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Krzeminski resigns from Coldwater School Board, candidates sought for vacancy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There is a vacancy on the Coldwater Community School Board of Education following the resignation of Nick Krzeminski. His resignation is effective this Monday. He had served on ...
Jim Measel Jun 10, 2021

Branch officials pleased with equipment testing for 911 Communications Project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County officials were generally pleased with testing this week at J and K Communications in Columbia City, Indiana on the new equipment which will be part of the county's...
Jim Measel Jun 09, 2021 Scary Side of Earth / CC

Bronson H.S. Class of 2021 graduation ceremony set for Thursday night
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Graduation ceremonies for the Bronson High School Class of 2021 are scheduled to take place Thursday evening starting at 7:00 p.m.. Current plans call for the 76 graduating senior...
Jim Measel Jun 09, 2021 Courtesy of Bronson Junior/Senior High School Facebook page

Commissioners pass resolution which blasts Benson over recent SOS changes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners are on record as to being strongly opposed to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's "by appointment only" method of operating Secretary of...
Jim Measel Jun 09, 2021

Commissioners approve posting of Chief Prosecutor and Magistrate positions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a request from Prosecutor Zach Stempien to fill the Chief Assistant Prosecutors position on Tuesday. Whoever is hired ...
Jim Measel Jun 08, 2021 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Two suspicious vehicle fires on East Pearl in Coldwater under investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Police and Fire investigators are looking into what are being called a pair of suspicious vehicle fires on East Pearl Street in Coldwater which broke out within a half...
Jim Measel Jun 08, 2021 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Planners approve 2 SUP requests for recreational marijuana-related businesses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two more marijuana-related special land use permit requests were approved the Coldwater Planning Commission on Monday night. One came from Constantine Products, LLC of Sturgis f...
Jim Measel Jun 07, 2021 Anthony Quintano / CC

Quincy man arraigned on three counts in alleged violent domestic dispute
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Quincy man is facing three charges following an alleged domestic dispute that according to Branch County court documents turned violent on Sunday. Following an investigation b...
Jim Measel Jun 07, 2021 Best Law

New Branch County COVID-19 cases drop sharply in past week
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The latest statistics from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Branch County between May 28 and June 3 dr...
Jim Measel Jun 07, 2021 Bryan Alexander / CC

Burnside Center re-opens exercise room by appointment only
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As of last Tuesday, the Burnside Center exercise room is available to Branch County seniors by appointment only. COVID-19 precautions are in place, including screening questions...
Jim Measel Jun 07, 2021

