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City of Coldwater posts video about part of Waterworks Park being closed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has posted a video about a section of Waterworks Park that has been closed for restoration work on its Facebook page. The video features City of Coldwater ...
Jim Measel Aug 04, 2021 Waterworks Park sign (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Old US 27 Motor Tour founder Craig Parrish passes away, tour still planned for 2021
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour will be held once again between August 23 and 28 but without its founder. Craig Parrish died in hospice care on July 29 at the age of 67 after he was ...
Jim Measel Aug 04, 2021

Special Batavia Township Planning Commission meeting on solar request scheduled
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Batavia Township Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a special meeting on August 23 to consider a special use request for a proposed solar farm. Zoning Administr...
Jim Measel Aug 04, 2021 Hedgerow INC

UC School District voters approve both millage proposals on Tuesday ballot
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Community School District voters approved both millage questions that were on the Tuesday ballot. Unofficial vote totals show the Operating Millage Renewal Proposal ...
Jim Measel Aug 04, 2021 Courtesy Union City Community Schools

Anti abortion ordinance sent to committee by Hillsdale City Council
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - A proposed anti-abortion ordinance that would make the City of Hillsdale a "sanctuary for the unborn" was sent to a committee for further review on Monday night by the Hillsdale...
Jim Measel Aug 03, 2021 David Berkowitz / CC

Parking lot project at BHSJCHA Coldwater office taking longer than expected
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The parking lot project at the Coldwater office of the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is taking longer than expected. It was originally expected the project...
Jim Measel Aug 03, 2021

Branch County government boards go back to virtual meetings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County government boards have been told by County Administrator Bud Norman to go back to virtual meetings. Norman says in a brief statement, "Effective immediately the Co...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

UC millage renewals only Tuesday question on ballots in Branch County
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Voters in Union and Sherwood Townships as well as a small area of Burlington Township in Calhoun County will be deciding millage renewals for operating and sinking funds on Tue...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021

Seven candidates for Branch County Fair Queen, no King candidates this year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of the highlights of Sunday's opening day of the 2021 Branch County Fair will be the crowning of the Fair Queen. The seven candidates for Fair Queen are Abigail Lehman, Alex...
Jim Measel Aug 02, 2021 2019 Branch County Fair Queen and King Merannada Russell and Bryce Bucklin. Photos from Branch County Fair King and Queen program.

K9 Chaos captures Bronson man after lengthy Noble County pursuit
NOBLE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two persons were arrested Saturday following a chase on numerous Noble Township secondary roads and bean fields before it ended in a dense wooded area. Branch County Sherif...
Jim Measel Aug 01, 2021
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