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CHA Announces Flu Shot Clinics
(COLDWATER) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is offering flu vaccine clinics. Flu vaccines will be available at the Coldwater CHA office on October 23 from 8 AM until 4 PM. There will also be flu vaccines given at the Sturgis CHA office on October 26 from...
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Two Woman Injured In Coldwater Township Rollover Accident
(COLDWATER) - Two women were injured when the vehicle they were in rolled over.The Branch County Sheriff's Office was called out Wednesday at 1 PM to the area of North Union City Road and North Lake Drive in Coldwater Township.Deputies determined that a 63-year-old Coldwater woman was driving sou...
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Former Sturgis HR Director Issues Statement On Investigation
(STURGIS) - A former City of Sturgis employee has issued a statement about the investigation into the City. In the statement, released to Swick Broadcasting, Sonia Burkhead says she served as the Human Resources Manager/Director for Sturgis for approximately 20 months. During her...
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Goshen Woman Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash
(GOSHEN) - A Goshen woman has been sentenced following a drunk driving crash into an Amish buggy. Elkhart County Court officials say Jakaila Miracle was sentenced to nine years after she pled guilty the felony counts of failure to remain at the scene of an accident; three counts ...
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Detroit-Area Man Arrested Following Multi-County Theft Investigation
(BRANCH COUNTY) - A Detroit-area man has been arrested following an extensive criminal investigation.Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship says the investigation involved a stolen trailer, multiple search warrants, and cooperation among several local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies....
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Michigan Jobless Rate Unchanged In September
(LANSING) - Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged over the month of September. Information released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget says the State's unemployment rate stayed at 5%. Employment fell by 27,000 over the mont...
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Bronson City Council Votes Down U.S. 12 Project
(BRONSON) - The Bronson City Council voted down a "road diet" project for U.S. 12 during their meeting Monday. Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman says the Michigan Department of Transportation brought the proposed plan to the City. It would reduce U.S. 12 from four lanes down t...
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Perez Responds To Wickey’s Suggestion To Resign
(STURGIS) - Mayor Frank Perez responded to another suggestion that he resign. During Wednesday's Sturgis City Commission meeting, Commission Justin Wickey shared a message from former City Commission Chuck Huber that Perez needs to step down. Wickey then said that the right thing...
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Justin Wickey Calls For Frank Perez To Resign
(STURGIS) - Another member of the Sturgis City Commission has called for the resignation of Mayor Frank Perez. During Wednesday's meeting City Commissioner Justin Wickey shared a message he received in a phone call from former Second Precinct Commissioner Chuck Huber. Wickey...
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Early Morning Fire Damages Coldwater Business
(COLDWATER) - A fire early Tuesday morning damaged a Coldwater business. The Coldwater Fire Department was dispatched at 4:51 AM Tuesday for a fire at Coldwater Fresh Market, 373 North Willowbrook Road. Crews found heavy smoke inside the buildings and flames coming through a fron...
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