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.
Discussions continue in Dexter Township as to whether to allow short-term rentals (STR) in the township. As part of this, there are two possible paths forward being considered. This was announced in a recent public hearing notice: “The Dexter Township Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm at ...
A group of students are looking for some local help, so they can attend high school this upcoming school year. Jyl Barnett Nolan, the Local Coordinator for Educatius, says six international students need to find host families in both Dexter and Saline for next year, or they will not be able to come to the ...
The sign reads, “Coming Soon White Lotus Farms Café.” Set to be located in the former Mancino’s location at 355 S. Zeeb Road, White Lotus Farms is taking what they do best, from freshly baked bread, locally-grown produce to handmade pizzas, and putting it inside a brick and mortar building. If you drive by the ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) has updated labor agreements with the Dexter Administrators’ Association (DAA) and Dexter Education Association (DEA). At its June 23 meeting, the DCS Board of Education unanimously approved the new agreements with these groups. The new contracts are collective bargaining agreements for 2025-2028. Both groups also ratified the agreements. In the executive ...
It’s not simply a radio it would be a strategic investment in district safety and communication infrastructure. The Chelsea School District is now looking into purchasing and implementing a district radio system. At the June 23 CSD Board of Education meeting, the topic of a district radio system was introduced with some details given as ...
With local school boards, such as Saline, Chelsea, Milan and Dexter, passing resolutions in support and now with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Board of Education doing the same it’s looking more likely that a millage vote will be on the November ballot. The ballot question is a 1 mill proposal that if passed ...
Dexter resident Terry Walters was surprised, but also proud for the honor he received this past weekend in Ann Arbor. It’s something that means a lot to him. Walters received the Eversight Shared Vision Award for his support of Eversight’s mission to restore sight and prevent Blindness through donation, transplantation, and research. Eversight, which is ...
A crash on I-94 caused a grass fire and the driver to be transported to the hospital after being extricated from the vehicle by Scio Township firefighters. The crash happened on Monday, June 23. To learn more, the Sun Times News connected with Scio Township Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Brandon Sears, who managed the incident ...
Scio Township has some concerns with the City of Dexter’s proposed amendments to its Master Plan, specifically areas that could impact the township. Both the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are in agreement that they have issues with some of the proposed changes Dexter wants to make it to its Master Plan. ...
The third-party review of the Athletic Department is in for Saline Area Schools and there were some important recommendations suggested. The presentation of the review was given at the June 10 school board meeting by 5/3 Athletic Consulting. The review was initiated in part from the Saline Varsity Football Team having to forfeit three games ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) and its bus drivers and monitors have a new labor agreement that comes with wage increases. At their June 9 meeting, the DCS Board of Education ratified a successor agreement with the West Washtenaw Bus Drivers and Monitors Association (WWBDAMA) for the 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement. This was a successor agreement ...
The new school board member on the Chelsea School District Board of Education said she prioritizes equality, equity and diversity in public education and in community. At their June 4 meeting, the CSD school board selected Nicolia Heineman out of five candidates to fill the vacancy left by Kate Henson, who resigned her role to ...
The Chelsea School District (CSD) has a new Director of Preschool and Community Learning. The Board of Education at their June 4 meeting approved the hiring of Sarah Bentley to fill this newly created role. CSD Superintendent Michael Kapolka and Assistant Superintendent Marcus Kaemming recommended the hiring of Bentley to be the Director of Preschool ...
The Paddock Early Childhood Center (PECC) plays an important part in the Milan community. For many families, it’s a place that has helped begin the educational lives of their young children and has been there as a reliable resource. Serving over 170 children in the community from birth to age five, the PEEC offers infant, ...
Starting July 1, Milan Area Schools will have a new Assistant Superintendent with Jennifer Bookout hired into the position at the June 4 Board of Education meeting. With longtime superintendent Bryan Girbach retiring this month and assistant superintendent Ryan McMahon moving into that position, the school district recently went through a hiring process to find ...
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