Category Archives: Top News Stories
City of Bronson extends Run Water Advisory until at least Monday in order to prevent frozen pipes
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has extended a "Run Water Advisory" until at least Monday due to upcoming low temperatures over the weekend. The advisory was originally scheduled to end on Th...
Feb 11, 2022 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Blush & Ivory Bridal Company to open downtown business on Tuesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Blush & Ivory Bridal Company will officially open to customers this Tuesday, February 15 in downtown Coldwater. Downtown Coldwater's newest retail storefront will be loc...
Feb 11, 2022
New Branch County 800 megahertz emergency radio system ready to go
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was reported during Wednesday's Branch County 911 Communications Board meeting the new 800 megahertz emergency radio system is getting ready to go on line. Plans call for it ...
Feb 11, 2022 Field testing for new 911 system. Photo courtesy of Coldwater Public Safety Police and Fire Facebook page
DTE Energy "exploring" possible solar project in Union Township
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A spokesperson for DTE Energy says the utility is exploring Union Township in Branch County for a potential solar project. Cindy Hecht says, "It would be pre-mature to spec...
Feb 10, 2022 Hedgerow INC
Swick tells County 911 Board they are still trying to fill dispatcher openings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County 911 Director Bob Swick told the county's Communications Board on Wednesday they still have a shorthanded staff of dispatchers. He said a couple of trainees dropped...
Feb 10, 2022 Scary Side of Earth / CC
Number of COVID-19 cases drop but still above CDC recommended thresholds
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Even though the entire State of Michigan is still at a high risk level for the spread of COVID-19, health officials are thankful the number of cases have gone down in recent...
Feb 10, 2022 Tim Reckmann / CC
Bronson High School Hall of Fame induction ceremonies scheduled for Friday night
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The newest members of the Bronson High School Hall of Fame will be formally inducted Friday night before the varsity boys basketball game between Bronson and Union City. This year...
Feb 09, 2022 Bronson Jr-Sr High School sign (courtesy of Bronson Community Schools)
Branch County to seek USDA grant to help fund Broadband project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County will seek a grant from the U.S.D.A. ReConnect program to help fund the county's broadband project. The Branch County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on ...
Feb 09, 2022 Sean MacEntee / CC
No formal action taken by Commissioners on proposed Animal Control Ordinance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners did not take formal action during Tuesday's regular meeting on a resolution that would be in favor of an Animal Control and Protection Ordinance for ...
Feb 09, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
23rd annual St. Charles Borromeo Mardi Gras auction grosses over $90,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Organizers for the 23rd annual St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Mardi Gras Auction say they ended up grossing over $90,000 from the last weekend's event. The annual auction ...
Feb 08, 2022 Courtesy St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
