Coldwater, MI

An off-duty St. Joseph County corrections officer is facing a drunken driving charge. The Sturgis Journal/Coldwater Daily Reporter reported Monday afternoon that Brandy Sue Renee Galarza, 48, of Centreville, is facing drunken driving charges following a crash in Three Rivers on August 4. Galarza allegedly rear-ended a pickup truck on South Main Street in Three …

Sally J Case, born July 22, 1947 in Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater at the age of 79. Sally was a dedicated and caring individual who touched the lives of those around her through her quiet strength, helping spirit, and steadfast devotion to her …

A new Director of Public Safety has been tabbed for the City of Coldwater. It’s a familiar face as Deputy Chief of Police Patrick Beeman will take over the post. The city announced the move recently. Beeman has better than 30 years of service with the Coldwater Police Department, having served in patrol, investigative, supervisory …

A Branch County Visiting Circuit Judge has barred an Indiana man from arguing intoxication should excuse his actions. Judge Amy Ronayne Krause ruled Zachary Adams, 46, of Ft. Wayne, cannot present evidence or argument claiming voluntary intoxication as a defense. Adams is accused of a deadly 2024 boat collision on Coldwater Lake which claimed the …

COLDWATER, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - 38-year-old semi driver Robert Craig is charged with open murder, operating while intoxicated causing death and reckless ...

The driver, 38-year-old Robert Craig, is being charged in connection with the June 4 crash on I-69 in Coldwater Township.

A 25-year-old Coldwater man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Friday night. Patrick Beeman, Coldwater Deputy Police Chief, said the accident happened on South Clay Street near Darling Drive around 11:30 p.m. The man was walking in the northbound lane of Clay when he was struck by a vehicle being driven by …

Gail A. Routsong, age 81, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at ProMedica/Insight Hospital in Coldwater. She was born December 24, 1944 in Richmond, MI a daughter to the late Art and Elizabeth (Furstenau) Hebel. On July 4, 1969 in Richmond, she married Jerry H. Routsong. He preceded her in death May 13, …