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Paycheck Protection Program came at right time for Upper Thumb businesses Loans used to cover payroll costs for employees FacebookTwitterEmail 2of6 3of6 4of6 Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon. The hospital received the most PPP loan funds and retained the most jobs of any business in the Upper Thumb. (Tribune File Photo) Show MoreShow Less 5of6 6of6 UPPER THUMB — Establishments in the Upper Thumb that received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program this year benefitted greatly from them as the...

EDC hopes to expand Huron County broadband access Gathering data for implementing broadband coverage in county FacebookTwitterEmail HURON COUNTY — County officials are taking the early steps toward potentially expanding broadband availability in Huron County. The Huron County Economic Development Corporation has announced a new Huron County Broadband Committee has been formed to help assess the internet access needs of county residents. “The Huron County EDC is constantly working on ways t...

Upper Thumb sees 67 coronavirus cases, three deaths FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — The Upper Thumb saw its daily increase in coronavirus cases drop slightly with the state reporting 67 new confirmed cases and three new deaths Dec. 16. According to the state’s daily report, Huron County saw an increase of 10 cases and no deaths, bringing the county total to 1,157 confirmed cases and 28 deaths. For the first since Nov. 29 the county’s positivity rate dropped into the single digits to 5....

A little extra Christmas spirit Santa coming to Harbor Beach  Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of6 Bernie and Kelley Champagne, of Elkton, have been decorating their yard for Christmas since they were married 22 years ago, a display with now boasts over a mile of Christmas lights. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less 2of6 Bernie and Kelley Champagne, of Elkton, have been decorating their yard for Christmas since they were married 22 years ago, a display with now ...

COVID: Upper Thumb sees 10 deaths, 71 cases on daily update FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — Following improved statistics the day prior, the Upper Thumb saw its new coronavirus deaths jump by 10 and its new cases increase by 71 Dec. 17. According to the state, Huron County saw an increase of five COVID deaths and 24 cases, bringing the county total to 1,181 confirmed cases and 33 deaths. According to state testing data, Huron County saw an increase in its positivity rate Dec. 16, going fro...

Players from Cass City, Bad Axe, Laker, Ubly earn all-state football honors In other news, MHSAA council postpones meeting on return of sports FacebookTwitterEmail The Bad Axe varsity football team claimed at least a share of the Greater Thumb Conference West title on Friday night after beating host Laker, 27-6. The Hatchets improved to 4-1 on the season.Mark Birdsall/Huron Daily Tribune Show MoreShow Less The Bad Axe varsity football team claimed at least a share of the Greater Thumb Conferenc...

Huron County Community Foundation gives back to community during tough year Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail Through partnerships with multiple regional foundations and local businesses, including DTE Energy Foundation, AEP Foundation, Consumers Energy Foundation, Glancy Foundation, Thumb Bank and Trust, NorthStar Bank, United Way, and Meijer, the Huron County Community Foundation was able to provide pandemic assistance through the Emergency Assistance Fund. (Courte...

Upper Thumb sees 82 new COVID cases, 5 new deaths FacebookTwitterEmail Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told the residents during a press conference Dec. 15 that the state was headed in the right direction with its COVID stats. (State of Michigan/Courtesy Photo) UPPER THUMB -- The Upper Thumb saw another 82 confirmed coronavirus cases and five new deaths reported by the state Dec. 15. According to the state, Huron County led the region in the number of cases with 32 new cases and one death, bringing the c...

Tribune Throwback: A look back to December 1983 Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail Since 1876, the Huron Daily Tribune has been a key historian in the area by documenting the happenings in Huron County, the Upper Thumb and beyond. The Tribune is delving into its extensive archives to share with its readers a glimpse of the past to reminisce, and be mindful of history as they decide the future. In this gallery, you will find photos, stories and advertisements from Dece...

Santa, Mrs. Claus to hold special Zoom meeting for Upper Thumb kids FacebookTwitterEmail Santa and Mrs. Claus, with the help of their friends Dennis and Kat Sturtz of Pigeon, will host a special online Zoom meeting for kids in the Upper Thumb on Thursday, Dec. 17, so youngsters can tell them what they want for Christmas. (Courtesy Photo) PIGEON — Upper Thumb residents Dennis and Kat Sturtz happen to have some very famous friends: Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Sturtzes recently heard from Santa th...