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 […]

‘Together, people can make a difference?

Ortonville- Devin Kalisz was a single working mother and full-time student two years ago when the accident happened. The legal assistant was at a stop when she was rear-ended by a driver who was doing 50 mph. Kalisz hit her head on the steering wheel and dashboard, giving her an instant headache and neck pain. […]

Jackie Billings

Jackie Billings, of Goodrich, died May 4 at her residence. She was 48. Jackie was born in Flint on April 11, 1959 and was a resident of the Flint area all of her life. She married Donald Billings on April 30, 1977. Jackie was employed by St. Joseph and Genesys Medical Center for 19 years. […]

‘Blesstheir hearts?

Ortonville- Doris Warren has spent her life giving to others. On April 28, she was on the receiving end. The 82-year-old former missionary’s Oakwood Road residence was chosen as the project house for Rebuilding Together. About 30 volunteers, led by Ron and Carol Myers, painted Warren’s garage, replaced her back door, caulked and painted around […]

Township man charged with assault

A Brandon Township man was arrested April 27 after he called police to tell them he had just tried to cut off his girlfriend’s head. Robert Logan, 38, was arraigned in front of Magistrate Dan O’Brien on the same day in 52-2 District Court in Clarkston on charges of assault with intent to do great […]

Lighthouse of Oakland: ‘We give people hope?

Tom Stowell’s job is part of his life mission. Now, the lifelong Brandon Township resident who says he is lucky to have a job that matches his goals in life has taken a step up. Stowell was promoted to executive director of emergency services at Lighthouse of Oakland County last month. ‘I’m very happy,? says […]

Women plead guilty

Two Brandon Township women pleaded guilty and a third woman pleaded no contest to charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for their roles in a March 24 attack on a 21-year-old woman in the Clarkston Lakes Mobile Home Park. Jennifer White, 23, pleaded no contest and Kristen Gallus, […]