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2025 Branch County Fair far exceeded expectations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was a record breaking year for the 95th edition of the Branch County Fair. Fair Manager Alyssa Blonde says the turnout for this year's fair far exceeded expectations. The 202...
Brett Briscoe Aug 13, 2025

Bronson woman sentenced on drug charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 35-year old Amber Finley of Bronson has been sentenced to three to 20 years in prison after entering a guilty plea on drug charges stemming from her arrest in January. Finley pl...
Brett Briscoe Aug 13, 2025 photovs / Depositphotos.com

Coldwater man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting teenage girl
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man arrested back in April for having inappropriate sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison after pleading no contest t...
Brett Briscoe Aug 13, 2025 JanPietruszka / Depositphotos.com

Walsh reports to Commissioners on union talks and budget work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Board of Commissioners Tuesday that contract negotiations with unions representing county employees are heading in the right dir...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Sale of 2016 V.A. van approved by Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a request from the Veterans Affairs office Tuesday to sell a 2016 Ford Transit Van to Cole Ford Lincoln of Coldwater f...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page

New sentenced to a minimum 58 years in prison
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Alex New, a 55-year-old Branch County man, was sentenced Monday by Judge Bill O'Grady in 15th Circuit Court to a minimum of 58 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor, f...
Brett Briscoe Aug 12, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com

Jonesville Bar first to sell Yuengling draft beer in Michigan
JONESVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The much anticipated arrival Yuengling beer in Michigan arrived on Monday, and the first to offer the Pennsylvania product was Rosalie's Roadhouse in Jonesville. They had the h...
Brett Briscoe Aug 12, 2025

Coldwater mourns passing of longtime beloved teacher and coach
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - For years, Coach Fred Hobart was a staple on the sidelines and the classroom for Coldwater High School. He passed away last Wednesday at the age of 89. Hobart started teaching a...
Brett Briscoe Aug 12, 2025

Downtown Streetscape engineering contract approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A preliminary engineering contract for the U.S. 12 Downtown Coldwater Streetscape Project was approved Monday night by the Coldwater City Council. Spaulding DeDecker of Grand Ra...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Location of Jim Stout bandshell in Heritage Park approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the location of a bandshell and amphitheater in Heritage Park Monday night that will honor the late local entertainer, businessman and artist...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
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