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 Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is seeking information about an armed robbery that took place on August 26 on Dan Hoey Road. According to the WCSO, deputies responded at 11:27 p.m. on the 26th to an apartment complex in the 7600 Block of Dan Hoey Road for an Armed Robbery. “Upon arrival deputies spoke ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) are taking the first steps in starting some big bond projects, which should see additions at some district buildings and new construction. To get these projects going one must first set the groundwork. To do this, the DCS Board of Education at their Aug. 25 meeting awarded the Geotechnical & Materials ...
After some needed remediation work, because mold was discovered in the building, Saline Middle School is getting back in session. Saline Superintendent Rachel Kowalski gave a district update about Saline Middle School (SMS) on Aug. 26: “We are pleased to report that after receiving an analysis of test results and a verbal review with our ...
The question of short-term rentals (STRs) in Dexter Township remains up in the air as the township board looks to have more discussion and analysis before making a decision on this complex issue. Should they officially be allowed in the township and if so, how should they be regulated? They have been operating in the ...
In considering a commercial solar ordinance, it appears Lima Township has some specifics in mind before anything becomes official. At their last meeting, the Lima Township Board had before them a recommendation from the planning commission to approve the language of the “Solar Energy Collection Systems, Large” Ordinance. However that didn’t happen. After reviewing the ...
With two days before the start of the school year, Saline Area Schools made an emergency announcement to the school district community about the first day for Saline Middle School. On Aug. 22, Saline Area Schools (SAS) notified families of Saline Middle School students that the start of the school year would be delayed. In ...
With the new school year quickly approaching, the Saline Education Association and Saline Area Schools Board of Education finally reached a new contract after months of negotiation. At the special meeting on Aug. 19, the Saline school board approved the 2025-27 Saline Education Association – Saline Board of Education Collective Bargaining Agreement. The approval was ...
Thinking environmentally, the Sylvan Township Board had an item related to greenhouse gas emissions on its August 12 meeting agenda. In considering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Sylvan Township Board moved forward at the meeting on the 12th and joined the Washtenaw 2030 District. Township supervisor Amanda Nimke introduced the agenda item and said there ...
This fall Chelsea High School graduates Grace Ratliff and Nathan Krzysik are heading down two very unique pathways for college. These paths have them aiming high and thinking about duty, honor and country. Both received appointments to military academies, one at the U.S Military Academy at West Point and the other at the U.S. Air Force Academy ...
With little time to spare before the start of school on August 25, the Chelsea School District (CSD) made a number of hires to add to the staff with a new year ahead. At the Aug. 18 meeting, the CSD Board of Education hired six people to fill roles ranging from Social Worker, Teacher Consultant ...
With the start of the school year just around the corner, Milan Area Schools (MAS) made a handful of new hires at the August 13 school board meeting, filling a range of teaching roles across the district. The MAS Board of Education made teacher appointments for an ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) position, in the ...
Emergency responders were at the scene of two calls in downtown Dexter on August 13, one involving a woman who had fallen and the other a man hit by a vehicle on Main Street. The Sun Times News followed up with the Dexter Area Fire Department to learn more about the emergency responses that happened ...
The Scio Township Board approved an ordinance at its August 12 meeting to dissolve the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The reason being is that it has fulfilled its purpose and is no longer needed. However, there are some in the township who believe the DDA is still needed. At the township board meeting, the board ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) is moving forward with what was promised for in the May election, and that’s making important improvements to the school district with voters’ tax dollars. At its Aug. 11 meeting, the DCS Board of Education adopted a resolution to proceed with the issuance and sale of the 2025 School Building and ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) are moving forward with the Superintendent transition after the school board approved a new contract and plan. DCS announced on August 12 the official hiring of Ryan Bruder as the next Superintendent: “On August 11, 2025, the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education approved a contract with Ryan Bruder to serve ...
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