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COVID: Upper Thumb sees 34 new cases, 4 deaths FacebookTwitterEmail Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a series of bills Dec. 29 extending unemployment and providing additional relief for businesses impacted by the coronavirus. (State of Michigan/Courtesy Photo) UPPER THUMB — Despite a second day with 34 new cases being reported, the Upper Thumb saw its death increase by four on the state report Dec. 29. According to the state, Huron County saw nine additional cases and one death, bringing the coun...

Upper Thumb sees 45 new coronavirus cases FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — The Upper Thumb saw an additional 45 coronavirus cases and two deaths reported by the state Dec. 23. According to the report, Huron County saw an increase of 16 confirmed cases, bringing the county total to 1,272 confirmed cases and 37 deaths. State testing data shows Huron County saw a positivity rate of 5% Dec. 22, with six positive cases out of 120 tests processed. Tuscola County saw an increase of 21 confirmed ca...

Upper Thumb COVID vaccine roadmap beginning to roll out Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail Staff at United Memorial Medical Center administer doses of Modernas COVID-19 vaccine after receiving a delivery of 200 doses, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Houston. The Harbor Beach Community Hospital is expecting to receive the Moderna vaccine and begin distributing it very soon. (Godofredo A. Vásquez/Houston Chronicle via AP) UPPER THUMB — After McLaren Thumb Region began di...

Upper Thumb sees 65 new COVID cases, three deaths FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — The Upper Thumb saw an increase of 65 new coronavirus cases and three new deaths on the state’s two-day report Dec. 21. According to the state, Huron County saw an increase of 27 cases and one death between Sunday and Monday, bringing the county total to 1,235 confirmed cases and 35 deaths. According to state testing data, on Dec. 20 Huron County saw a positive case average of 17% with 19 positive cases out...

Medical Care Facility prepares for holiday affected by the pandemic Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 The Activity Department at Huron County Medical Care Facility has been working hard to make the holiday magical for resident unable to see their families due to the pandemic. Activities include hallway games, performances, and even a visit from Santa. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less 2of6 The Activity Department at Huron County Medical Care Facility has been...

Upper Thumb adds 52 new COVID cases, four deaths on Saturday FacebookTwitterEmail (Tribune File Photo) UPPER THUMB — The Upper Thumb had 52 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on Saturday, according to the state’s daily coronavirus update. Huron County had 13 new confirmed cases and one new death, with the county’s total now at 1,208 cases and 34 deaths. Tuscola County saw 25 new confirmed cases and one new death, bringing its totals to 2,170 cases and 77 deaths. Sanilac Coun...

Upper Thumb sees 59 new COVID cases reported   No new deaths reported FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — There were 59 new coronavirus cases in the Upper Thumb reported by the state Dec. 18. According to the state, Huron County saw 14 new cases and no new deaths reported, bringing the county total to 1,195 confirmed cases and 33 deaths. According to state testing data, Huron County saw a 9% positivity rate Dec. 17, with 10 positive cases out of 109 tests processed. The county had a seven day...

Disability Network of the Thumb helps Upper Thumb families through the pandemic Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail 3of3 UPPER THUMB — With the coronavirus pandemic taking a financial toll on individuals and families across the upper thumb, the Disability Network of the Thumb and Huron County Homeless Solutions is working harder than ever to help those struggling to pay back rent or utilities, through the help of some newly implemented state programs. Previously know...

Lakers Marker to keep kids fed during holidays   Free meal pickup available over holiday break   FacebookTwitterEmail Families will be able to pick up free meals for kids over the holiday break thanks to the Laker Food Service staff and the Laker meals program. (Tribune File Photo) PIGEON — When Upper Thumb schools break for the holidays on Friday, Laker Schools Food Services Director Cinamon Marker will look forward to celebrating Christmas with her family. But she will also be thinking ab...

Christmas cruises on the agenda this weekend Happening in many locations across Upper Thumb FacebookTwitterEmail (Courtesy Photo) UPPER THUMB — A series of Christmas Cruises will take place all over the Upper Thumb this coming weekend, with all matter of vehicles covered in Christmas lights parked for people to look at, and some will be paraded around. The Bad Axe event will be on Dec. 19 in the Family Farm and Home parking lot. In Sandusky, the event will be on Dec. 19 in the Tractor Suppl...