Huron County View

11/25/2025

Joyce Ann Brown, 87, of Ubly, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 in United Hospice Service of Aspire, Marlette. She was born June 25, 1938 in Cass City to Virgil and Verna (Sweet) Lowe. She married Keith Norris Brown on May 14, 1960 in Cass City. He died January 22, 2013.

Joyce graduated from Cass City High School at the age of sixteen and attended Central Teaching College. She worked with Keith on their dairy farm until retirement. Following retirement, Keith and Joyce were able to do a bit of traveling including trips to California and Texas. They enjoyed many Michigan train rides on the old trains. Joyce enjoyed sewing, canning vegetables from the garden, and she was a fantastic cook.

Joyce is survived by her children: Lorie (Steven) Ruthko of Ubly, Lisa (Roy) Calahan of Carsonville, Ken Brown of Ubly, Tim Brown of Snover; grandchildren: Jordan (Ali) Ruthko, Jeremy (Leah) Ruthko, Bradley (Mandy) Calahan, Kevin (Cassy) Calahan, Taylor (Ryan) Nitz, Kennedy Brown, Rachel (Jeroen) deVor; great grandchildren: Adria, Della and Jayna Ruthko, baby Ruthko due in May, Kembry, Joelle and Clayton Calahan; sister, Carolyn (Harold) Donaghy of Sandusky. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Keith; daughter, Suzie Brown; sister, Yvonne (George) Sangster.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Pastor Josh Schmitz of Shabbona Riverside Church officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to United Hospice Service of Aspire, Marlette.

Visitation: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

11/24/2025

Where's the View?

It’s not every day you get to see a rock shaped like a turtle’s shell. That is, unless you live in the City of Harbor Beach. There, you get to see it as often as you want – after a nice leisurely trip down Pack Street, on the left, just before you hit the end of the road.

11/23/2025

Harbor Beach Middle School Students of the Month for October were chosen for demonstrating the Capturing Kids Hearts Character Trait of Self-Direct.

Harbor Beach Middle School Students of the Month for October were chosen for demonstrating the Capturing Kids Hearts Character Trait of Self-Direct: From left, Scarlett Yaroch, Kailani Martin, Anna Klaska, Nash Holdwick, Addy Wruble, and Addyson Kramer. Not pictured, Bella Laba. (Courtesy Photo)

11/23/2025

Local food pantries have already reported dwindling supplies, with the need for food assistance projected to increase up to nine-fold in the coming weeks.

THE THUMB – The Thumb Community Health Partnership (TCHP) is calling on local organizations, churches and residents to come together in response to a growing food insecurity crisis expected to impact families across Michigan’s Thumb region this November. Due to the federal government shutdown, m...

11/23/2025

Projects were chosen based on their coordination with planned infrastructure work, partnerships with other agencies, and focus on extending the life of existing roads.

THE THUMB – Five Thumb-area municipalities will receive state funding to help repair local roads as part of a statewide grant program recently announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. A total of 39 Michigan cities and villages with populations under 10,000 were selected to receive road funding grants t...

11/22/2025

Following the annual board meeting, officials said the date for the fair is now set for Aug. 9-15, 2026, after the fair’s longtime carnival company unexpectedly withdrew from its contract, setting off a scramble to re-book entertainment, vendors and grandstand events.

BAD AXE – The Huron Community Fair recently announced it will have to shift its 2026 dates to a week later than usual. Following the annual board meeting, officials said the date for the fair is now set for Aug. 9-15, 2026, after the fair’s longtime carnival company unexpectedly withdrew from it...

11/22/2025

More than a dozen creative Christmas trees are on display in Sebewaing.

More than a dozen creative Christmas trees are on display in Sebewaing. If these pictures pique your interest, see them in their entirety at Moore Shoreline during regular business hours.

11/21/2025

The Emergency Food Pantry Funding Grant allows pantries to request up to $1,250 to purchase food or infant formula.

HURON COUNTY – The Huron County Community Foundation (HCCF) is offering emergency grant funding to help local food pantries cope with a surge in demand following a temporary delay in SNAP benefits earlier this month. The Emergency Food Pantry Funding Grant allows pantries to request up to $1,250 t...

11/21/2025

Rotary Hay Ride comes to Ubly Historical 10 Cent Barn.

Community members recently enjoyed a relaxing hay ride through Ubly, which took them to a fun time at the 10 Cent Horse Barn Museum, located on Longuski Street in the village.

11/20/2025

The man was driving north in a Buick SUV when he veered into the southbound lane and struck a 2007 Kenworth semi hauling sugar beets.

FORESTER TOWNSHIP – A 75-year-old Port Sanilac man died after his SUV crossed the center line and collided with a semi on Lakeshore Road near Shabbona Road in Sanilac County’s Forester Township. According to the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office, county dispatch received the report of the crash ...

11/17/2025

Where's the View?

Work progresses on a recreational pavilion, going up along the Pigeon River in the City of Caseville, as seen looking west from the M-25 (Main St.) bridge. (Photo by John Bonke)

11/16/2025

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Former Bad Axe Jaycees, families and grandchildren gathered Sunday, Sept. 21 at Wilcox Park for a reunion and dedication. Seven past presidents attended: Ed Markham, Randy Maschke, William Cleland, Russ Talaski, Bob Brugger, Kathy Collings and Dave Keller. Pastor Bill Cleland led in prayer with a me...