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There were 32 new coronavirus cases and one new death reported in the Upper Thumb by the...

Huron County sees increase of four COVID cases 27 new cases reported in Upper Thumb FacebookTwitterEmail There were 27 new coronavirus cases and one new death reported in the Upper Thumb by the state May 5. According to state data, Huron County saw an increase of only four new cases, bringing the county to 2,982 confirmed cases and 68 deaths. Tuscola County saw an increase of 14 new cases, bringing the county to 4,742 confirmed cases and 152 deaths. Sanilac County saw an increase of nine new ca...

Tribune Throwback: A look back to May 1970 Scott Nunn, scott.nunn@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 May 1970. Tri...

Readers express strong feelings against Gov. Whitmers reopening plan FacebookTwitterEmail Governor Gretchen Whitmer receives her second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine April 29, after announcing the states MI Vacc to Normal plan. (Michigan.gov/Courtesy Photo) As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was addressing the state April 29 announcing the MI Vacc to Normal Challenge, Huron County residents were expressing concerns and frustrations with the announcement. “So she’s trying to bribe people to get ...

Fueled by a desire to preserve some of Huron County’s history, Elktons Nathanial...

Huron County Parks to open for season this weekend Caseville Park open since April 15 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of8 Some of the cabins at the Stafford County Park in Port Hope. (Tribune File Photo) Show MoreShow Less 2of8 Some of the campground sites at Lighthouse County Park at Pointe aux Barques. (Tribune File Photo) Show MoreShow Less 3of8 4of8 The view along the beach at Caseville County Park. (Tribune File Photo) Show MoreShow Less 5of8 The playground set at Wagner County Park south of Harb...

Emmings reflect on life in Ruth Rich Harp, For the Tribune April 27, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail For more than seven decades Marvin and Regina Emming have called the small Upper Thumb town of Ruth their home. (Rich Harp/For the Tribune) For more than seven decades Marvin and Regina Emming have called the small Upper Thumb town of Ruth their home. Regina is the daughter of Art and Mildred Bischer, and she was part of a farm family who lived about three miles from Ruth. As might be expected, she a...

Tribune Throwback: A look back to April 1982 Scott Nunn, scott.nunn@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 April 1982....

91 COVID cases, two deaths reported in Upper Thumb FacebookTwitterEmail There were 91 new coronavirus cases and two additional deaths reported in the Upper Thumb by the state April 21. According to the state’s report, Huron County saw an increase of 23 new coronavirus cases and one new COVID-related death, bringing the county to 2,852 confirmed cases and 66 deaths. State testing data showed a statewide average test positivity rate April 20 of 12.3%, which lowest result since March 27, when th...

Upper Thumb COVID: Daily increase falls near 50 cases FacebookTwitterEmail There were only 56 new confirmed cases reported across the Upper Thumb by the state April 22, the lowest increase since mid-March. According to the state report, Huron County saw an increase of 15 new coronavirus cases, bringing the county to 2,867 confirmed cases and 66 deaths. Testing data showed the state saw an average test positivity rate April 21 of 12%, which was a slight improvement from the day prior. Huron Coun...