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Upper Thumb reports 13 new deaths due to the coronavirus Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail A Great Lakes Bay Health worker assists a patient with COVID testing at the companys Bad Axe location in late November. (Scott Nunn/Tribune File Photo) UPPER THUMB - According to the states report on Saturday December 12, the Upper Thumb saw an increase of 13 confirmed coronavirus related deaths, the highest number of deaths seen for the area. Huron County saw an increase of 39...

How are robots changing the way surgery is performed at rural hospitals? Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of11 McLaren Thumb Region previewed the newest robotic surgical technology from Intuitive, allowing hospital staff to test drive tools that will be implemented into the operating room within the next few months. (Paige Withey/Huron Daily Tribune) Show MoreShow Less 2of11 McLaren Thumb Region previewed the newest robotic surgical technology from Intuitive, all...

COVID: Huron County surpasses 1,000 cases Nine deaths reported across Upper Thumb FacebookTwitterEmail Dozens of vehicles line up for COVID-19 testing outside the Great Lakes Bay Health Center in Bad Axe Nov. 20. (Scott Nunn/Tribune File Photo) UPPER THUMB — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Upper Thumb climbed by 62, while the region saw nine new deaths reported Dec. 10. According to state data, Huron County had 29 new coronavirus cases and two deaths reported, causing the cou...

Many communities have fought back against wind developers, opening the door for alternative sources, including solar energy. While many areas have been explored for potential solar projects, a California firm is considering such a project in northern Lapeer County. Officials in Goodland Township, north of Imlay City are learning of a proposed 100-megawatt solar farm that could mean as many as 200 new jobs during the construction phase, if it is approved. The location of the proposed site is in ...