Feb 21, 2022 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC

Road construction on I-69 in Calhoun, Clinton and Eaton Counties resuming
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Some would say there are two seasons in Michigan, winter and construction. It's time for the orange barrels to reappear. Governor Whitmer announced on Monday that work is r...
Jim Measel Feb 21, 2022 Courtesy Michigan Executive Office of the Governor

Location of Quincy School Board meeting changed, large crowd expected in support of Evans
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The location of Monday night's Quincy School Board meeting has been changed to the Jennings Elementary School Commons Area. The meeting will start at the usual time of 7:30 p.m. an...
Jim Measel Feb 21, 2022
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