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The Badger and politics

March 25, 2013

Our view. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The recent news about the S.S. Badger settling its differences with the Environmental Protection Agency is a positive move for the carferry and for the Ludington area. The Badger is an intricate part of our economy and is responsible for not only those people directly employed there but also for many other trickle-down jobs…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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