UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 A group of sightseers gaze at one of the wind turbines that were on display during Wind Turbine Day; Thumb Area Transit assisted with transportation.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Three former Huron County residents were involved in an alleged murder-suicide in Arizona on July 2, according to the Mohave County Arizona Sheriff's Office.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 A 57 year old Essexville woman died Tuesday of an apparent drowning at Port Crescent State Park, the second such death in the thumb area this past month.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 As area schools continue to search for ways to improve the quality of education, they must do so in a tough economic climate where cuts are often the first answer to budget problems.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Paul Nugent was in a Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) judicial court and licensing division last Thursday and Friday to appeal the recent suspension of his pharmacist license.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Organizers of the First Annual Unionville Farmers' Market are preparing for a day filled with fun and activities for families.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 The Huron County MSU Extension will host an informational program about the new farm bill and potential implications on local farm land and rental values. The program will be on Wednesday, July 30 at the Huron County Farm Bureau Building, 711 N. Van Dyke, Bad Axe and will run from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 The Huron County Democratic Party hosted a "Meet the Candidates" night last week for Democratic and nonpartisan candidates for office. More than 60 people attended the event, including 19 candidates for office, 18 of whom addressed the audience.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 BAD AXE Ñ In an effort to help area voters inform themselves in time for this year's primary and general elections, the Huron County Farm Bureau will once again host two "Meet the Candidates" meetings on July 24 and July 31 in Bad Axe.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Huron County Sheriff Kent Tibbits recently presented his 2007 Annual Report to the Huron County Board of Commissioners.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 The Huron County Board of Commissioners are now willing to pay more to county employees for mileage reimbursement, however, not without some discussion.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Normally, the Huron County Road Commission requests reservations, which can be made on Jan. 2 of every year, for campsites. This year, things were handled a little differently.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 The answer is in, and according to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) in Washington, D.C. and Huron County Chief Assistant Prosecutor/Huron County Corporate Counsel Steve Allen, Huron County Prosecuting Attorney candidate Timothy Rutkowski is not in violation of the Hatch Act.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
It was a year ago today that the Thumb lost a true legend -- in broadcasting, in politics, in chats over cofee and in caring, amongst other things.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 A third defendant was arraigned in Huron County District Court last Wednesday on charges relating to improper disposal of recyclables by World Waste Services, Inc. Stanford Doll, 48, of Almont, stood mute on charges of Criminal Enterprises-Conducting (commonly referred to as racketeering) and faces a possible 20 years in prison and/or $100,000 fine if convicted.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 According to Huron County Sheriff Kent Tibbits, a 39 year old Wixom drowned off the beach in Caseville just before noon on July 5.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Stage Stores, Inc. is planning to bring a new discount department store to Bad Axe in a portion of the old Farmer Jack's building called Peebles.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 The Harbor Beach Maritime Festival celebrates its eighth year this week from Wednesday, July 9 through Sunday, July 13 and promises fun for the entire family.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 According to a Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) press release, the state agency has summarily suspended the pharmacist license of Paul J. Nugent, R.Ph.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 HURON COUNTY- Two World Waste Services, Inc. owners were arraigned in Huron County Court last Thursday on felony charges of Criminal Enterprises-Conducting (commonly referred to as racketeering) and Money Laundering in the second degree, while a third defendant is scheduled to be arraigned today at 1:30 p.m. on a related charge.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Former Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Bill Heffelfinger is no longer the band director for Bad Axe Schools. At a special meeting of the Board of Education last Friday, the board voted 6-0 to accept a resolution to accept Heffelfinger's resignation.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 The Huron County Board of Commissioners seem to have "backed down" from allegations, restrictions and intentions towards Huron County Sheriff Kent Tibbits.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Sebewaing--The Unionville Sebewaing Area School Board is looking at the possibility of bringing an alternative education program to their district.
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 As the August primary gets closer, voters in Ubly will have a few more weeks to decide whether to support the school's bond proposal.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 "Number please."
