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.
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) is hosting a community conversation related to the recent legislation signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This past month, Whitmer signed two bipartisan bills that aim to improve focus during class time by minimizing digital distractions. According to the Governor’s Office, the two bills call for Michigan school districts to create action ...
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education approved technology purchases totaling over $900,000 at its March 10 meeting. The school board approved a “request to purchase 1800 iPads for staff and students, 350 Chromebooks and 35 Omen laptops for the C204 computer lab at Saline High School and 2 Cisco 3110 NGFW firewalls to replace ...
Dexter High School will be getting a unique update in its food program that should give students a delicious food option during their days of study and work. To get this new option underway, the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education approved at their March 9 meeting the purchase of fresh personal pizza equipment from ...
Eight students in Dexter Community Schools (DCS) had their artwork selected to be part of the upcoming State Art Show. These students, after being selected as the best in their schools, had their artwork put on display this past month or so as part of the Region 3 Art Show at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). ...
Saline Area Schools has announced some leadership changes coming up later this summer. On March 6, Saline Superintendent Dr. Rachel Kowalski notified families, students and staff at Heritage and Saline High School about leadership transitions that will take place at the conclusion of the school year. Beginning July 1, Megan DeGrand will serve as Principal ...
Since Mikala Sposito graduated from Dexter High School (DHS) a few years back she has gone on to do some things in the field of welding that haven’t been done before, such as becoming the first female representative from the United States to compete in the World Skills finals. It was announced this month that ...
Created in 2017, the Saline-Chelsea Co-operative Ski Team has been a great way for students in both communities to compete in skiing as a varsity sport. The team’s season, which is governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, takes place in January and February. With the season now wrapped up, the coach and some ...
As Sylvan Township and Lima Township move forward with their 425 partnership there are some things they need to get in place as they explore the planning and zoning of their Economic Development Project Area. At a special Joint Sylvan-Lima Boards Meeting held on Feb. 17, the townships approved decisions related to the Sylvan-Lima Joint Planning ...
Maggie Smith placed fifth overall, making the top eight for a third straight year in a row, setting a new program record for Milan, while teammate Kenleigh Vandergrift placed 27th. The State Finals for Division 3 Girls Singles were held at JAX 60 on Saturday, Feb. 29, with a field of 56 of the top ...
It’s just weeks away that the reality of trash collection services will change in Dexter Township. Leading up to this, Dexter Township continues to get the word out on what residents need to do. “The Dexter Township Board of Trustees approved the signing of a contract with Waste Management (WM) to become the single trash ...
The Milan Girls Varsity Basketball team fell to Adrian in the first round of the Districts by a score of 65-35, ending the season for the Lady Big Reds. The tournament game was held on March 2, in Dundee. At 24 points, the Big Reds were again led in scoring by Emily Bladen, who has ...
In accordance with a directive from the State School Aid budget, Dexter Community Schools (DCS) gives a one-time payment to its “educators.” The DCS Board of Education approved a handful of letters of agreement and a memorandum at its Feb. 23 meeting that will give employees a one-time payment provided to districts through State School ...
The Milan Girls Varsity Bowling Team is bringing home the trophy after winning the Division 3 State Championship on February 27 in Jackson. The Lady Big Reds were a strong team all season and put it all together in the state finals to bring home the school’s first championship in girls bowling. Going unbeaten in ...
There are two potential annexation proposals in discussion in Scio Township, one involving the city of Dexter and another related to Dexter Community Schools. Both are looking at land in the township, but are a bit different beyond that. The two ideas were discussed by the Scio Township Board during its Feb. 24 meeting. The ...
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education approved two contracts at its February 23 meeting related to the Fieldhouse Pre-Engineered Metal Building Package DCS put in place two contracts with the Fedak Corporation, one for materials and one for labor. The district’s facility committee looked at this on Feb. 19, and district consultant, Granger, ...
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