Welcome to Ovid Township
Ovid Township is located in south-central Branch County in the south-central region of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Ovid Township is bordered on the north by Coldwater Township, on the west by Bethel Township, on the south by Kinderhook Township, and on the east by Algansee Township. The township is primarily rural and agricultural in character. Interstate 69 bisects the township connecting it to the cities of Coldwater and Lansing to the north and Angola and Fort Wayne, Indiana to the south.
Samuel Baker established the first settlement in Ovid in July 1836. In the spring of 1837, the legislature officially organized the township.
Lakes are a dominant feature of Ovid Township. They are scattered throughout the 36 square miles. However, one lake, in particular, Coldwater Lake, has a significant impact on the township. Coldwater Lake has a surface area of 1,610 acres, 1,292 of which are located in Ovid Township. It is the largest of many lakes in the township, it is at the southern end of a chain of lakes that stretch across Branch County.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
At the request of Branch County, State of Michigan, and by the authority conferred on the Department of Natural Resources by Sections 10-12 of Part 801 of PA 451 of 1994, as amended MCL 324.80110 – MCL 324.80112 a hearing will be held at Branch County Courthouse, 31 Division Street, Coldwater, MI 49036 at 6 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
At this hearing, the DNR will gather information from the public concerning watercraft controls on the waters of Long Lake, Branch County.
Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact the county Administrator at 517-279-4301 a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.
All interested persons are invited to attend and offer comments orally at the public hearing. Interested persons unable to attend this hearing may submit written comments by email no later than 5 PM October 23, 2026. Mailed comments must be postmarked no later than October 20th.
DNR, Law Enforcement – Attn: Lt Thomas Wanless – 525 W Allegan Street – Lansing, MI 48933 – DNR-LED-RecSafety@michigan,gov
The Lakeland Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking medical first responders (MFRs), as well as volunteer firefighters – training is available. If interested, please contact Chief Dave Smith at lakelandfiredept@yahoo.com.