Long before touchtone, ringtones and cell phones, those were the words you would hear Pauline Eichler say on the other end of the line if you were making a phone call in the early 1940s.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 HURON COUNTY -- For those that thought recent actions taken by the Huron County Board of Commissioners would bring the controversy surrounding Sheriff Kent Tibbits and the use of his county-owned vehicle to an end...think again.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Dear Editor,
I was disappointed to read in your June 18 edition my opponent's advertisement with inaccurate information, particularly about my prosecutor investigation position. Allow me to set the record straight. Deputy Tim Doyle serves as the prosecutor investigator in my office. He was originally deputized by former Sheriff Mike Gage in 1997 and again in 2001 and 2005 by Sheriff Kent Tibbits. He began his service in 1997 as an unpaid volunteer. He began getting paid in 2000 pursuant to a Board of Commissioner resolution.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 "There has been some turnover in the court and more turnover in August when Donna Wolschlager leaves for a different job," said Huron County District Court Judge David Herrington.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Huron County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Gaertner announced late last week that his office will not be pressing criminal charges against Huron County Sheriff Kent Tibbits.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Huron County Sheriff Kent Tibbits will not resign his position, even after being requested to do so by the Huron County Board of Commissioners, according to his attorney Julie Gafkay.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 A resolution passed in the Michigan House last week will make it more difficult for copper and metal thieves to cash in their stolen goals. The legislation, proposed by State Representative Terry Brown (D-Pigeon), passed by a vote of 107-1 and will now go to the Senate.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 It was exactly two weeks ago today that I went into the hospital for what was my second and hopefully last heart procedure I will ever face.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008
This Saturday everyone will have a great opportunity to learn some Huron County history first hand and enjoy a great day at Huron City Museums as part of Pioneer Days.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 PIGEON - After a controversial dress code issue earlier this school year, Elkton Pigeon Bay Port Principal Lisa DiCamillo sat down with parents, students and staff members and reviewed the current school dress code policy.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Huron County Sheriff Kent Tibbits appeared before the Huron County Board of Commissioners Monday to answer questions regarding the allegations that he has misused his County Owned vehicle.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 SEBEWAING -- The controversy about the road running around the outskirts of the Sebewaing Airport has come to an end.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 There is a good reason to stay close to home this June 21 and 22, the Thumb Artists Studio Tour puts you on the trail to 12 of the Thumb area artists' studios for less than half a tank of gas! This will be the second year for the free, 33 mile tour, which wends its way along the scenic M-25 corridor, from Port Austin to Caseville.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Members of Sacred Heart Parish gathered on Sunday, May 25 to bless and dedicate a columbarium and memorial garden space in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bad Axe.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Huron County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Gaertner is seeing some competition this election year from Tuscola County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Timothy Rutkowski who is an Ubly area resident. And this is not the first time the two have headed to the polls apposing each other. They headed off against each other in 2000 and 2004, according to documents obtained from Gaertner.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 BAY CITY -- United States District Court of Eastern Michigan Honorable Judge Thomas A. Ludington released an Opinion and Order on May 19 regarding Port Austin resident Kenneth E. Yaroch, a former loan officer for Signature Bank.
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 After weeks of allegations, comments and an ongoing investigation, Sheriff Kent Tibbits will be meeting with the Huron County Board of Commissioners to "clear the air."
UPDATED: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 After coming home from the hospital and adjusting to my new life, a new challenge was on the horizon -- returning to work.
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 CARO- Josh Brinkman, 27, Fairgrove, was sentenced last week on charges of capturing/distributing an image of an unclothed person, which is a felony punishable by a maximum of five years in prison and/or $5,000 fine.
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 BAY CITY -- United States District Court of Eastern Michigan Honorable Judge Thomas A. Ludington released an Opinion and Order on May 19 regarding Port Austin resident Kenneth E. Yaroch, a former loan officer for Signature Bank.
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Huron County Bar Association President Dawn Schumacher recently presented the 2008 Liberty Bell Award to Harbor Beach Community Schools Superintendent Ron Kraft. He rose above other nominees due to his involvement and support for his students.
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Huron County Corporate Counsel Steve Allen recently gave the Huron County Board of Commissioners an update regarding the issues facing Huron Count Sheriff Kent Tibbits.
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 HURON COUNTY - On the afternoon of Monday, May 12, 30-year-old Caseville resident David Michael Mastalinski was arrested at a Sebewaing Township on three felony drug charges.
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Pursuant to MCL 168.554, the deadline to file for open Huron County offices was May 13, at 4 p.m., according to Huron County Clerk Peggy Koehler. The following will be heading to the primary election and then perhaps off to the regular election in November. The (I) indicates the office incumbent.
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Huron Biofuels, LLC Chief Executive Officer Bill Moran recently announced the company's plans to build a $65 million Biofuel facility near Elkton on Moore Road.
UPDATED: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 So I wake up in the hospital Tuesday morning and things are a blur. After I wrote the note to Jill, I was stunned to learn of some of the details that occurred the night before.
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Sheriff Kent Tibbits is being investigated by the Huron County Prosecuting Attorney's Office regarding the personal use of his county owned vehicle and charging gasoline to Huron County while on personal trips, according to Huron County Prosecuting Attorney Mark Gaertner.
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Harbor Beach City Clerk/Finance Officer Tom Youatt is accepting a position in West Branch; leaving Harbor Beach next month. Recently he presented the Harbor Beach City Council with his resignation. We had the opportunity to talk with Tom regarding his stay, accomplishments and other issues regarding his employment and relationships with Harbor Beach officials and residents. He took the time to sit and talk about Harbor Beach, his past and his future with writer Paul W. Kerr.
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Monday, April 14 is a day I will never forget. It is the day I nearly died of a heart attack at the age of 33 and scared everyone I love more than I ever thought possible.
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