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.
Two student-athletes at Saline High School were named as finalists for a prestigious state-wide honor. Hunter Easton and Grace Roth were named as 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award Finalists in Michigan. Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch announced this as the last school board meeting. Both students were recognized at that time. “We’re very proud of both Grace and ...
Dexter Township held a budget hearing at the township board’s Febuary 18 meeting, introducing a new financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget is mostly complete, township supervisor Lonnie Scott said. The township board will vote on final approval at their March meeting. During this last meeting, Scott said they talked through several ...
After 30 years in education and the last 16 as Principal of Paddock Elementary School, Sean DeSarbo announced he will be retiring next month. DeSarbo addressed his decision in a letter to Paddock families that was dated Feb. 11. His letter opens with, “After 30 incredible years in the Michigan public school system (the last ...
Saline Area Schools have scheduled community input sessions for the superintendent search. The process to find a new superitendent for Saline was set in motion after Stephen Laatsch announced on December 11 that he will be retiring after nearly three decades as an educator in Saline Area Schools. His retirement is effective July 1. In an ...
It’s been quite the sight for some people around the Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township communities. Seeing the helicopter hovering not too far above the power lines while lowering workers down to fix them, it’s not something you see every day. One area resident who has seen this is George Lambrides, who recently watched this ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Scio Township Fire Department reported a fire engine stolen on February 14, by an unknown individual, who was later arrested by police. Scio Fire Chief Andrew Houde said at 1p.m. that day while firefighters were on a detail, “an individual unknown to the Scio Township Fire Department entered one of our ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Scio Township Sustainability Task Force is hosting an upcoming event called “The Sun is Shining in Scio.” The event is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23,at Homeland Solar headquarters at 303 Metty Drive, off Jackson Road. It’s planned to be a fun informational meeting. Attendees will have an opportunity ...
By Lonnie Huhman Workers hit a gas line in the Dexter Business and Research Park, leading to an emergency response with traffic restrictions and area businesses being told to stay inside until all was clear. The industrial park is off of Dan Hoey Road. Emergency responders from the Dexter Area Fire Department responded to an ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education recently approved a set of purchases, including a new Scoreboard and Sound System for Al Ritt Stadium. At its Jan. 27 meeting, the school board was presented with a number of recommendations made by DCS Principal for Operations Craig McCalla. All were approved unanimously. ...
By Lonnie Huhman The Wing Classical Academy is hoping to make a new home in Lima Township. This private school in the Dexter/Chelsea area has applied for a conditional use permit with the plan of building a new school. The notice went out recently to the community that the Lima Township Planning Commission will conduct a ...
Saline Area Schools assures the district community its taking the appropriate steps to protect student privacy. In his Feb. 7 Community Message, Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch addressed some issues around immigration and gender identity. The community message is like an e-newsletter to the school district community. This part of his message came under the heading ...
Dexter High School was well represented at the recent University of Michigan Model United Nations Conference called “MUNUM XXXVIII.” Twelve of Dexter High School’s (DHS) Model United Nations Delegates attended the four day conference from January 16-19th. The event is described as a “Model U.N. conference dedicated to providing high school students a space to engage with ...
At the corner of Main and Alpine streets, the Dexter Brunch House is getting ready to open its doors in the next week or so. Formerly the home of the Dexter Riverview Café, this new restaurant is aiming to serve breakfast and lunch menu items that will be made with a from-scratch, homemade feel and ...
A unique local club calls the skies over Scio Township Hall Park home. With a maximum altitude of 400 feet above ground level, per FAA regulations, the Scio Flyers Model Airplane Club can be seen conducting their flight training at the park behind township hall. The club has members and participants from the township and ...
In a matter of sixteen months, Saline High School (SHS) has become one of the best in the state in esports. At the Michigan High School Esports League Fall 2024 Season Championships at Michigan State University in December, the Saline teams took in a state championship in Mario Kart, a runner-up and a top four ...
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