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Coldwater Lake Association looking to reduce geese population
KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Lake Association (CLA) has proposed a humane and sustainable plan to the Kinderhook and Ovid Township Boards to manage the rising Canada goose population...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025 shawn_hempel / Depositphotos.com

New contracts with District Court and BCSD unions approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved new three year contract agreements with unions representing District Court and Sheriff's Department employees during t...
Jim Measel Nov 12, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Michigan law changes, now allow winter utility shutoffs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Now that we have had our first taste of winter weather in Branch County, residents are reminded of a recent change in Michigan law that has altered previous regulations, now gra...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025 F01photo / Depositphotos.com

KCC Foundation announces 35 recipients of the 2025-26 Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarship
The Kellogg Community College (KCC) Foundation has awarded a total of $27,500 to 35 students through the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary Promise Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. The schola...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025

The City of Coldwater changes late payment policy, will no longer acknowledge postmarks
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In a significant change to its payment processing rules, the City of Coldwater, will no longer consider a United States Postal Service (USPS) postmark as proof of on-time paymen...
Brett Briscoe Nov 12, 2025

Public hearing on possible changes to Bronson Golf Cart/UTV ordinance conducted
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council hosted a public hearing Monday night on possible changes to the city's golf cart and UTV ordinance. Discussions during previous meetings centered on hours...
Jim Measel Nov 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube channel

Walberg honors Branch County Veteran Rod Fikel
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On Veterans Day, Congressman Tim Walberg recognized Rod Fikel of Coldwater as the November Veteran of the Month. Fikel, a U.S. Army veteran, served as a Combat Documentation Spe...
Brett Briscoe Nov 11, 2025

"The 1985" set to rock Tibbits Opera House this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Music lovers are invited to dust off their forgotten '80s duds and prepare for a blast from the past as The 1985 brings their Totally '80s Music Experience to the historic Tibbi...
Brett Briscoe Nov 11, 2025

City Council approves professional services agreement for Phase 2 of Western Meadows
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is ready to move forward with the second phase of the Western Meadows project. The Coldwater City Council approved a $34,000 professional services agreemen...
Jim Measel Nov 10, 2025 Western Meadows First Phase. Courtesy City of Coldwater

Engineering contract for '26 road projects approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the 2025 construction season will soon be coming to an end, the City of Coldwater already has plans in place for 2026 road projects. The Coldwater City Council approved an...
Jim Measel Nov 10, 2025 Y-Boychenko / Depositphotos.com
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