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Tuesday storm causes extensive damage at Countryside Mobile Court
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) – Several residents of the Countryside Mobile Court on North Fillmore Road lost their homes on Tuesday night as the park was devastated by a severe thunderstorm. Park Owner Marilyn Ostrander said in a Facebook post they were grateful to Modern Tree Solutions and Your...
Coldwater Twp. mobile home park nailed by Tuesday's severe weather
COLDWATER TWP. — A line of severe weather crossed Branch County about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, causing severe damage to Countryside Mobile Court at 191 North Fillmore Road in Coldwater Township. Owner Marilyn Ostrander said five of the 25 mobile homes were unlivable, and four others needed repairs. “Thankfully, no one was injured," she...
Shipshewana Trading Place - Flea Market
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Shipshewana Trading Place was founded in 1922, now with over 100 years in business they have earned the recognition of being the Midwest’s Largest Flea Market. Our INsight team heads out to the Shipshewana Trading Place to chat...
UC Park Board recommends to Village Council addition of dog park
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – The Village of Union City could soon have a dog park. The Union City Park Board voted on Wednesday to recommend to the Village Council the addition of a dog park on the west side of Riverview Park. According to a post on the...
Thursday is the last Hops on Monroe for the summer
COLDWATER — Thursday evening ends the fifth season of Hops on Monroe, the city’s popular summer street party. Starting as COVID-19 began to restrict attendance, crowds grew to enjoy the music, food trucks, tables, and games that filled closed-off Monroe Street Between U.S.12 and Pearl from 5 to 9 p.m. ...
Find friends and sing! Join the Branch County Community Chorus
BRANCH COUNTY — If you like to sing, here is your chance to join the Branch County Community Chorus at an open house rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, located at 27 East Chicago St. in Coldwater. The chorus, sponsored through Kellogg Community College, is directed by Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard, professor of vocal music and music area coordinator at KCC. ...
Notice to Residents – Drinking Water Info
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – THREE RIVERS, MI. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD IN YOUR DRINKING WATER. Public Info (PDF) | Steps to Reduce Exposure | Additional Resources. CITY OF THREE RIVERS HAS EXCEEDED THE ACTION LEVEL FOR LEAD. Lead can cause serious health and development problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Please read this information closely to see what you can do to reduce lead in your drinking water.
More work approved for Branch County Children's Museum as it hopes for record attendance
COLDWATER — The Children's Museum of Branch County will spend nearly $10,000 to reduce noise in its building at 58-60 West Chicago, according to museum executive director Shana Grife. The landlord, the Downtown Development Authority board, approved the project after it spent $22,580 improving the exterior of the three-story brick building. ...
Flynn gives Browne Aquatic Center update to Coldwater School Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater Community Schools Superintendent Paul Flynn told the district’s Board of Education on Monday that discussions are continuing concerning the operation of the Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center. It was revealed earlier this summer that the operation of the pool was in the red...
DDA Board approves request to reduce noise in Museum multipurpose room
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In an effort to reduce noise in the multipurpose room at the Children’s Museum of Branch County, the Downtown Development Authority Board approved a request from the Museum on Wednesday to install a drop ceiling in the room. Children’s Museum Executive Director Shana Grife...
Fall Hydrant Flushing to Begin September 16
Coldwater, MI – Starting Monday, September 16, Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) crews will begin their semi-annual hydrant flushing throughout the City of Coldwater. Hydrant flushing will take place from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM each day, and will finish on Friday, September 20. While hydrant flushing takes...
BUSINESS BEAT: Tappenden provides update to DDA on downtown buildings
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater Main Street Director Audrey Tappenden updated the Downtown Development Authority Board on the status of some downtown buildings during their Wednesday morning meeting. A special use permit was recently approved for the building at 22 West Pearl for a ground floor residential unit. Tappenden...
Commissioners approve Blackhawk Mill Pond special assessment resolution
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a resolution on Tuesday that would set up a special assessment district in order to fund a study for the level of the Blackhawk Mill Pond. The total assessment spread out over two years would be about...
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