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New COVID-19 cases drop in Branch County, 32 percent fully vaccinated
COLDWATER, 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 last week dropped by 21 percent ...
Jim Measel May 03, 2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture

Coldwater business threatens to relocate over potential marijuana grow facility smell
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A request from Yuma Way of Colorado for a Special Land Use Permit which is needed to establish a proposed Recreational Marijuana Grow operation at 127 Industrial Avenue has draw...
Jim Measel May 03, 2021 Elsa Olofsson / CC

Three taken to PCRH after vehicle crashes into utility pole
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Three Hillsdale County residents were injured Sunday afternoon when a mechanical problem with their vehicle led to a crash just before 3:00 p.m. on Jonesville Road east...
Jim Measel May 02, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Branch Board of Commissioners approve amended airport zoning ordinance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Branch County Memorial Airport Zoning ordinance on Friday after disagreements over the last couple of years b...
Jim Measel Apr 30, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Scott Stevens named Union City's new Fire Chief
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City has announced the hiring of Scott Stevens as the next Union City Fire Department Chief. Stevens has been serving as the Assistant Fire Chief in Union ...
Jim Measel Apr 30, 2021 Photo courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page

Community Unlimited, Inc. to house new BISD Adult Education GED program
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Easier access to obtain a GED for Union City area residents is now available. The Branch Intermediate Adult Education Program has announced a pilot GED program to be offered at...
Ken Delaney Apr 30, 2021 Community Unlimited, Inc. Union City, MI logo (courtesy of Community Unlimited)

MSP investigate shooting involving Hillsdale County deputy
READING TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The shooting of a man and his dog on Wednesday night by a Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department deputy at a residence south of Reading is being investigated by detectives...
Jim Measel Apr 29, 2021
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