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Branch County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Branch County listed for $280,000 in June, up 1.8% from the previous month's $274,950, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price decreased 3% from $288,638. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
City of Coldwater receives just over four inches of rain in 24 hours
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County is busy drying out, after remnants of Hurricane Beryl dumped a tremendous amount of water on southern lower Michigan. At the end of the 24 hour period ending late Wednesday afternoon, the website raindrop.farm says the City of Coldwater received 4.03 inches of rain. Just south of the city on Old 27, the measurement was 4.65 inches.
Demolition of the old Branch County Jail could begin this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – With abatement work wrapping up yesterday, Branch County Administrator Bud Norman says demolition of the old Branch County Jail should begin this Friday or next Monday. The Branch County Board of Commissioners in May accepted a bid from Handy Excavating of Quincy for the work....
County commission to interview six candidates for county administrator July 30 and 31
BRANCH COUNTY — After a closed session Thursday, county commissioners selected six candidates from 38 for in-person interviews on July 30 and 31 to replace retiring administrator Bud Norman. Commissioners received resumes from all the candidates, so they were able to narrow the field to six in a closed 37-minute session. ...
Hope Café celebrates its second anniversary with MEDC Main Street grant
COLDWATER — Hope Café celebrated Tuesday's second anniversary with a $20,278 Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Match on Main grant. Kim Hemker, director of the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, opened the café in 2022, "creating a place where people could come and get information," in a non-intimidating atmosphere. ...
Here's what the Branch County sheriff candidates had to say during a community forum
No Democrats are in the one countywide race for sheriff, meaning the Republic primary winner will ultimately be elected. Three candidates continue to campaign with a presentation being held on Tuesday at the Branch County Board of Realtors monthly coffee at Hope Café. Sheriff John Pollack has announced his retirement.
Cole Ford and Consumers Energy step up EV charging efforts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – While one local car dealer has installed a number of fast chargers for electric vehicles, Consumers Energy says it expects to power 1,500 new fast charging locations for electric vehicles by the end of the decade. The forecast is part of Consumers Energy’s Transportation Electrification...
Bronson man arrested after allegedly leading police on chase through several townships
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – A 24-year-old Bronson man is in custody after leading police on a chase following an attempted traffic stop. The Branch County Sheriff’s Department says deputies attempted to stop the vehicle driven by Reece Alain Prough in Gilead Township around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. They say he sped away, with the pursuit traveling through several townships in the county.
COA Meals-On-Wheels reaches new records for clients and volunteers
BRANCH COUNTY — The Commission on Aging hit another milestone for its Meals-On-Wheels program at the end of June, signing up its 195th recipient for the five-day-a-week food service. COA food service manager Mike Searing said volunteers deliver hot food on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and frozen meals on...
Meet the 2024 The Daily Reporter Baseball Dream Team
BRANCH COUNTY – The Daily Reporter Dream Team is our attempt to recognize the best of the best in Branch County, those who rise above and beyond and lead with both their efforts on the field and their demeanor off. The following 16 players represent just that: the best...
Business Beat: BACC OJT program featured during July 18 forum for local employers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In an effort to bridge the gap between local talent and local companies, area employers will have the opportunity to discover partnership opportunities with the OJT (On the Job Training) program at the Branch Area Career Center at a forum Thursday, July 18 at 12:00 p.m.
Hope Café Receives $20,000 Match on Main Award and Celebrates Two Years Downtown
Coldwater, Mich. (July 9, 2024) – The Hope Café has been approved for a $20,278 grant from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Match on Main program, just in time for the café’s two-year anniversary in Downtown Coldwater. The Match on Main grant will help fund...
Flood watch issued as remnants of tropical system Beryl lift across the region
The potential of heavy rain continues to increase through Wednesday as the remnants of tropical system Beryl lift across the southern Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday. The greater potential of heavy rainfall is Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon.
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