Jim Measel

1 week ago | wtvbam.com | Jim Measel

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – An indoor golf simulator business in downtown Coldwater is on the market. Birdies and Brews, which is on the second floor at 47 West Chicago above the Blush & Ivory Bridal Company, is being sold after opening in October of 2022. A post last week on the Birdies and Brews Facebook page says the turnkey golf simulator business comes with top-tier equipment, a loyal customer base, and all branding, social accounts, and systems in place.

2 weeks ago | wtvbam.com | Jim Measel

UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – The Union City Chargers baseball team completed the Big 8 Conference portion of their schedule on Friday evening by sweeping Stockbridge 10-0 and 11-2 at Alumni Field. Union City’s Eli Payne was the winning pitcher in the first game as he struck out 11 and tossed a two hitter. The Chargers broke the game open with a six run second inning as they sent 11 batters to the plate. Every batter in the Chargers lineup reached base at least once.

2 weeks ago | wtvbam.com | Jim Measel

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Matthew Glaser has resigned as Branch County Chief Public Defender after serving in the position since 2019. No immediate reason was given for his sudden resignation which was effective immediately on Thursday morning. Glaser’s resignation was added to the Branch County Board of Commissioners work session just a couple of hours before their meeting began.

2 weeks ago | wtvbam.com | Jim Measel

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A bid on the type of wood that will be used for the furniture in the renovated Branch County courtrooms was brought forward by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday. The Commissioners brought forward a request from Administrator Frank Walsh that Maple Wood be used in all three courtrooms at a cost of just over $181,000. Formal action is expected to be taken during the Commissioners regular meeting next Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | wtvbam.com | Jim Measel

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Coldwater School Superintendent Paul Flynn presented a timeline to the district’s Board of Education on Monday night for a possible bond proposal that would be used to fund high school building renovations. The district hopes to put a bond question on the ballot in May of 2026. TMP Architecture has been working with the district on plans to upgrade Coldwater High School which was constructed in the mid 50’s and expanded in the early 90’s.