Don Reid

Coldwater

Reporter at The Daily Reporter (Coldwater, MI)

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Coldwater and Bronson to host egg hunts for Easter 2025

1 week ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Bronson and Coldwater, Michigan, will host Easter egg hunts on Saturday. Bronson's hunt at Kiwanis Park starts at 1 p.m. and includes a bike giveaway. Coldwater's new Ecumenical Easter Egg Hunt takes place from 9 a.m. to noon near Four Corners Park. Bronson and Coldwater are hosting Easter egg hunts Saturday for the communities. Coldwater features a new ecumenical Easter Egg Hunt off Four Corners Park between 9 a.m. and noon. Coldwater will close off Church Street between Marshall and N.
DTE breaks ground on Cold Creek solar farm near Coldwater

1 week ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

The $194 million project will generate millions in tax revenue for the county over the 25-year lease term. The solar park is part of Ford's commitment to using 100% carbon-free energy in its Michigan plants. COLDWATER TWP. — DTE Energy and Ford Motor Company executives, with local officials, broke ground Tuesday on the 100-megawatt Cold Creek Solar Park off Jonesville Road.
Coldwater council OKs contracts for summer street work, community projects

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Don Reid

COLDWATER — The City Council on Monday night approved street bids, a downtown sound system, a master plan contractor, a native plant garden, and a second Story Walk installation before holding a 2025-26 budget workshop. Street bidsPavement Maintenance Systems of Indianapolis was the only bidder for $208,892 to micro-surface eight city streets this summer with State Act 51 and the Local Street Fund.
Coldwater council OKs contracts for summer street work, community projects

1 week ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Coldwater City Council approved bids for street repairs and a downtown sound system. Council also approved a native plant garden project and a Story Walk installation. A contract was awarded for the city's five-year master plan update. COLDWATER — The City Council on Monday night approved street bids, a downtown sound system, a master plan contractor, a native plant garden, and a second Story Walk installation before holding a 2025-26 budget workshop.
Sherwood Twp. man's death in Indiana jail under investigation

1 week ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

William Howard Ellis, 37, was found dead in his cell at the LaGrange County Jail on Saturday afternoon. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an independent investigation into the death. An investigation is underway into the death of William Howard Ellis, 37, of Sherwood Township, Michigan, after he was found dead in his cell at the LaGrange County Jail in Indiana Saturday afternoon.
Quincy schools hire MASB for superintendent search. How much will process cost?

1 week ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

The Quincy School Board hired Mark Palmer from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) to lead the search for a new superintendent. The board chose MASB over a competing proposal due to its emphasis on community involvement and prior experience training the board. QUINCY — The Quincy School Board voted during a special meeting Thursday to hire Mark Palmer from the Michigan Association of School Boards to search for a replacement for retiring Superintendent Marc Kramer.
Coldwater Twp. Sunrise Rotary gets MDHHS Hometown Health Hero award

2 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Don ReidColdwater Daily ReporterThe Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary received a 2025 Hometown Health Hero award for their community health contributions. The club supported Habitat for Humanity, ESL classes, and participated in the COVID-19 task force. As part of Public Health Week in Michigan, the Coldwater Township Sunrise Rotary received a 2025 Hometown Health Hero award from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. MDHHS Director Elizabeth Hertel announced the awards Thursday.
Coldwater Lake to remember 60th anniversary of deadly Palm Sunday tornadoes

2 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Don ReidColdwater Daily ReporterThe 60th anniversary of the second deadliest tornado outbreak in Michigan history, which occurred on Palm Sunday, 1965, is being commemorated. Two tornadoes hit Coldwater Lake within 20 minutes of each other, resulting in 19 deaths and widespread destruction. The 1965 Palm Sunday outbreak was a rare supercell event, unlike the more common quasi-linear convective systems.
New Branch County Veterans Affairs officer reports no impact from DOGE cuts

3 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Don ReidColdwater Daily ReporterNick Easterling, Branch County's new Veteran Affairs officer, reports no significant changes in federal VA services after a month in his position. Easterling acknowledges some delays in appointments and transportation due to renovations and staffing shortages. The county Veterans Affairs office seeks increased funding to hire additional staff to assist veterans with services and benefits.
Quincy's resigned village manager will assist temporary replacement during interim

3 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Ryan Smead was appointed as Quincy's temporary village manager following Brittany Butler's resignation. Smead will be paid $30 an hour for two days of work per week until a full-time replacement is found. Butler resigned after facing social media attacks and will receive half of her unused PTO for assisting Smead with the transition.