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Bronson, Burr Oak and Colon firefighters battle Bronson Twp house fire
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Firefighters from Bronson, Burr Oak and Colon had to battle a fully involved house fire on Thursday morning. The fire was reported at around 6:00 a.m. at a residence on Prairie River Road south of U.S. 12. Scanner traffic indicated all of the occupants...
Burr Oak Heritage Days 2024 celebrating with circus theme
BURR OAK – Community pride will be on display this weekend, as St. Joseph County’s smallest community hosts its annual festival. Burr Oak Heritage Days 2024, a four-day celebration starting today, has adopted the theme “Living in a Small Town Can be a Circus.” ...
Kalamazoo-area officials urge Whitmer to appeal FEMA's aid denial for the May 7 storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the May 7 severe storms and tornados in Southwest Michigan. The declaration would’ve unlocked financial assistance for businesses and families trying to rebuild in Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph...
County road millage back before voters Aug. 6
CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County’s registered voters are less than two weeks from deciding the fate of a millage renewal sought by the county’s road commission. At stake Aug. 6 is a request whether to renew 1 mill to maintain funding for the Centreville-based agency. Road commission manager John Lindsey said the 1 mill...
Kuk receives high marks as city manager
STURGIS - Confidence in Sturgis City Manager Andrew Kuk was reflected Wednesday in the results of his annual performance evaluation. Mayor Frank Perez said Kuk received a positive review of his work as city manager during a recent closed session. The city manager's performance evaluation is a constructive review of the city manager’s...
2024 Branch County Fair Court announced, queen and king program on August 4
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The members of the 2024 Branch County Fair court have been announced by fair organizers. The four queen candidates are Elly Brewer, Alexa Graham, Alivia Burlingame and Olivia Uren. This year’s Fair King will be Cameron Converse as he was the only boy to submit...
Veysey takes over as Economic Development Coordinator for BCEGA
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – After multi tasking for over a year, Coldwater Main Street Director Audrey Tappenden now has some help. She told the Downtown Development Authority Board on Wednesday that Erin Veysey has taken over as Economic Development Coordinator for the Branch County Economic Growth Alliance. Tappenden became...
BUSINESS BEAT: Glo Studio 1st anniversary block party set for August 9
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Glo Studio in downtown Coldwater will be celebrating its first anniversary with what is being called a “Wheels and Wellness” block party in downtown Coldwater. They got permission from the Coldwater City Council this past Monday night to hold the August 9 event.
Consumers Energy to remove osprey nest
GIRARD TWP. — An almost full-size osprey chick is sometimes visible in the family nest on a Consumers Energy power pole along Union City Road. Locals who watch out for the osprey are unsure if there are one or two chicks this year. ...
Coldwater's Bates takes runner-up honors at APA Champonships
LAS VEGAS – Coldwater resident Ron Bates continues to make a name for himself at the American Poolplayers Association (APA) championships held in Las Vegas back in early May, taking runner-up honors in his bracket For Bates, winning at the pool table is not a rare thing, as the Coldwater resident has won countless matchups throughout his life, including placing in the top three at the APA National Championships a total of five times, including a championship...
Peyton Render honored with the return of All Day Baseball
STURGIS — Saturday was an emotional day for a couple of reasons at Spence Field in Sturgis. All Day Baseball made its return to the diamonds, moving over to the new Spence Field complex across town. It was the first time the event was played in seven years, bringing back plenty of participants from its past. ...
Slain Melvindale Police officer had Coldwater ties
COLDWATER — Members of the local Arab community are mourning the death of slain Melvindale Police Officer and former Coldwater resident Mohamed Said, 23. Monday, Coldwater City Councilman Chad Johnson took part in the search for and capture of the alleged killer. ...
BCCF receives $60,000 W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant to address childcare issues
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Community Foundation has announced it has received a $60,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to establish and lead a local implementation team aimed at tackling childcare access issues in Branch County. A Branch County Community Foundation press release states the “initiative...
Beware: MI Residents Warned To Avoid These Items Attracting Ticks
Summertime in Michigan means spending more time outdoors and there are more pests to be aware of. One of those pests includes ticks, which are causing concern for residents in the Great Lakes State as cases of Lyme disease rise. And experts are warning Michigan residents to avoid certain items that could attract ticks and lead to potentially deadly bug bites.
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