Eric Young

Bay City, Michigan

Editor of the Huron Daily Tribune. Avid photographer and hockey fan. Staff photographer for the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL.

Articles

Huron County recognizes top 50 students of 2025

6 days ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

HDTMore than 100 people attended the ceremony at the Franklin Inn, where the students were announced in reverse order. Article continues below this adEach year, the top 50 students are determined by a formula that includes their GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Check out all 50 students' bios below. 1. Evan Schember School: Laker High School Hometown: Bay Port Parents: Kari Schember and Douglass Schember Extra Curricular Activities: National Honor Society.
Ubly students find May Inspirations

2 weeks ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

Artwork by Camry Stringer, 12th grade, at Ubly Schools. Submitted to the TribuneArtwork by Morgan Schulte, 18, at Ubly Schools. Submitted to the TribuneArtwork by Sommer Guza, 18, at Ubly Schools. Submitted to the TribuneArtwork by Rayne Guza, 12th grade, at Ubly Schools. Submitted to the TribuneArtwork by Summer Franzel, 7th grade, at Ubly Schools. Submitted to the TribuneArtwork by Bailey Guza, 9th grade, at Ubly Schools. Submitted to the TribuneArtwork by Kadey London, 9th grade, at Ubly Schools.
Tribune announces 2024 Design an Ad winners

2 weeks ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

The Huron Daily Tribune once again presented its Design An Ad contest this year, where students in area schools design ads for area advertisers to be featured. Julia Pratt Award WinnerName: Bailey GuzaSchool: UblyTeacher: Ashly ChanderGrade and Age: 9th grade, 14 years oldHometown: UblyParents: Anthony Guza and Renee LamkeWhat was your inspiration for the ad? When I saw the Flannery Auto Mall on the page, I had the instant idea to incorporate a car in the ad.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Huron County until 9:15 p.m. We

1 month ago | theheraldreview.com | Eric Young

At 8:44 p.m., the storm was located near Pigeon and Caseville, moving northeast at 85 mph. People and animals outdoors could be injured, and damage was possible to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Huron County Wednesday evening until 9: 15 p.m.According to the National Weather Service, the storm could produce ping pong ball size hail. The hail was radar-indcated, according to the NWS. The storm was expected to be near Port Austin at around 9:55 p.m.
Severe weather possible Sunday afternoon, evening

1 month ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

In Huron County, there is potential for damaging wind gusts, large hail, isolated tornadoes and locally heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon and evening in Huron County and much of southern Lower Michigan as a line of storms threatened to move through the area.
Severe weather possible Sunday afternoon, evening

1 month ago | theheraldreview.com | Eric Young

In Huron County, there is potential for damaging wind gusts, large hail, isolated tornadoes and locally heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon and evening in Huron County and much of southern Lower Michigan as a line of storms threatened to move through the area.
Huron County's 20 Under 40 recognized

2 months ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

HDTFor many years, the Tribune annually honored 20 individuals in the Upper Thumb younger than 40 years old who were doing great things in our community. However, following the COVID pandemic, we stopped publishing our 20 Under 40 section. Thanks to high demand, we brought it back this year. Article continues below this adOver the past couple of weeks, profiles for this year's 20 Under 40 honorees have been published on our website, and the annual 20 Under 40 section was published in the newspaper.
20 Under 40: Breann Darbee

2 months ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

Courtesy PhotoArticle continues below this adSpouse/Children: Spouse Aaron Darbee, Children Colton Darbee, Liam DarbeeEmployer: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs1. Current job title/responsibilities: Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner — utilize my license to see patients independently, manage chronic disease states, order labs, prescribe as necessary, send referrals if needed, and review non-formulary requests. Article continues below this ad2. What is the best aspect of your job?
20 Under 40: Alivia Alenbaum

2 months ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

Courtesy PhotoArticle continues below this adEmployer: Travis Elenbaum (my dad) at the Wooded Island II, and Brittany Taylor at the Ferris Department of Public Safety1. Current job title/responsibilities: I’m a bartender at my father’s restaurant called The Wooded Island II where I do a little bit of everything. I help with inventory, I take care of customers, I do some maintenance work, but I mostly stick to bartending when I am home from college.
20 Under 40: Lauren Jurgess

2 months ago | michigansthumb.com | Eric Young

Courtesy PhotoArticle continues below this adSpouse/Children: Jeremy Jurgess, Ryder, Norah and Audrey1. Current job title/responsibilities: 5th grade ELA teacher at Laker Elementary School (AKA the best job ever!)Article continues below this ad2. What is the best aspect of your job? There are so many great things about being a teacher. I love helping students try to think and act independently and learn life skills that they will use in their future.