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County fairs in St. Joseph and Hillsdale Counties return after 2020 cancellations
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - If you did not get your fill of county fairs this summer in Branch or Calhoun Counties, there will be two county fairs in our area over the next couple of weeks. Both are bein...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2021 Courtesy St. Joseph County Grange Fair Facebook page

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for next Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Seven townships along with the cities of Coldwater and Bronson and the Village of Quincy are taking part in this Saturday's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at the Branc...
Jim Measel Sep 19, 2021

Norman says coverage testing for new 911 Communications system will start September 29
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman says coverage testing for the new 911 Communications system will be conducted throughout Branch County between September 29 and Octobe...
Jim Measel Sep 17, 2021 Scary Side of Earth / CC

Old U.S. 27 between Central and Paradine Roads reopens to traffic
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - After being shut down for over two months due to a bridge replacement project, South Angola Road between Central and Paradine Roads reopened on Friday morning. Branch County...
Jim Measel Sep 17, 2021

BCCF celebrating 30th anniversary, hosting annual community celebration next Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's been 30 years since the Branch County Community Foundation was formed. They are inviting everyone to attend their annual community celebration which will be held on Thursda...
Jim Measel Sep 17, 2021 Erica Heminger, Devonnie Warner and Madison Hilderley from the Branch County Community Foundation (Photo courtesy of BCCF).

Applications to succeed Waterbury as Branch County Treasurer being accepted
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With Julie Waterbury stepping down as Branch County Treasurer on September 24, applications are now being accepted to succeed her. Pursuant to state law, the Branch County Clerk...
Jim Measel Sep 16, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Some renovation work at BACC could be finished next month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Progress is being made on the renovation of the Branch Area Careers Center. Career and Technical Education Assistant Superintendent Randy Sowles told the Branch I.S.D. Board of ...
Jim Measel Sep 16, 2021 Branch Area Careers Center, Coldwater MI sign (courtesy of BACC)

Hillsdale Hospital limiting visitors to facilities due to increased COVID-19 cases/hospitalizations
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Due to increased COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Hillsdale Hospital has announced they are limiting visitors to its facilities. Hospital President and Chief Executive Offic...
Jim Measel Sep 16, 2021 Courtesy of Hillsdale Hospital

South Angola Road bridge over Coldwater River ready to re-open
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A bridge replacement project on South Angola Road has wrapped up over a month sooner than expected. Branch County Road Commission Manager Jay Miller says the road, which is ...
Jim Measel Sep 15, 2021

Coldwater Community Schools looking to fill open Business Manager position
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools has a job opening for a Business Manager and is now accepting applications. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, hav...
Jim Measel Sep 15, 2021 Coldwater Community Schools logo
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