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Students remain in class as schools see additional COVID-19 cases Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail Tribune File Photo The majority of student across the Upper Thumb remain in class as schools continue to announce new COVID-19 cases among students and staff members. Some schools have even made the decision to transition certain grades to temporary remote learning if exposed to an individual with coronavirus symptoms. On Jan. 27, Deckerville Community Schools notified parents of two school associated COVID-19 cases in a student or staff member. According to announce...

Grassroots group says 'Let Them Play' Upper Thumb coaches, ADs frustrated by latest prep sports delay FacebookTwitterEmail Prep athletes, families, coaches and athletic directors from across the state are expected to descend on the Capitol in Lansing on Saturday, Jan. 30, to implore Michigan’s elected officials to allow high school sports to resume. The “Let Them Play” rally is scheduled to take place from noon to 3 p.m.Eric Rutter/Huron Daily Tribune UPPER THUMB — Prep athletes, families, coaches and sports fans from across the state are expected to descend on the Capitol in Lansing ...

Upper Thumb sees 24 new coronavirus cases Huron, Tuscola health departments pre-registering for vaccine FacebookTwitterEmail 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. ...

Upper Thumb sees 27 new COVID cases, no deaths FacebookTwitterEmail UPPER THUMB — There were 27 new confirmed coronavirus cases and no deaths reported in the Upper Thumb by the state Jan. 27. According to the state report, Huron County saw an increase of nine confirmed cases and no deaths, bringing the county to 1,518 confirmed cases and 52 deaths since last March. State testing data showed Huron County saw a 4% test positivity rate Jan. 26, with four positive tests out of 100 processed. Tuscola County saw five confirmed cases and no deaths, bringing the county to 2,660 confirmed cases and ...

Ashley Furniture program continues to give beds to kids in need Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com FacebookTwitterEmail Ashley Furniture in Bad Axe continued their Kids in Need of a Bed program despite changes made due to the pandemic. Store employees volunteered their time to donate beds to Upper Thumb children in need for the seventh year in a row. (Courtesy Photo) BAD AXE — For seven years, Ashley Furniture in Bad Axe has been donating beds to kids in need across Huron County. The program expanded to include Huron, Tuscola, and Sanilac counties for Christmas 2020, ending the year o...