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Brian Calley and Sarah Miller provided important updates on the Earned Sick Time Act during the recent Small Business Briefing.

M-46 roadwork postponed due to snow; new start date set for February 20

Due to heavy snowfall, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has delayed roadwork initially scheduled for today on M-46 east of Sandusky in Sanilac County.

NMU athletics prepares for busy week of competitions

Northern Michigan University (NMU) has a busy week ahead with various athletic events scheduled from February 19 to February 24, 2025.

Chadwick Mobley pleads no contest to murder charges in Andrea Eilber case

Chadwick Mobley, 44, has entered a No Contest plea to charges of First-Degree Murder, Felony Murder, and Felony Firearm in connection with the 2011 murder of Andrea Eilber.

NMU ski team triumphs at Midwest Regional Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) alpine ski team achieved a significant victory at the 2025 Midwest Regional Championships in Marquette, Michigan.

NMU women’s Nordic ski team competes at CCSA Conference Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2025

The NMU women's Nordic ski team concluded their participation in the CCSA Conference Championships at the Tech Trails in Houghton, Michigan.

NMU men’s nordic ski team shines at CCSA Conference Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 16, 2025

The NMU men's nordic ski team concluded their participation in the 2025 CCSA Conference Championships with strong performances in the 7.5k classic race, securing the top two positions.

IT expert highlights importance of layered security and backups for small businesses

Michael Rogers, in this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, converses with Blaine Tillander, owner of Granite Networks and a member of SBAM’s Leadership Council.

The role of managers in effective team communication during onboarding

Managers have a vital role in helping employees develop their careers and acting as communicators between departments and teams.

Kraftson finishes fourth as NMU competes in CCSA Championship

The NMU men's nordic ski team participated in the conference championship in Houghton, Michigan, with a 20k mass start event.

Northern Michigan women's basketball secures second place after defeating Ferris State

An intense game against Ferris State saw the Northern Michigan women's basketball team extend their winning streak to five games with a decisive 75-48 victory on Senior Day.

Dybwad leads NMU women’s nordic ski team to victory at CCSA Championship

The NMU women's nordic ski team began their conference championship weekend in Houghton with the mass start 20k event.

NMU ski teams excel on day one of regional championships

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) alpine ski teams had a strong performance on the first day of the 2025 MCSA Regional Championships at Marquette Mountain.

Northern Michigan falls short against Ferris State Bulldogs

The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team experienced a challenging game against No. 20 Ferris State, resulting in a 91-84 loss at Vandament Arena.

Nessel joins legal fight against Trump’s military ban on transgender people

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a group of 20 state attorneys general to support a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender individuals from military service.

MDOT begins major reconstruction of M-14/I-96 in Wayne County

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to commence a substantial reconstruction project on M-14/I-96 in Livonia and Plymouth Township, Wayne County.

Bipartisan deal reached in Michigan on minimum wage; discussions on sick time continue

As the deadline for the implementation of Michigan's minimum wage and Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) approaches on February 21, a bipartisan agreement has been reached regarding minimum wage, while discussions on ESTA continue.

Implementing effective business systems can boost productivity

Entrepreneurs and small business owners often face overwhelming to-do lists, with tasks ranging from client work to bookkeeping.

Court affirms convictions against Clio man for sexual assaults on underage girl

This week, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the convictions and sentences of John Digiacomo, 61, from Clio.

Michigan reports first pediatric flu deaths; urges vaccination