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News from October 2024

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Annual CAR-Mazing Race brings fun to participants

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The inaugural CAR-Mazing Race took place on October 17, bringing together eight teams in a competition for the top prize. The team "Pretty In Pink," consisting of Angela Bono, Anne Ficeli, Katie Lovley, and Courtney Mulica, emerged victorious. The event was organized by Kirt Ojala and Carolyn Boji.

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L'Esperance shines with hat trick earning GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 21, 2024

Justina L'Esperance has been named the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week following her impressive performance in Northern Michigan University's 4-1 victory over Ferris State. During the match, L'Esperance scored three goals and provided an assist, totaling seven points for the game. This achievement marks her first career hat trick and sets a new personal record for single-game points, surpassing her previous best of four.

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Tynan Ewart earns CCHA Defenseman of the Week honor

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 21, 2024

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has announced its Players of the Week for October 17-19. Tynan Ewart from Northern Michigan has been recognized as the Defenseman of the Week.

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NMU sports teams experience mixed results over competitive weekend

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 21, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics had a busy weekend from October 18 to October 20, with several teams competing in various sports.

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Small Business Briefing highlights certification for veterans and election updates

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 21, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to today’s show! Here’s what is on the agenda: New certification offering for veterans, election updates, and policy updates.

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Michigan AG warns telecom company over suspected illegal robocall traffic

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 21, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, in collaboration with 50 other state attorneys general, has issued a warning to iDentidad Advertising Development, LLC. The company, also known as iDentidad Telecom, is accused of transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic. "More than just an annoyance, illegal robocalls can result in scams that hurt Michigan residents," said Nessel. She emphasized the importance of holding businesses accountable for their role in these activities.

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2023-24 School Year Enrollment: 102,387 6th-grade students welcomed in Michigan schools

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 20, 2024

There were 102,387 6th-grade students in Michigan schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to reports from the Michigan Department of Education.

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NMU women's soccer team falls to Davenport ending unbeaten streak

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 20, 2024

The NMU women's soccer team experienced a rare defeat on Sunday afternoon, falling 1-0 to Davenport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This marks only the third time this season that the Wildcats have been held scoreless.

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VA provides 1,896 home loans in Michigan totaling $537 million in Q3

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,896 home loans totaling $537 million in Michigan during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rockhurst ends Northern Michigan's six-game winning streak in volleyball

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The Northern Michigan volleyball team experienced a setback on Saturday afternoon, losing to Rockhurst in four sets at the Midwest Conference Crossover Tournament. This defeat halted the team's six-game winning streak. Despite the loss, Northern Michigan finished with a 2-1 record at the tournament.

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Wildcats fall short against Seawolves in Marquette

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The Wildcats faced a challenging game in their home-opening weekend, resulting in a 5-3 loss to the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves. The match was notable for Aidyn Hutchinson, Tynan Ewart, and Anthony Cliche, who each scored their first collegiate goals for the Wildcats.

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Accessibility in hybrid and remote learning solutions: ensuring inclusivity

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

Over the past year, there has been a significant shift toward remote work, with many companies adopting different strategies. Some organizations have ended remote work entirely, while others have embraced it with flexible hours and virtual communication. As remote work becomes more prevalent, adapting employee learning to this environment is crucial.

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Northern Michigan University hockey wins home opener against Alaska Anchorage

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

Dave Shyiak and the Northern Michigan University hockey team secured their first victory of the 2024/25 season, defeating the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves 2-1 at the Berry Events Center. The game marked a successful home opener for NMU.

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L'Esperance shines as Wildcats maintain unbeaten streak

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

Justina L'Esperance delivered an impressive performance for the Wildcats, scoring a hat trick and providing an assist in their 4-1 victory over Ferris State. This achievement marks her first career hat trick and her highest single-game point total, surpassing her previous record of four points. L'Esperance's season totals now stand at nine goals and six assists, accumulating 25 points in 12 games.

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Leadership expert discusses impact of stress on small business owners

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

On the latest episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, host Michael Rogers engages in a conversation with Angela Morrill, an executive leadership coach, trainer, and workshop facilitator. Morrill contributed an article titled "Six Ways to Optimize Leadership Performance" for the September/October issue of SBAM’s member-only Focus magazine.

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Northern Michigan rallies past Findlay in five-set volleyball thriller

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

Trailing 2-1 in sets, the Northern Michigan volleyball team rallied to defeat Findlay in a five-set match at the Midwest Regional Crossover Tournament. The scores were 16-25, 25-13, 22-25, 25-16, and 17-15. This victory improved the Wildcats' record to 12-4 for the season.

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Northern Michigan wins Bay College Invitational ahead of GLIAC Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

A group of runners from the Northern Michigan cross country team participated in the 5K Bay College Invitational on Friday, securing a first-place finish among six competing teams. This event served as their final preparation before the GLIAC Championship race scheduled for next weekend.

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Northern Michigan volleyball wins sixth consecutive match against UIndy

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

The Northern Michigan volleyball team secured its sixth consecutive victory on Friday night by defeating UIndy. The match, held in Hammond, Indiana, showcased a strong performance from the Wildcats.

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Michigan AG sues man for alleged scam political websites

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against Donald Peltier from South Hadley, Massachusetts. The lawsuit accuses Peltier of operating fraudulent websites that purported to be affiliated with the Democratic and Republican parties. These sites, named “democraticnationalcommittee.co,” “maf.democrat,” and “republicannationalcommittee.org,” allegedly solicited donations under false pretenses.

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St. Clair Shores woman faces trial over alleged double voting

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 18, 2024

Stacey Kramer, a resident of St. Clair Shores, is set to face trial in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court on charges related to alleged double voting during the August 2024 Primary Election. Kramer, aged 56, is accused of both voting absentee and in-person, leading to two counts: Voting Absentee and In-Person, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and Offering to Vote More than Once, with a maximum penalty of four years.