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DDA Board approves Children's Museum of Branch County mural and sunflower design
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority Board approved the design of a mural of flowers as well as the final design of a sunflower that will be installed on the side of the...
Jim Measel Jun 25, 2025 Courtesy of Elemental Artistry LLC and City of Coldwater

Downtown Coldwater building at 71 and 73 West Chicago once again for sale
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Economic Growth Alliance Director Audrey Tappenden told the Downtown Development Authority Board Wednesday morning that the property at 71 and 73 West Chicago has ...
Jim Measel Jun 25, 2025 71-73 West Chicago Street, Coldwater MI

Open house and second interviews for Quincy Community Schools superintendent candidates today
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The two finalists for superintendent with the Quincy Community Schools will have the chance to meet district residents and participate in second interview with the Board of Educati...
Ken Delaney Jun 25, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is kicking off 2025 Lock It Up campaign.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is kicking off their 2025 Lock It Up campaign. The Lock It Up campaign has partnered with local community agencies to dis...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2025

Small overcharging error caught on Branch County summer tax bills
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After what was called a minor overcharging error was discovered on Branch County's summer tax bills, taxpayers will get a credit when the winter tax bills are sent out. Branch C...
Jim Measel Jun 24, 2025 ChristianChan / Depositphotos.com

Investigation continues into fatal St Joseph County crash
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - We are learning more about an accident in St. Joseph County Sunday night that claimed the life of a 13-year-old girl. Michigan State Police say in addition to the the 13-...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2025

Summer events set to take over downtown Coldwater this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As we move through the first full week of summer, downtown Coldwater will be bustling with activities later this week into the weekend. The first Hops on Monroe is this Thursday...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2025 Courtesy Hops on Monroe - Downtown Coldwater Facebook page.

Coldwater Board of Education adopts 2025-2026 budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education formally approved the district's 2025-2026 budget Monday night. Chief Financial Officer Rachelle Roby said the budget had to b...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2025 Coldwater Community Schools Chief Financial Officer Rochelle Roby. Courtesy CCS You Tube Channel

Little River Railroad plans celebration for 20 years in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Little River Railroad will celebrate 20 years of operations in Coldwater on July 25, 26 and 27. To help facilitate safety during the event, the Coldwater City Council approv...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

City Council introduces North Willowbrook apartment agreement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced a sales agreement on Monday night with a Spring Lake development group who want to buy about 20 acres of city-owned land at 421 North Willo...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
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