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Since 1876, the Huron Daily Tribune has been a key historian in the area by documenting...

Health departments urge caution as COVID stats head wrong way FacebookTwitterEmail Vaccination efforts continue and the Upper Thumb health departments urge caution as positivity rates exceed state averages. (Tribune File Photo) The Huron and Tuscola County Health Departments are urging residents not to let their guard down against the coronavirus pandemic as the Upper Thumb statistics head the wrong direction. According to a press release from Public Health Officer Ann Hepfer, the Upper Thumb h...

There were 42 new coronavirus cases reported across the Upper Thumb by the state on its...

Pointe Aux Barques home to Michigans first woman lightkeeper Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 The Shooks legacy lives on at the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse through the sharing of history and the Michigan Historical Marker dedicated to the couple. (Paige Withey/Huron Daily Tribune) Show MoreShow Less 2of5 Years after Catherine resigned from the keeper position, the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse, pictured here in 1904, was rebuilt and the light upgraded. (Cour...

The state of Michigan reported 1,289 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 56 additional...

The Upper Thumb saw an increase of 19 new coronavirus cases on the state report March 5.

Huron County fish fries going drive-thru only Here are some fish fries happening in March FacebookTwitterEmail With the COVID-19 pandemic still happening, some Huron County places that hold fish fries will be drive-thru or take-out this year. (Tribune File Photo) With the COVID-19 pandemic still continuing through the Upper Thumb, organizations that put on fish fries during Lent are opting to have them be drive-thru only. One place that is trying Lenten fish fries for the first time is American...

All three Upper Thumb counties saw coronavirus increases on the state report March 3,...

Tribune Throwback: A look back to March 1976 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 February 1976. Most Popular Scott Nunn has been ...

Area businesses receiving grants still wishing for more capacity, longer hours MEDC announced small business grant recipients last week FacebookTwitterEmail The Port Hope Inn, one of 27 different Huron County small businesses that recently got small business survival grants from the MEDC. (Robert Creenan/Huron Daily Tribune) With another round of COVID-19 small business grants given out by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, some businesses, while grateful for the funds, are still re...