Caseville Chamber: Absolutely No Cheeseburger Festival This Year
Caseville Chamber of Commerce reminded fans that due to the COVID-19 pandemic that will be no Cheeseburger Festival of any size occurring this year.
Category: News
Site announcements of changes that affect the Thumbwind website are highlighted.
News and events of Michigan’s Upper Thumb that are worth knowing in the region.
Here are some of the top stories.
48 Huron County Businesses Received Paycheck Protection Program Loans
48 Huron County businesses that received PPP loans noted a total of 2,137 retained employees in the loan application. It’s estimated that between $16.2 to $36.6 million in PPP loans were made to businesses utilizing this program in the Upper Thumb.
The Archives of Michigan Offering Virtual Appointments
Archives of Michigan is pleased to announce a new video conferencing service. During one-on-one appointments, researchers can speak with an archivist to ask questions or request particular records.
Niagara Falls Webcam Increases Its Roar Due to High Lake Levels
Niagara Falls webcams are showing an effect of high Great Lakes water levels. Locals and regular visitors to Niagara Falls have noticed that the iconic falls has increased its roar this year.
Black Lives Matter Protest Comes to Bad Axe Michigan
The state spotlight turned to Bad Axe Michigan for a short period of time. Over 200 protesters turned up in front of the Huron County Michigan county building to express an awareness of the Black Lives Matter protests that are happening concurrently throughout the United States and throughout the globe.
DNR Announces Reopening Dates For Michigan State Parks, and Harbors
The Michigan DNR has determined official opening dates for state park and state forest campgrounds, state harbors and other DNR-managed outdoor spaces.
Victory Cruise Line Cancels 2020 Season
Uncertainty about potential restrictions in travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted one cruise line, operating in the Great Lakes, to cancel its remaining cruises in 2020. Victory Cruise Lines, announced it will cancel all planned itineraries for the remainder of the 2020 season
New Web Site Helps Residents Get Their Federal Stimulus Payment
The vast majority of Michigan residents are eligible for the stimulus checks made available by the federal Coronavirus Aid. However, according to U of M data, approximately $4.5 million is at risk in the Thumb area due to not meeting filing requirements required to obtain the stimulus checks.
