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Florida man faces charges for alleged sexual assault from 2007

By Great Lakes Wire | May 23, 2025

Vincent Allen Payne, a 60-year-old resident of Valrico, Florida, was arraigned in Hillsdale's 2-B District Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor relative in 2007.

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Probationary periods in non-union workplaces clarified by ASE

By Great Lakes Wire | May 23, 2025

ASE conducts reviews of numerous employee handbooks annually, advising employers to update them at least once a year for compliance and accuracy.

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Michigan Lottery offices closed for Memorial Day

By Great Lakes Wire | May 23, 2025

In recognition of Memorial Day, the Michigan Lottery has announced that its headquarters in Lansing and all regional offices will be closed on Monday, May 26.

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Copper Shores receives over $20M from AG Nessel after Portage Health shortfall

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has designated Copper Shores Community Health Foundation as the recipient of over $20 million in charitable funds.

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Attorney General Nessel secures injunction against dismantling Department of Education

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction to halt the dismantling of the Department of Education.

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NMU announces inductees for Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Department of Athletics has announced the 2025 inductees to the NMU Sports Hall of Fame.

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West Michigan real estate events highlight regional growth

By Great Lakes Wire | May 22, 2025

Members of the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS participated in several spring events that highlighted growth and development in West Michigan.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 603 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 202 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan AG Nessel issues statement on passing of ex-Chief Justice Michael Cavanagh

By Great Lakes Wire | May 21, 2025

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a statement regarding the death of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Cavanagh. “Justice Cavanagh’s decades of service on the Michigan Supreme Court reflected what it truly means to be...

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Michigan sees 77 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Information industry during 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in Michigan submitted 77 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Average VA home loan amount in Michigan increases in Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Michigan during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $284,203, a 0.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Northern Michigan adds Charlie Miller from transfer portal

By Great Lakes Wire | May 19, 2025

Matt Majkrzak, head coach of the Northern Michigan Men's Basketball team, has announced the addition of Charlie Miller from the transfer portal.

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Job market challenges persist for class of 2025 amid modest raises

By Great Lakes Wire | May 17, 2025

According to the March 2025 Mercer QuickPulse U.S. Compensation Planning Survey, involving over 800 U.S. organizations, employers delivered an average merit increase of 3.2% in 2025.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan average $293,556 for Q4

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $293,556, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NMU honors student-athletes for academic excellence with Chi Alpha Sigma induction

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) has honored 114 student-athletes for their academic achievements by inducting them into the Chi Alpha Sigma (ΧΑΣ) 2025 National College Athlete Honor Society.

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St. Joseph County man convicted of criminal sexual conduct

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Yesterday, a jury in St. Joseph County found Geral Whitney, 69, guilty of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

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Furniture store partners with local businesses for community event

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

On the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers interviewed Ehab Awad, Chief Operating Officer of Best Furniture Outlet in Lansing.

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Coalition opposes moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general in opposition to an amendment recently added by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee to the federal budget reconciliation bill.

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Michigan's AG secures injunction for release of withheld public health funds

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 24 attorneys general, has secured a preliminary injunction mandating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release nearly $11 billion in public health grants...

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Employers urged to enhance postpartum benefits amid growing demand

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Postpartum recovery is a critical period for new mothers, impacting their physical, emotional, and professional wellbeing.