Opinion

Whitmer claims Michigan's economy hasn't been 'closed for eight months' during pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Feb 3, 2021

Although some constituents feel that the way Gov. Gretchen Whitmer handled the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that she was attempting to control the economy and residents' lives, she took the opportunity to shoot down this myth during a recent press conference.

Opinion

With expected seasonal increase in COVID-19, Mitchell warns against more lockdowns

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 27, 2020

As debate over whether there should be a second round of lockdowns as expected seasonal increases in COVID-19 infection rates begin to show up in national statistics, both politicians and health experts have varying opinions.

Opinion

Howell pleased with Michigan Supreme Court order striking down Whitmer's orders

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 20, 2020

Rep. Gary Howell (R-Deerfield Township) is happy that the Michigan Supreme Court struck down Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders regarding COVID-19.

Opinion

Whitmer: Restrictions should remain until there is a COVID-19 vaccine, which could take years

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 24, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently hinted to the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce that she believes it will be necessary to keep the entire state of Michigan under a state of emergency until a vaccine for COVID-19 is widely distributed and in use, a period that experts say could take an unspecified number of years.

Opinion

Huron Daily Tribune seeks to honor today's pandemic heroes

By John Sammon | Apr 29, 2020

The Huron Daily Tribune is calling on residents who know of a hero who has been instrumental in their community in helping to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, or who has helped members of the community battling the pandemic, to submit their personal stories.