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News from August 2025

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Wayne County woman wins $403K Michigan Lottery jackpot online

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2025

A Wayne County resident has won a $403,069 jackpot while playing the Michigan Lottery’s Michigan Jackpot online instant game.

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Duggan emphasizes need for independent voters at campaign event

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addressed supporters at Michigan Central Station, emphasizing the importance of independent voters in next year’s swing House and Senate races.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $750 million ahead of tonight’s drawing

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached $750 million for tonight’s drawing, with a cash option of $338.6 million.

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Northern Michigan men’s basketball announces new assistant coach hires ahead of season

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Matt Majkrzak, head coach of the Northern Michigan men's basketball team, has announced changes to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

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Saginaw man receives over 13 years for illegal firearm possession

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Turan West, a 30-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 162 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion for Saturday's drawing

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2025

For the first time in 2025, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, with a cash option of $453.1 million for Saturday’s drawing. “Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is bringing extra excitement to Michiganders after jumping to $1 billion,” said...

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Former Battle Creek doctor settles federal opioid prescription lawsuit for over $700K

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

Former Battle Creek physician Shekhar Thakur has agreed to pay $705,075 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act.

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Congressman Walberg visits North Star Landscape Design to discuss small business tax deduction

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

NFIB member Bernie Williamson, owner of North Star Landscape Design and Installation, welcomed Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) for a business tour and roundtable discussion.

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Former SIREN Eaton Shelter director indicted for alleged embezzlement

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

Teri Lyn Looney, a former executive director of SIREN Eaton Shelter in Michigan, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of embezzling about $95,000 from the nonprofit organization.

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Northern Michigan cross country picked sixth in GLIAC preseason coaches' poll

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's cross country team has been projected to finish sixth in the 2025 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Coaches' Poll, according to an announcement by the league.

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Powerball jackpot nears record as Michigan players hope for big win

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached $950 million ahead of the upcoming Saturday drawing, with a cash payout option of $428.9 million available to the winner.

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Former Michigan unemployment agency worker pleads guilty in $2.8 million bribery scheme

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

A former employee of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, Janine Rayford, has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to commit federal program bribery and aggravated identity theft.

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Seven essential skills identified for effective human resources leadership

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

Human resources professionals are often required to take on a variety of roles within their organizations, including acting as coaches, advisors, mediators, and strategists.

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Federal grand jury indicts two religious leaders on forced labor charges

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2025

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan has indicted David Taylor, 53, and Michelle Brannon, 56, on charges related to forced labor and money laundering.

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Renée Branch Canady named Board Chair-Elect of iMPROve Health

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2025

Renée Branch Canady, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), has been named Board Chair-Elect of iMPROve Health. iMPROve Health serves as Michigan’s designated Quality Improvement Organization and has more than four...

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House Select Committee on CATL IPO: JPMorgan Chase is 'exposing itself and American investors to serious regulatory, financial' risks

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2025

John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative and chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has raised concerns about JPMorgan's involvement in CATL's Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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Small business group urges approval of Great Lakes Tunnel permits

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent small business advocacy group in Michigan, has called on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) to approve permits for the construction of the Great...

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Key considerations for businesses creating a parental leave policy

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2025

Parental leave is increasingly seen as a valued benefit among employees, according to guidance provided by Ahola.

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Dr. Shondra Marshall to host book signing for leadership training guide at MSU

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2025

Dr. Shondra Marshall, a director at the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and an alumna of Michigan State University (MSU), will hold a book signing event for her new publication, "Leadership Training Guide," on August 28, 2025.

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Powerball jackpot rises to $700 million ahead of Saturday’s drawing

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 27, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has increased to $700 million for the upcoming Saturday drawing, with a cash option of $316 million.