Ghost hunting program OK’d by township

Brandon Twp.- Bring on the ghosts. The township board approved by a 5-1 vote at their May 7 meeting a plan by the library to host a ghost hunting program in one of the township’s inactive cemeteries. Library Assistant/Information Technology Specialist Ben Peterson made the request after the library received opposition to a plan to […]

Craft show

Goodrich- Genesys Hospice is asking locals to get a little crafty in helping them raise funds. The first of what is planned to become an annual craft show and fund fair to is slated to take place 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on May 19 and 20 on the grounds of the Care Center, 7280 S. […]

School of Choice

Goodrich Area Schools will begin accepting applications from students in grades K-12 on May 21 for their school of choice program. This year, students from Livingston, Shiawassee, Saginaw, Tuscola, Lapeer and Oakland Counties are eligible to apply. The district will enroll 21 students from these counties, in addition to the 21 they will accept from […]

Robotics Team fundraiser

The Goodrich High School Robotics Team will host a fundraiser, 4-9 p.m. on May 23 at Italia Gardens in Davison. Both take-out customers and customers who choose to dine-in can support the team by telling a restaurant employee they are there in support of the Goodrich High School Robotics Team.

Home invasion suspect nabbed

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office authorized a warrant May 3 against Jeffrey Shane Nunnery, 35, of Orion for second degree home invasion and possession of burglary tools stemming from an April 27 home invasion in the 3900 block of Olde Farm Lane in Brandon Township. Nunnery, currently in the Kent County Jail, is accused of […]

Local officers recognized by county

Brandon Twp.- Among the police officers recognized during the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office annual awards ceremony May 9 were two who work to make the township safe. Brandon Substation Detective Chris Pacholski, as well as Brandon Deputy Mike Garrison and his K-9 partner Bodi, were honored at the ceremony. Pacholski received the sheriff’s special commendation […]

Township CDBG funds lower for ?07

Brandon Twp.- The township will receive $35,716 in Community Development Block Grant funds for 2007, slightly less than the inital projection of $36,788. The grant is given by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by Oakland County. The township board unanimously approved a revision of funds use at their May 7 […]

Human Touch Therapeutic Massage

Brandon Twp.- As a registered nurse and massage therapist, Lynn Sabbagh’s goal is the same? to help people feel better. In August, Sabbagh began her business, Human Touch Therapeutic Massage, LLC in Marr Chiropractic, located at 1770 S. Ortonville Road. ‘Therapeutic massage is more than just relaxation,? says Sabbagh, who is state licensed, nationally certified […]

Water sampling

Ortonville- Residents can have their water tested for bacteria (e.coli), as well as chemicals, for free. Water collection bottles are available at the village offices, 476 Mill St. Oakland County Health Division picks up water samples on Tuesday mornings and return results by mail within a few days at no charge. Residents should have taken […]

Mamon ride

The 10th annual Mamon Ride will be May 19 (rain date May 20). Area motorcyclists can participate in the police-escorted ride starting from either the Post Bar on M-24 Auburn Hills (across from the Palace) or from the Wal-Mart parking lot on M-81 and M-24 in Caro. The two parades will meet up at M-46 […]