Storms Late

Manitowoc (WFRV) Strong winds and engine problems made for some rough waters for the S.S. Badger Thursday on its first voyage of the 2012 season. The car ferry was coming from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc.
http://wearegreenbay.com/1fulltext-news/?nxd_id=131772

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 16:36:56 -0700

For Ludington, the Badger issue is personal and financial as community rallies around its ferry

Ludingon Mayor John Henderson said that continuation of the S.S. Badger in light of its environmental regulatory issues is the top priority for his city. Ludington citizens won't consider that this might be the Badger's last season of operations.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/for_ludington_the_badger_issue.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 10:55:25 -0700

S.S. Badger starts season; ferry owners ask EPA for five-year extension on coal ash dicharges

The S.S. Badger's controversial dumping of coal ash into Lake Michigan must stop by the end of this sailing season, threatening the future of the iconic ferry service out of Ludington. Lake Michigan Carferry has asked federal environmental regulators for another five years of the practice while an alternative fuel for the ship is secured.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/ss_badger_starts_season_ferry.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 07:25:32 -0700

Reports: S.S. Badger runs aground in Manitowoc harbor on first trip of the new season

The newspapers in Ludington and Manitowoc report that the 410-foot Badger has run aground on a shoaling in the Wisconsin harbor some 450 feet from the dock.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/reports_ss_badger_runs_aground.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 12:10:29 -0700

Ludington soldier among injured in Afghan attack

In the worst attack in years on a Michigan National Guard unit, 10 soldiers ... Dr. David Start says the death was caused by aggressive E. coli bacteria that ...
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/212976/2/Ludington-soldier-among-injured-in-Afghan-attack

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:30:45 -0700

Reports: Ludington soldier loses arms in Afghanistan attack

Spec. Lund, 20, reportedly lost both arms and suffered wounds to his face during the attack, according to the Detroit Free Press. He has since been transported to Germany to receive care.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/reports_lundington_soldier_los.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 16:25:21 -0700

S.S. Badger owners press case for continued coal ash discharges as alternative sought

LUDINGTON, MI – Bob Manglitz and the owners of the S.S. Badger are asking for time.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/ss_badger_owners_press_case_fo.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 12:59:26 -0700

SS Badger Still in Manitowoc, but to Sail Tonight: Updated

The S.S. Badger' s first voyage of the season resulted in a ride four hours longer than expected. Updated throughout.
http://www.wbay.com/story/18617184/2012/05/24/update-ss-badger-didnt-run-aground-but-cant-dock-officials-say

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:57:43 -0700

Eldred L Sterns

Eldred L Sterns, was born September 9, 1923 in Ludington Michigan, to Charles E Sterns and Lizzie (Fox) Sterns. He passed away on April 10, in Bradenton, Florida. He served in the United States Navy as a fighter pilot.
http://www.ludingtondailynews.com/news/65495-eldred-l-sterns

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 04:19:02 -0700

Report: Tugboats arrive to S.S. Badger in Manitowoc harbor

The Ludington Daily News reports a tugboat has arrived on scene to bring the boat to dock. Its starboard engine earlier lost a piston and because the Badger was running on less power, it was pushed into a sandbar because of strong, southernly winds.
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2012/05/reports_tugboats_arrive_to_ss.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 14:25:35 -0700