Lonnie Huhman is a versatile journalist with a long career in local news. At The Sun Times News, he covers area schools, surrounding townships, and local sports, while also writing profile pieces and reporting on new businesses. His wide-ranging experience allows him to move comfortably between hard news, community features, and in-depth human-interest stories.
The Saline Area School Board of Education approved a resolution at its April 28 meeting to submit sinking fund and recreation and playground (CARES) millage renewals proposals for the special election held on Tuesday, August 4. At the school board meeting on the 28th, school district staff gave a presentation on the millage renewals, including ...
The Scio Township Board at its April 28 meeting approved its 2026 road agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the local road improvement projects planned for in the coming months. The estimated total for the projects comes out to $566,000 with Scio devoting an estimated $299,472 and the WCRC local matching funds ...
With an athletic fieldhouse in mind, the Scio Township Board at its April 28 meeting approved an amendment to its 425 agreement with the city of Dexter. The exact wording of Scio’s decision states: approve the First Amendment to Contract for Conditional Transfer of Property Agreement under PA 425 of 1984, from Scio Township to ...
From Dexter High School (DHS) to Paris, France, Kyla Brewer is headed to the 2026 World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship this summer, as part of Team USA. She will be going up against some of the best baton twirlers from around the world as they compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in the twirling ...
Dexter High School’s Model United Nations team earned high honors at the recent Model UN conference at Oakland University. This was the tenth Model UN (MUN) conference at the university and it was their largest by the size of student delegations in their decade long history. It had some of the premier talent from schools from ...
Lima Township and the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) have a road work plan for this year that includes work estimated to come out to a total of $492,000. With work expected on roads like Freer and Guenther, Lima Township and the WCRC have agreed upon a list of road work under its 2026 agreement, ...
The Buddy Meet has become a great time for a group of friends to share their common passion. The meet was held on April 20, in Milan. The Sun Times News connected with one of the event organizers, Nancy Gill, to learn more. “The simple idea behind the meet three years ago was inclusion; making ...
Dexter Township has its list of road projects for 2026, as it reached an agreement at its April 21 township board meeting with the Washtenaw County Road Commission. The agreement will see $289,000 worth of road work done with Dexter Township contributing 146,821 and the county’s local matching funds at $142,179. The Sun Times News ...
It’s Spring and that means it’s time for the annual Dexter Community Schools Spring Art Walk. Install day was on April 16, so the walk is ready in the downtown participating businesses in Dexter. The show runs from April 18th through Sunday, May 17th. This year’s show has grown to include the Graphic Arts Classes ...
Described as a fully involved shed fire, Scio Township Firefighters responded to a fire off of Baker Road on April 19 that caused some serious damage. The Sun Times News followed up with Scio Township Fire Chief Andrew Houde about the emergency call that Sunday afternoon. Houde said Scio firefighters were dispatched just before 4:30 ...
“Cougar sighting! Between Huron River and Chamberlin heading towards Chamberlin. Please watch your animals when they are outside!” That’s how the post on Nextdoor began. Nextdoor is a location-based social networking app for neighborhoods that connects residents with each other. The message was posted on April 18, by Kaitlin Gotcher of Walsh Road, after she ...
The Milan Girls Varsity Softball Team came away with two strong wins this past week against St. Mary Catholic Central and Jefferson. Playing at home on April 13, the Big Reds beat SMCC by a score of 13-7. Against Catholic Central, Milan Coach Micah Higa said “it was a competitive, back-and-forth game where we had ...
The community survey results are in for Cell Phones in Dexter schools, and one big takeaway is phones should be unavailable during class at minimum. On March 19, Dexter Community Schools (DCS) hosted a Community Conversation regarding Cell Phones in schools, which was attended by roughly 40 community members. After the Community Conversation, a survey ...
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved a list of grant proposals as part of its second round of CARES Discretionary Funds program. The Saline school board approved by a 7 to 0 vote “Round II distribution of CARES Discretionary Funds in the amount of $28,604” at its April 14 meeting. The list of ...
Scio Township firefighters responded to a vehicle crash on Dexter Ann Arbor Road that led to one driver suffering serious injuries. Scio Township Fire Chief Andrew Houde told the Sun Times News the township fire department responded to a crash on Dexter Ann Arbor Road just before 12:30 p.m. on April 16. He said Scio’s first ...
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