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Request for 22 West Pearl special land use permit approved by Coldwater Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use Permit request on Monday night for proposed residential housing in the historic building at 22 West Pearl Street. The permit is needed since the property is located within the C-2 Central Business District. Grace Roberts represented...
My Freakin’ Pizza gets $25K boost from state
STURGIS – A Sturgis restaurant is one of more than 30 recipients of a state-issued grant to support small businesses. A $25,000 award was issued to My Freakin’ Pizza, a downtown eatery that opened in May. Malinda and Christopher Merrill, who own My Freakin’ Pizza, submitted a grant request in hopes of securing funding to help offset the cost of a new pizza oven. ...
Undersheriff warns of high water levels
CENTREVILLE – With the recent rain and high water levels, St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman is asking St. Joseph County boaters to refrain from causing wakes until water levels recede. Bingaman said many area lakes and streams are at high levels following the excessive amount of rainfall over the past two weeks. High lake levels make boating more hazardous, and boaters and anglers should prepare for these conditions by using extra caution, Bingaman said. ...
While his challenger alleged he violates state law holding two elected offices, Hazelbaker said that's untrue
BRANCH COUNTY — Jessica Green, who is running for District 1 on the county commission this August, claims her opponent, incumbent commissioner Randall Hazelbaker, violates state law by serving on both the Coldwater City Council and Branch County Commission. While attending the Elk’s Veterans Day event on Saturday, Green...
Vendors Wanted for Saturday Sept 21 Apple Fest
Coldwater, MI– Vendors selling locally-grown apples, crafts, and food trucks are wanted to dot the downtown landscape on Saturday Sept 21 when the City of Coldwater hosts the annual Apple Fest. Festival Coordinator Mariah Welke said, “"Apple Fest is the place to be this fall for shopping, eating, gathering...
MDOT rep says Branch County Airport’s economic impact is 5th highest in state
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A representative from the Michigan Department of Transportation Aviation Unit told Branch County Commissioners during their work session last Thursday that the Branch County Memorial Airport is one of the highest ranked airports in the State of Michigan. Hilary Hoose said there are approximately 208...
Commissioners hear opioid settlement requests from Pines and 2-1-1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Board of Commissioners heard a pair of requests for the 18-year allocation of opioid settlement funds during last Thursday’s work session. Sue Germann from Pines Behavioral Health requested $6-point-5 million. She said there were different types of drugs that are available...
Historic preservation grants go to 7 Michigan communities
FLAT ROCK — Seven Michigan communities have been awarded funding from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Grants totaling $250,000 will benefit local preservation and community planning goals in Charlevoix, Coldwater, Detroit, Flat Rock, Holland, Livonia and Washtenaw County. The grants represent awards from the federal Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)-Certified Local Government (CLG) program administered by SHPO. According to a new release, Flat Rock’s funding will be used to contract with the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) to host...
Contributions accepted at Patronicity for Sturgis downtown lighting project
Sturgis “Electric City” lighting project is live at crowdfunding site Patronicity. Each dollar donated is matched by the state, up to $50,000. The contribution period closes Aug. 12. DDA received approval to use grant funding from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s public spaces allocation. That provides a $50,000 grant...
Paving a path forward: LaGrange County develops trails master plan
LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) — In order to plan for the future, LaGrange County is seeking public input. LaGrange County Trails and the LaGrange County Community Foundation have partnered together to develop a master plan for the area’s trails system. The groups are inviting residents to attend one...
VanBoxel leaves Coldwater after 15 months of being City Planner and Director of Neighborhood Services
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – After being on the job for 15 months, Jake VanBoxel is no longer the City of Coldwater’s City Planner and Director of Neighborhood Services. City Manager Keith Baker did not give a reason for his departure during Monday night’s Planning Commission meeting. There...
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