Page 11 - Upper Thumb News Today

Students remain in class as schools see additional COVID-19 cases Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail Tribune File Photo The majority of student across the Upper Thumb remain in class as schools continue to announce new COVID-19 cases among students and staff members. Some schools have even made the decision to transition certain grades to temporary remote learning if exposed to an individual with coronavirus symptoms. On Jan. 27, Deckerville Community Schools notified...

Grassroots group says Let Them Play Upper Thumb coaches, ADs frustrated by latest prep sports delay FacebookTwitterEmail Prep athletes, families, coaches and athletic directors from across the state are expected to descend on the Capitol in Lansing on Saturday, Jan. 30, to implore Michigan’s elected officials to allow high school sports to resume. The “Let Them Play” rally is scheduled to take place from noon to 3 p.m.Eric Rutter/Huron Daily Tribune UPPER THUMB — Prep athletes, families...

Upper Thumb sees 24 new coronavirus cases Huron, Tuscola health departments pre-registering for vaccine FacebookTwitterEmail A portable cart holds hundreds of coronavirus vaccines waiting to be administered. (Scott Nunn/Tribune File Photo) UPPER THUMB — There were 24 new coronavirus cases and one new death reported in the Upper Thumb by the state Jan. 26. According to the state, Huron County saw an increase of five coronavirus cases and no deaths, bringing the county total to 1,509 confirmed ...

Upper Thumb sees 27 new COVID cases, no deaths FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — There were 27 new confirmed coronavirus cases and no deaths reported in the Upper Thumb by the state Jan. 27. According to the state report, Huron County saw an increase of nine confirmed cases and no deaths, bringing the county to 1,518 confirmed cases and 52 deaths since last March. State testing data showed Huron County saw a 4% test positivity rate Jan. 26, with four positive tests out of 100 processed. Tusc...

Ashley Furniture program continues to give beds to kids in need Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail Ashley Furniture in Bad Axe continued their Kids in Need of a Bed program despite changes made due to the pandemic. Store employees volunteered their time to donate beds to Upper Thumb children in need for the seventh year in a row. (Courtesy Photo) BAD AXE — For seven years, Ashley Furniture in Bad Axe has been donating beds to kids in need across Huron County. The pr...

Bearcats receive support of circuit court Ubly falls in state championship matchup FacebookTwitterEmail ©Quad N Productions - click on the album name to see all of the images in the album. Prints are available at www.misportsphotos.com Images may not be cropped, edited, or printed in any way. BAD AXE -- The Ubly Bearcats received well wishes from one of the countys highest authorities -- Huron County Circuit Court Judge Gerald Prill -- as the team headed to Ford Field Jan. 22. Following the Pl...

COVID: Upper Thumb sees 30 new cases, two deaths FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — There were 30 new coronavirus cases and two deaths reported in the Upper Thumb by the state Jan. 22. According to the state, Huron County saw an increase of four cases and zero deaths, bringing the county total to 1,487 confirmed cases and 52 deaths. Tuscola County saw an increase of nine confirmed cases and two deaths, bringing the county total to 2,618 confirmed cases and 112 deaths. Sanilac County saw an in...

Upper Thumb sees 21 new COVID cases FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — There were 21 new coronavirus cases and no new deaths reported in the Upper Thumb by the state Jan. 20. According to the state, Huron County saw an increase of three cases, bringing the county to 1,479 confirmed cases and 52 deaths. Testing data showed Huron County saw a test positivity rate of 3.8% Jan. 19, with four positive tests out of 105 tests processed. Tuscola County saw eight new cases reported, bringing the count...

Cass City schools staff receives COVID vaccine Other Thumb hospitals awaiting more vaccines to continue distribution  Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of8 Adam Dorland was one of 50 staff members at Cass City Public School that were able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through Hills and Dales Hospital last week. Other Upper Thumb hospitals await the arrival of more vaccines before scheduling additional vaccine clinics. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less 2of8 Kar...

Pigeon welcomes new automotive business Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of3 Cornerstone Automotive LLC opened in Pigeon Jan. 4, and has since seen a positive response from the community. Richard Wills, owner and ASE certified master mechanic, takes pride in providing high quality, timely service. (Paige Withey/Huron Daily Tribune) Show MoreShow Less 2of3 Cornerstone Automotive LLC opened in Pigeon Jan. 4, and has since seen a positive response from the community....