Upper Thumb sees 24 new coronavirus cases
Huron, Tuscola health departments pre-registering for vaccine
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A portable cart holds hundreds of coronavirus vaccines waiting to be administered. (Scott Nunn/Tribune File Photo)
UPPER THUMB There were 24 new coronavirus cases and one new death reported in the Upper Thumb by the state Jan. 26.
According to the state, Huron County saw an increase of five coronavirus cases and no deaths, bringing the county total to 1,509 confirmed cases and 52 deaths.
State testing data showed Huron County saw a test positivity rate of 9.6% Jan. 25, with eight positive tests out of 83 processed.
Tuscola County saw an increase of 12 confirmed cases and one death, bringing the county total to 2,655 cases and 116 deaths.
Creenan: Time to pull the wagons in for the year
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Robert Creenan (Tribune File Photo)
As I start writing this column, this year’s NFL conference championship games have not occurred yet. I think that is for the best for now, since I do not have to deal with possible heartbreak, just hope, though I should not hold out that much.
Last year, I wrote about how for pretty much the first time in my life, I was looking forward for this year’s Buffalo Bills season, and boy has that hope paid off. Not only did the Bills have their best season in my lifetime with a 13-3 record, which should have been 14-2 if not for a Hail Mary against the Cardinals, it was their best season since the great Super Bowl teams of the early 90’s.
Group wants county to get names of people turning businesses in
We the County says actions are divisive, no accountability on informant
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The Huron County Building in Bad Axe. (Tribune File Photo)
BAD AXE A member of We the County asked the Huron County Board of Commissioners for help getting the names of people who turn in businesses in to the county health department for violating COVID-19 rules.
LJ Wade, the We the County member who spoke, wanted the county to enact an ordinance to get such names. His reasons for doing so include that a competitive business can turn another business in, a person who does not like a business can turn one in, the idea of doing so can cause division in communities, and a health inspector cannot say that someone turned you in when no one did.
Michigan fish producers fighting for survival
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Bay Port Fish Company owners Tod Williams and daughter Lakon Williams are fighting for the survival of Michigan s longest operated business on the Great Lakes. (Scott Nunn/Tribune File Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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Michigan s commercial fisheries are suing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources because of recent actions which they say could end their businesses. (Scott Nunn/Tribune File Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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MICHIGAN Faced with the loss of livelihoods and shutting down some of the state s oldest businesses, the Michigan Fish Producers Association has filed a class action lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and some of its leadership for neglecting to renew the fishing licenses of the state’s commercial fisheries.
Whitmer: Variant COVID-19 strain behind delay in winter sports
No timelines set for season, MHSAA says
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During a press conference Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said concerns over a new variant strain of the COVID-19 virus played a role in the decision to postpone prep contact sports including boys and girls basketball until Feb. 21. (Tribune File Photo)Tribune File Photo
EAST LANSING After an announcement made Friday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, activities in high school winter contact sports which include boys basketball, girls basketball, hockey, wrestling, and competitive cheer will remain non-contact through at least Feb. 21.