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News from September 2024

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Building workplace influence through relationships communication example-setting problem-solving growth

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 14, 2024

You are more influential than you may realize or at least have the potential to be. Being influential in the workplace doesn’t always mean holding a high-ranking position or having years of experience. Influence is more about the ability to inspire, motivate, and drive positive change among your colleagues, no matter your role. Here are several strategies to help you build and sustain influence at work.

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Northern Michigan University men's soccer secures historic win led by Alessandro Scialanga

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 14, 2024

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team is off to its best start in program history, aided by two goals from Alessandro Scialanga and a complete team effort from start to finish.

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VA provides 25.9% fewer home purchase loans in Michigan in Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 14, 2024

There were 935 VA home purchases in Michigan in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $256.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan's Q1 individual income tax revenue down 49.9% from previous quarter

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $1.6 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 49.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Superior Dome Showdown tickets available from September 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2024

General admission tickets for the Northern Michigan men's basketball exhibition game against Michigan State, known as the Superior Dome Showdown, will go on sale starting Monday, September 23 at 10 a.m.

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Ithaca woman faces trial for alleged embezzlement from vulnerable adult

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2024

Cheryl Colburn, 65, of Ithaca, has been bound over to stand trial in the 8th Circuit Court in Montcalm County on one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult, $1,000 - $20,000, a 5-year felony. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Colburn, who served as the professional guardian and conservator of the victim, was charged in July for allegedly keeping the victim’s property for her own benefit.

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Ann Arbor woman to stand trial for alleged PPP loan fraud

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2024

LANSING – Yulonda Eckel, 56, of Ann Arbor, has waived her preliminary examination and will stand trial in the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County for allegedly fraudulently obtaining two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling over $41,000. The announcement was made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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Braveworks plans significant growth and expansion into Marquette

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2024

Michael Rogers recently interviewed Jen Julien on the SBAM Weekly Podcast. Julien, along with her husband Jon, owns Braveworks in Houghton, Michigan. Their company was selected as a member of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch this year. Braveworks is planning for 40 percent growth in 2024, with further expansion anticipated in 2025.

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Property tax revenue down 94.9% from previous quarter in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $84 million in property tax revenue for Michigan, a 94.9% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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National Voter Registration Sunday coming up for Michigan residents

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

This upcoming Sunday, September 15 has been declared "National Voter Registration Sunday" for Michigan residents, and by Christian leaders nationwide.

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Catholic Vote Regional Field Director: 'Nothing good could come from' Walz as Vice President

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Sep 12, 2024

Jacky Eubanks, Michigan regional field director for Catholic Vote, said "nothing good" could come from Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz being elected to federal office.

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Michigan reminds hunters: 'Do not eat' advisories for Clark's Marsh

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

LANSING, Mich. – With archery hunting season beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, firearms hunting season starting Friday, Nov. 15, and early season hunts occurring this month, the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (MDNR) are reminding hunters not to eat venison from deer taken within three miles of Clark’s Marsh in Oscoda Township in Iosco County.

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Minards to stand trial on multiple charges for misappropriating funds

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

LANSING – Today, in the 54B District Court in East Lansing, Chief Judge Molly Hennessey Greenwalt bound over Anne and Robert (Rob) Minard of Bath Township to stand trial in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County. They are accused of allegedly misappropriating funds from three non-profits and a Political Action Committee tied to former Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The charges were filed in December 2023.

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Pressure mounts on Michigan lawmakers over upcoming changes in employment laws

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

Since the Michigan Supreme Court ruled the process of adopt and amend to be unconstitutional earlier this summer, employers have been faced with the prospect of complying with two problematic employment laws early next year. Michigan’s minimum wage law and the paid sick leave law will revert to the original ballot initiatives passed in 2018 on February 21, 2025.

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Richland woman sentenced for stalking Barry County prosecutors

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

LANSING – Yesterday, Rita Williams, 37, of Richland, was sentenced to 24 months of probation and ordered not to have any contact or attempt to contact prosecutors at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office by the Honorable William M. Doherty in the 56B District Court in Hastings for sending hundreds of emails and voicemail messages to them, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Williams pled no contest earlier this year to one count of stalking and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. Judge Doherty warned Williams that any violation of the no-contact...

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Michigan urges residents six months+ to get updated COVID-19 vaccine

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recommending that residents receive vaccinations for flu, COVID-19, and RSV to protect themselves and their communities against respiratory viruses during the upcoming fall and winter season.

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Northern Michigan University hockey team ranked ninth in CCHA preseason coaches' poll

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) hockey team has been selected to finish ninth in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) Preseason Poll, as voted on by the coaches and announced by the league on Monday. NMU was also picked to finish eighth in the media poll.

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Attorney General concludes review charging eleven after university protest incidents

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today the conclusion of her department’s review of protest incidents at the University of Michigan (UM) campus, resulting in criminal charges for 11 individuals, mostly students and alumni.

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Wildcats secure comeback draw against nationally ranked Lewis University

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

A scoreless game after the first 45 minutes of play, both teams scored two goals in the final frame as the Wildcats secured a comeback draw against nationally ranked Lewis University.

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Wildcats secure decisive 3-0 victory over Cedarville

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2024

A goal one minute into the game set the tone as the Wildcats secured a 3-0 victory over Cedarville in Midland, Michigan. Brooke Pietila scored early, giving the Wildcats an immediate lead.