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News from September 2024

FOIA Request Sent to Tuscola County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

FOIA Request to Tuscola County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments from January to September 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Branch County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Branch County regarding a comprehensive list of all vendor payments made from January 1, 2024, till September 26, 2024. The request was made by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

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Northern Michigan men's soccer prepares for crucial home matches

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan men's soccer team is preparing for two important conference games at home after a weekend in Minnesota. The Wildcats will host Purdue Northwest and Wisconsin Parkside, both of whom are strong competitors in the GLIAC.

FOIA Request Sent to Ogemaw County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26th

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Ogemaw County, Michigan, regarding vendor payments made throughout the year 2024. The request was sent on September 26th by Great Lakes Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

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Northern Michigan University women's soccer prepares for first GLIAC road trip of the season

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team is preparing for its first Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road trip of the 2024 season. The team will travel to Illinois to face Roosevelt on September 27, followed by a game against Purdue Northwest in Indiana on September 29.

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Wildcats prepare for GLIAC matches against Davenport and Ferris State

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team is preparing for another weekend of conference play. The Wildcats, who recently achieved a sweep in their opening GLIAC matches, will face Davenport on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Ferris State on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. This marks the second weekend of home games at the new Vandament Arena.

FOIA Request Sent to Jackson County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 26, 2024

FOIA Request to Jackson County Regarding Vendor Payments from January 1, 2024, to September 26, 2024.

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VA provides 935 home purchase loans in Michigan in Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

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

FOIA Request Sent to Wayne County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Wayne County, Michigan on September 25, 2024 by us at Great Lakes Wire. The request seeks comprehensive information regarding absentee ballots for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election.

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Symplicity Communications discusses growth in government contracting

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

Michael Rogers recently spoke with Catherine Behrenbrinker, President and CEO of Symplicity Communications in Grand Rapids, on the SBAM Weekly Podcast. Her firm was recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as an APEX Accelerator Best Small Business for 2024. During the podcast, she discussed the challenges and successes of expanding their government contracting division over the past two years.

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MDHHS seeks proposals for Healthy Community Zones funding

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting proposals for the development of Healthy Community Zones in Chippewa and Saginaw counties, as well as the City of Detroit. This initiative aims to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes by supporting community-led projects focusing on food security, built environments, healthy children and youth, and social cohesion.

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Nursing home manager charged with embezzling resident funds

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

Alex Ambrose, 27, of Southfield, was arraigned today in the 37th District Court in Warren for allegedly embezzling over $7,000 from eight vulnerable adults between September 2023 and January 2024. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the charges against the former manager of Mission Point Nursing & Physical Rehabilitation Center of Warren.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Oakland County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Oakland County on September 25, 2024. The request, made by us at Great Lakes Wire, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about absentee ballots mailed for the November 5, 2024 General Election.

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Strategies for small businesses offering competitive employee benefits packages

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

As a small business, offering an attractive employee benefits package is crucial for hiring and retaining talented employees. Balancing health insurance offerings without overwhelming the budget can be challenging. It's essential to assess and adjust approaches as the business and healthcare market evolve. Various strategies and solutions are available to assist in this process.

FOIA Request Sent to Macomb County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Macomb County, Michigan, by us at Great Lakes Wire on September 25, 2024. The request pertains to comprehensive data on absentee ballots for the upcoming General Election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request, filed by DeKalb Times, sought detailed information about all payments made to vendors from the start of the year until the date of the request.

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Great Lakes Invitational tickets go on sale Friday

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 25, 2024

Tickets for the 58th Great Lakes Invitational will be available starting Friday, September 27 at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place, and DeVos Performance Hall Box Office for the December 29 and 30 tournament.