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LMC agrees to pay $25,000 penalty for mercury discharge

March 22, 2013
LMC agrees to pay $25,000 penalty for mercury discharge

Lake Michigan Carferry Service, owner of the SS Badger, was sued by the United States Government for allegedly violating mercury water standards in 2012. Through a proposed consent decree, LMC has agreed to pay a $25,000 civil penalty. The consent decree is a settlement between the U.S. government and LMC in regards to the carferry no longer being able to…

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Saturday benefit to help Branch teen and his family

March 22, 2013
Saturday benefit to help Branch teen and his family

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BRANCH TWP. — Life for Adam Rader and his family has not been easy the past couple of years. in Oct. 2011, at the age of 16, Adam was diagnosed with Ewings Sacroma, a rare bone and tissue cancer. Faith and community support have help the family move forward however. In fact, though Adam is homeschooled,…

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2 car accident 10/Brye

March 22, 2013
2 car accident 10/Brye

AMBER TWP. — Two vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection if US 10 and Brye Road. More information to follow.

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Badger now has 2 years to stop dumping ash

March 22, 2013

Ludington — The S.S. Badger has been given another chance by the federal government. Lake Michigan Carferry, owner of the Badger, has signed a consent decree agreement with the Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency that will require the Badger to end the ash discharge within two years. According to a statement from LMC, the agreement is a…

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Four sentenced in circuit court

March 22, 2013

LUDINGTON — Bobby Neal Harris, 27, 612 N. Lakeshore Dr., Rm. 15, Ludington was found guilty on March 21 in 51st Circuit Court for violating his probation. The violation stems from a 2012 conviction of carrying weapons with unlawful intent. He was sentenced to two to five years prison for each count along with $1,148 in fines and costs. Nicholas…

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