Legal woes still haunt village, waste company

Officials of a former hazardous waste reclamation firm in Newman have admitted to falsely reporting on hazardous wastes to environmental agencies.

U.S. Attorney Rodger Heaton said in a recent interview that Hydromet was found to have improperly stored, transported and disposed of materials, some of which were highly toxic.

Also on this date

• Newman still hopeful despite plant failure, other setbacks
• After bouts with cancer, duo finding way to help others
• Urbana man enjoys fruits of his labor after reconstructing old trailers
• Thirty-seven years later, some satisfaction for Vietnam vet
• Professor emeritus still making a racket
• First class graduates from program for adults bound for college
• Two die in Illinois 1 accident
• 71 people face alcohol charges after two bar sweeps
• Black Chamber plans events for summer and beyond
• Obituaries

» More