Don Reid

2 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Don ReidColdwater Daily ReporterColdwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) internet services were down for three days starting May 16 and will switch providers to Aspen Smart Networks. CBPU is considering a $6 refund for each of its 2,200 residential customers for the outage. Severe storms caused the outage by damaging power poles and disrupting both primary and secondary internet feeds.

2 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

The Coldwater Meijer store is undergoing a $6 million renovation that will be completed by October 7. Renovations include interior and exterior updates, such as new finishes, repainting, and parking lot re-striping. COLDWATER—After 25 years in Coldwater, Meijer store #179 is undergoing a $6 million face-lift and renovation. Customers see signs of the work in the store, which will remain open during construction, according to the building permit issued by the city of Coldwater on April 10.

3 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

Diners overflowed into the library area for the Wednesday 50s congregate meal at the Burnside Senior Center. Don Reid/Coldwater ReporterShort's Drive In provided "Brown Cows." root beer floats, to those attending the Wednesday themed congreat meal at the Burnside Center. Don Reid/Coldwater ReporterThe menu for the 50s congregate meal. Don Reid/Coldwater ReporterThe Burnside Center created a Mel's Diner to serve the seniors at the Wednesday themed congreate meal.

3 weeks ago | thedailyreporter.com | Don Reid

The annual ABC Challenge mud run will be held at the Branch County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 31. The event features a mile-and-a-half course with over 30 muddy obstacles. Participants range from ages 3 to adult, with varying registration fees. COLDWATER — Rain or shine, the Branch County Fairgrounds will be muddy on Saturday for the ABC Challenge for kids and adults.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Don Reid

BRANCH  COUNTY — County Administrator Frank Walsh told the county commission during a Thursday, May 22 meeting he met with Public Defender Matt Glaser that morning, who tendered his immediate resignation. Matt GlaserWalsh said Glaser requested the meeting. "I just want to thank Matt for his services as public defender. We don't discuss personnel issues with the public," Walsh said.