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Northern Michigan cross country team opens season at Phoenix Open

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2024

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan cross country team is set to commence the new season at the Phoenix Open this Friday, September 6. Hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the meet will begin at 5 p.m. ET in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Freshman lifts NMU men's soccer team to victory over Northwood

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2024

In the 66th minute of the season opener, freshman Justin Alfaro delivered a decisive goal for the NMU men's soccer team, securing a 1-0 victory against Northwood. The goal resulted from a free kick play where sophomore James Carr persistently kept the ball in the attacking end, allowing Alfaro to capitalize on his first collegiate kick.

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NMU falls to Kentucky Wesleyan despite strong individual performances

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2024

Despite an impressive 96-yard effort on the ground from freshman Jahi Wood, the NMU football team fell 33-13 on Thursday night at Kentucky Wesleyan, dropping to 0-2 on the season.

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NMU football prepares for away game against Kentucky Wesleyan

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) Football is set to travel to Kentucky for their first away game of the season, facing the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers on Thursday night at Steele Stadium. The game will kick off at 7 p.m.

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Flint woman pleads no contest to embezzling from vulnerable adult

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2024

LANSING – Constance Marie Roberts, 68, of Flint, pled no contest to one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult $20,000-$50,000 and one count of Taxes-Failure to File/False Return/Payment in the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County. This follows her acquisition of large sums of money and multiple vehicles from the vulnerable adult victim, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.

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Northern Michigan University women's soccer begins new season against Minnesota teams

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2024

Northern Michigan University’s women’s soccer team, following a landmark 2023 season, is set to commence the new season with two non-conference matches in Minnesota. The Wildcats will face Minnesota Duluth on Thursday, September 5 at 7 p.m. ET and conclude the weekend against St. Cloud State on Saturday, September 7 at 1 p.m. ET.

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Survey: Employees prioritize healthcare benefits almost as much as salary

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2024

More than two-thirds of employees consider health care benefits second only to salary when evaluating job offers, and 78% would seek new employment if their benefits package were inadequate, according to recent research from Intuit QuickBooks and Allstate Health Solutions. The 2024 Intuit QuickBooks Allstate Health Solutions Benefit Survey highlights the significant role health care benefits play in an employer's ability to retain and attract employees.

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NMU men’s soccer begins season with two road matchups

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2024

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team will open its 2024 regular season with two non-conference road matches. The team will first face the Northwood University Timberwolves, followed by a match against the Hawks of Quincy University.

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Former Dearborn Heights man extradited from Guam faces sexual assault charges

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2024

Jordan Wagner, 30, formerly of Dearborn Heights and most recently residing in Guam, was extradited back to Wayne County to face charges of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC), Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. The U.S. Marshals Service returned Wagner to Michigan and into custody at the Dearborn Police Department last week before an arraignment on August 27th on one count of First-Degree CSC and three counts of Second-Degree CSC as part of Operation Survivor Justice. Second-Degree CSC is a 15-year felony, while First-Degree CSC carries a potential life sentence....

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 330 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 27 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Grand Traverse County Commissioner charged with soliciting prostitution

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2024

Grand Traverse County Commissioner Brad Jewett, 55, of Traverse City, was arraigned today before Magistrate Tammi Rogers in the 86th District Court in Traverse City. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Jewett faces charges of engaging services of prostitution and using a computer to commit a crime.

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Emerging social aspects of ESG influence corporate handbook updates

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2024

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. These are policies that companies are being asked to adopt as “strategic frameworks that guide businesses in managing their environmental footprint, fostering social responsibility, and upholding strong governance practices.”

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Michigan's ongoing housing crisis faces hurdles despite state efforts

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2024

Michigan’s housing crisis persists despite efforts by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). While MSHDA has increased its initiatives, limitations remain.

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There were 914,885 white students enrolled in Michigan school districts during 2022-23 school year

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2024

In Michigan school districts, 63.7% of enrolled students identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Majority voted absentee in August primary; minor issues noted

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2024

Polling places for the August primary election saw about two million people cast ballots, with approximately 1.2 million (60%) voting absentee and more than 70,000 (3.5%) voting early, according to Bureau of Elections Director Jonathan Brater.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Michigan during August

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from Michigan in August.

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Federal case highlights importance of addressing social media harassment under Title VII

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2024

A recent federal case from California has underscored the significance of social media harassment under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In Okonowsky v. Merrick Garland, No. 23-55404 (U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 7/25/24), Okonowsky, a staff psychologist at a federal prison, alleged that a coworker posted derogatory content about her on social media.

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Michigan Senate candidate Rogers: 'I'll secure the border on day one'

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2024

Mike Rogers, U.S. Senate Candidate in Michigan, stated that Vice President Kamala Harris and his opponent, Elissa Slotkin, are "embracing amnesty" for illegal immigrants while he would secure the border and make American communities safe. Rogers gave his statement to the Great Lakes Wire on August 27.

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Which type of Michigan companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Michigan in August.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 5.1% of Michigan school districts' student body in 2022-23 school year

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2024

There were 73,654 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in Michigan in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.