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Process underway to replace the closed Log Road Bridge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Earlier this year, the Branch County Road Commission was forced by the state to close down the Log Road bridge due to the design. Manager Jay Miller says it's an old design that...
Brett Briscoe Aug 22, 2025 FER737NG / Depositphotos.com

Walsh details plans for balanced 2026 budget to County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh spelled out to County Commissioners during Thursday's work session that he wants a balance 2026 budget and that the general fund balance ...
Jim Measel Aug 21, 2025 GotCredit / CC

County prepares contract offers to unions representing police and court employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday they will be making contract offers to four bargainin...
Jim Measel Aug 21, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Area unemployment number rose in July
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates rose in 15 of Michigan's 18 labor market areas over the month, that's according to data released today by the Michigan Department of T...
Brett Briscoe Aug 21, 2025 Jernej Furman / CC

Lindsey weighs in on cell phones in the classroom
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As many schools grapple with the decision of whether or not to ban cell phones in the classrooms after a bill to do so statewide stalled in the senate this summer, State Senator...
Brett Briscoe Aug 21, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Quincy Daze returns this weekend
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - As the summer days become shorter, it also ushers in the annual Quincy Daze. The weekend festival gets underway this evening with music from the Countyline Band in the park from 6-...
Brett Briscoe Aug 21, 2025

State lawmakers advance bill to rename road in honor of Hillsdale County Deputy killed in the line of duty
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation and the County Road Association spoke to lawmakers on Tuesday about renaming a portion of M-34 in honor of fallen Hillsdale County Deputy...
Brett Briscoe Aug 20, 2025

Katz retires, McKerr named Union City Superintendent
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Just weeks after guiding Union City Community Schools to pass their first bond issue in 53 years and setting the stage for a massive consolidation and remodel of the districts ...
Brett Briscoe Aug 20, 2025 Courtesy Union City Community Schools

Taste of fall weather arrives this weekend
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - Break out the hoodies, open the windows, light a fire and grab some pumpkin spice, a little taste of fall is on the way. The 6-10 day temperature outlook from the Climate Predict...
Brett Briscoe Aug 20, 2025

Hagaman named to fill vacant Quincy Village Council position
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council filled an open seat on Tuesday night as they appointed Katie Hagaman to serve out Ryan Smead's term. Smead resigned recently from the Council to accept t...
Jim Measel Aug 19, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

