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VA provides 1,678 home loans in Michigan totaling $433.5 million in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,678 home loans totaling $433.5 million in Michigan during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,262 home purchase loans in Michigan in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2024

There were 1,262 VA home purchase loans issued in Michigan in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $337.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Minnie Bittell earns first-team all-region honors in lacrosse

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2024

The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has recognized 128 student-athletes from Division II with selections to the All-Region teams for 2024. Among them, Minnie Bittell from Northern Michigan has been named a first-team all-region attacker.

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Senate candidate Rogers: 'Slotkin’s flip-flop on the border laughable if the results of her complacency hadn’t been so devastating to Michigan families'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2024

Mike Rogers, a U.S. Senate Candidate in Michigan, has expressed concern over the current border policies under President Biden. These policies, which are also supported by Rogers' opponent Elissa Slotkin, have allegedly allowed "millions" of people to enter the country, including potential "terrorist threats." Rogers made this statement to the Great Lakes Wire on May 14.

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Crystal Walker qualifies for NCAA track and field championships

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2024

Crystal Walker, representing Northern Michigan Outdoor Track & Field, has qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 100m hurdles. The announcement was made by the NCAA on Tuesday evening.

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Michigan reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending May 11

By A. N. Hart | May 12, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 4.

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Northern Michigan track & field concludes regular season at Fighting Chance Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | May 11, 2024

Five athletes from the Northern Michigan track and field team participated in the Fighting Chance Invite in Joliet, Illinois. This event marked the conclusion of their regular season before the NCAA Championships.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Michigan declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $267,730, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Michigan AG files complaint against campground owner for unlicensed operation

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has lodged a complaint against Daniel Courtemanche, the 68-year-old owner and operator of the Ugly RV Park in Pinconning. The complaint, filed in the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County, alleges that Courtemanche violated state laws by operating a campground without a preconstruction permit and license. He is also accused of installing and using non-compliant wastewater lagoons and creating a public nuisance.

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Northern Michigan track team wraps up penultimate regular season meet

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

The Northern Michigan track and field team concluded their penultimate regular season meet on Friday night. The athletes were divided between two locations in Illinois, with Madi Szymanski competing in Joliet and four other team members participating in Naperville.

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Michigan State Police concludes investigation into Samuel Sterling's death

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has concluded its investigation into the death of Mr. Samuel Sterling on April 17, 2024. The investigative report and all gathered evidence have been handed over to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for further review and potential criminal charges.

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Court denies Avid Telecom's bid to dismiss robocall lawsuit

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the United States District Court in Arizona rejected Avid Telecom’s multiple attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan lawsuit. The suit, brought forward by 49 attorneys general who are members of the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, was against Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C., doing business as Avid Telecom, its owner Michael D. Lansky and its vice-president, Stacey S. Reeves.

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Man sentenced for role in deadly fungal meningitis outbreak

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

Barry Cadden, the former owner of New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Framingham, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to 10-15 years' incarceration for his role in the deadly 2012 nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak. The sentencing was announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in the 44th Circuit Court in Livingston County. Cadden had previously pled no contest to 11 counts of involuntary manslaughter in March.

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Michigan Public Health Institute seeks proposals for job specification review

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

The Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to review and update its job specifications.

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Court orders Zimba Dairy to stop discharging waste into state waters

By Great Lakes Wire | May 10, 2024

The 54th Circuit Court in Tuscola County has issued a preliminary injunction against Zimba Dairy, Inc. (Zimba), directing the concentrated animal feeding operation to cease discharging wastewater from its three locations into state waters, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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OhioGuidestone hosts quality of life workshops at Tyler's Redemption Place

By Great Lakes Wire | May 9, 2024

OhioGuidestone, a leader in community behavioral healthcare in Ohio, is hosting two quality of life programs at Tyler’s Redemption Place in Summit County.

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Michigan AG seeks legal proposals against fossil fuel industry's climate impact

By Great Lakes Wire | May 9, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that the Department will begin seeking proposals from attorneys and law firms to serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General. The selected candidates will pursue litigation related to the climate change impacts caused by the fossil fuel industry on behalf of the State of Michigan.

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10.25 million settlement reached with five wireless carriers over deceptive advertising

By Great Lakes Wire | May 9, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $10.25 million settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership (doing business as Verizon Wireless), and TracFone Wireless, Inc. The settlement concludes investigations by state attorneys general into deceptive and misleading advertising practices by these wireless carriers.

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AG Nessel opposes DTE's proposed 10% gas rate hike and private jet costs

By Great Lakes Wire | May 9, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony on Tuesday before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), criticizing several requests from DTE Gas in its latest rate case. Nessel argued that the majority of the company's proposed $266 million rate hike, which would represent a nearly ten percent increase for residential customers, is excessive and unnecessary.

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Attorney General warns Michigan residents of post-storm scams

By Great Lakes Wire | May 8, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a reminder to residents about the prevalence of scams that often follow severe weather events. This comes as several municipalities in west Michigan deal with the aftermath of recent storms.