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.
Voters in Dexter Community Schools will have a big question on their ballots this spring, now that the DCS Board of Education approved the application to place the $241.8 million bond proposal before voters. In a message to the community sent out on Jan. 31, DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis said “On Monday, January 27th, the ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is finding its way into different parts of life, so it’s only natural that education would be one of those places. Local schools in Chelsea and Dexter have started to use it in an effort to stay committed to being on the forefront. In Chelsea at Beach Middle School, Principal Matt Ceo ...
Lyndon Township and a handful of other local communities received a perfect score for some important work last year. For this, they were recognized by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s State Tax Commission. At the Lyndon Township Board meeting on Jan. 14, township officials said the township was acknowledged as a local unit who has ...
The Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) has a budget plan for 2025 and it includes adding to the team. Serving the city of Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township, the DAFD is looking to hire new full-time firefighters. In the recent Dexter Township eNewsletter, “In the Loop”, an update was given on the latest with the fire ...
Described as inspirational and innovative, Saline Middle School Science teacher Leigh Ann Roehm has been recognized as one of the best. Sharing the cool news, Saline Area Schools (SAS) announced on Jan. 29, that Roehm was “recently awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).” Established in 1983, Saline schools said ...
Dexter Community Schools’ Unified Basketball Teams are playing at another level; bringing together students on the court in a unique way toward a common goal of working as a team. This is being highlighted in a huge game for them that will be taking place before a Detroit Pistons game on Jan. 31. They are playing ...
Hunter Easton describes signing with Hope College as an opportunity of a lifetime. A standout on the Saline Hornets baseball team, Easton is excited about his recent signing. The Sun Times News (STN) connected with him to ask about this great news. “I’m extremely excited. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime and something I’ve been dreaming about ...
Art created by students in Dexter Community Schools will again be part of the Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show. Every school in DCS, from Anchor and Beacon to Wylie, Creekside, Mill Creek and the high school, will have students participating in the show. It will be open to the public starting Saturday, ...
The city of Ann Arbor owns land in Scio Township that it wants to annex and then sell to an affordable housing development. The land is on Maple Road and its part of an overall agreement between the two communities that goes back years ago. Ann Arbor went to the Scio Township Board at their ...
After much discussion, meetings, an election and input from the community, Webster Township has approved its “keeping of animals” amendment. At a special meeting of the Webster Township Board on Jan. 15, a decision was approved to adopt an ordinance “to amend Section 2.10 of Article 2 and Section 13. 25 and 13.60 of Article 13 ...
Overcoming an injury and delaying the next step in her college career, Kylie Cabana took to the field again this past fall to help lead the Ohio Northern University soccer team while also earning academic honors. Over the past year, Cabana, a 2020 graduate of Dexter High School, suffered an ACL injury which led to ...
Community members of Milan Area Schools (MAS), your input is important, especially as the school district looks to fill the important position of Superintendent. With current MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach announcing last month that he is retiring from Milan Area Schools on June 30, 2025, the Board of Education has announced the replacement process moving ...
When Sydney Clark walked into the Washtenaw United Hockey team’s lockeroom for the first time she knew the team would be unforgettable and that the bond they had would be irreplaceable. That was their inaugural season back in 2020. Now four years later, Clark is helping to lead this year’s team as a captain. The ...
Dexter Community Schools started the New Year by swearing in the two new Board of Education members. Voted onto the board in the November 5 election, the school board and district officially welcomed on Michael Cipolla and Amy Reiser at the January 8 meeting. During that school board meeting, DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis administered the ...
From the weight room to the bleachers and STEAM remodel, Saline Area Schools approved a number of big purchases at the last school board meeting. Rex Clary, Saline Area Schools Executive Director of Operations, went before the school board on Jan. 14 with recommendations for each purchase. The board approved each one. The weight room ...
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