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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

News from September 2025

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Attorneys general join D.C. lawsuit opposing Trump administration's use of National Guard

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the District of Columbia’s legal challenge to the Trump Administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. without...

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Brownstown man sentenced to nearly 19 years for producing child pornography

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 17, 2025

Thomas Encil Blake, 28, of Brownstown, Michigan, has been sentenced to 228 months in prison for producing and receiving child pornography.

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Anthony says no major progress on Michigan budget deal as deadline nears

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 16, 2025

With less than three weeks remaining before a possible state government shutdown, Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) said that no major decisions have been made on the budget agreement. “I’ve been frustrated because we’re not...

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M-53 lane closures set for Marlette due to storm sewer replacement

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 16, 2025

Lane closures will begin on M-53 in Sanilac County starting September 23, as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a permit to the Sanilac County Drain Commission for storm sewer work.

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Michigan's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 6

By A. N. Hart | Sep 16, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 30.

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Cadillac man convicted after extradition under Operation Survivor Justice

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 16, 2025

Edward Eugene Smith, 34, who previously lived in Cadillac and more recently in Seattle, was convicted by plea on September 12 in the 28th Circuit Court in Wexford County for crimes committed against a 15-year-old victim in 2018.

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Jillian Thompson named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week after strong performances

By M. M. Tom | Sep 16, 2025

Jillian Thompson, goalkeeper for the Northern Michigan University women's soccer team, has been named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week.

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NMU athletics teams set for full week including homecoming football

By M. M. Tom | Sep 15, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s athletics teams are preparing for a busy week of competition from September 15 to September 21, 2025.

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Sen. Nesbitt: 'House Republicans have a plan to fix the roads without raising taxes'

By A. K. Tobias | Sep 15, 2025

Senator Aric Nesbitt of Michigan announced that Republicans have devised a plan to repair roads without resorting to tax increases, urging Democrats to take action rather than delay.

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Michigan GOP credits Trump with tougher crime enforcement, urges similar approach in Detroit

By C. E. Pickens | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan GOP has announced on X that lawbreakers are being arrested and criminals jailed under President Trump's policies.

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Northern Michigan men’s golf sits seventeenth after delayed opening rounds

By M. M. Tom | Sep 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team began its season at the Bulldog Fall Classic in Big Rapids, Michigan, with a long day on the course that started at 9 a.m. and finished at 8:30 p.m. The tournament, also known as the Midwest/Central...

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Bridge repairs set for Grand Rapids’ US-131/I-196 interchange beginning September 22

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin work on five bridges at the I-196/US-131 interchange in Grand Rapids starting September 22, 2025.

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel named first AG partner in national anti-gift-card-fraud alliance

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 15, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has been named the first attorney general strategic partner of the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance (GCFPA), a coalition formed to address the growing issue of gift card fraud in the United States.

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Northern Michigan picked ninth in both CCHA preseason polls

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has released its 2025-26 preseason polls and awards, with St. Thomas narrowly surpassing Minnesota State in the coaches poll by one point.

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Eastbound US-10 lane closure planned for bridge repairs in Clare County

By M. M. Tom | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will start repairs on the Clarabella Road overpass at US-10 in Clare County beginning September 22.

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M-99 pavement repairs in Hillsdale set to begin September 19

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin pavement repairs on M-99 (W. Carleton Road) in Hillsdale County starting Friday, September 19.

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Northern Michigan athletics sees tough weekend across football, volleyball, and soccer

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

Northern Michigan University athletic teams faced a challenging weekend across several sports from September 11 to September 14.

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Michigan Lottery promotes responsible gaming during education month

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is marking Responsible Gaming Education Month in September by raising awareness about prevention, treatment, and recovery services available for gambling-related issues in the state.

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M-37 resurfacing project set for September start in Newaygo County

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing a section of M-37 in Newaygo County on September 22, 2025.

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Small Business Association of Michigan briefing covers economic trends and policy updates

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), addressed several topics relevant to Michigan’s small business community during the latest Small Business Briefing on September 15, 2025.