Blog Archives

State police warns public to be conscious of meth by-products

March 25, 2013

HART — With the arrival of spring, troopers at the Michigan State Police Hart Post would like to remind community cleanup groups to pay special attention to items discarded along roadsides, in parks or other public locations that could be from toxic methamphetamine (meth) dumpsites. With an increase in production of the illegal drug methamphetamine (meth), law enforcement is finding…

Read more »

4-H science day April 6

March 25, 2013

SCOTTVILLE — Ever wonder how many stomachs a goat has? Do you want to learn how to make wool? These topics and more will be explored during the 4-H Science Day on Saturday, April 6 at Scottville Upper Elementary from noon to 4 p.m. The program is free to children ages 5 to 19. 4-H youth will have the opportunity…

Read more »

Re-posted: Badger’s competitor benefits from coal; Coal donates to Sen. Durbin campaign

March 22, 2013
Re-posted: Badger’s competitor benefits from coal; Coal donates to Sen. Durbin campaign

MCP posted this story in December 2012. In light of the new agreement between Lake Michigan Carferry and the Environmental Protection Agency we decided to re-post it.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Two very outspoken opponents to the S.S. Badger carferry’s use of coal seem to actually benefit financially from coal. The owner of the Milwaukee to Muskegon car ferry, owns…

Read more »

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…

Read more »

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,…

Read more »

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks