May 02, 2026

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Lonnie Huhman

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.

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Lonnie Huhman

Milan is Building a Strong Powerlifting Team

Milan is Building a Strong Powerlifting Team

Powerlifting at Milan High School has a newer team this season, but if the results from recent competitions are any evidence of where the team is at as far as skill, it’s obvious the team is not new when it comes to strength. Here is some recent news from the Big Reds Powerlifting team, care ...

Lonnie Huhman

A Jump into the Cold Water of Dexter for a Good Cause

A Jump into the Cold Water of Dexter for a Good Cause

The Dexter High School (DHS) Polar Plunge is an important and fun event that aims to raise money for the Special Olympics. Set for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, DHS Polar Plunge organizers (Jenni Davis and Kellison Kohler) are getting the word out on their upcoming plunge to help raise money for a good cause. ...

Police Investigate an Alleged Assault in Dexter

Police Investigate an Alleged Assault in Dexter

A call to a residence in Dexter has led the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to forward a case to the prosecutor involving alleged assault and the use of a knife. The Sun Times News was alerted to a possible case involving serious circumstances through the CLEMIS system, which is a Courts and Law Enforcement Management ...

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Milan Girls Basketball gets that Elusive Win

Milan Girls Basketball gets that Elusive Win

After a consecutive loss streak, the Milan Girls Varsity Basketball team earned a hard-fought win over Monroe Jefferson, giving the Lady Big Reds their first win of the season. Playing at home on Feb. 23, Milan beat Jefferson by a final score of 48 to 36. The team brought a good scoring attack to go ...

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Milan Wrestlers are Headed to States

Milan Wrestlers are Headed to States

Three wrestlers from the Milan Varsity Wrestling team are headed to the State Wrestling Finals, after qualifying in the regionals this past weekend. On the boys’ side heading to the next step are Samir Jomaa, who finished third at 175 pounds, and Patrick McShane who finished fourth at 132, while on the girls’ side Avalynn ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Swim and Dive End Regular Season on a Good Note

Milan Swim and Dive End Regular Season on a Good Note

The Milan Boys Varsity Swim and Dive team traveled to Riverview on February 17, for their final regular season meet of the year.  They took on Riverview and Flat Rock and split the contests as they fell to Riverview but cruised by Flat Rock. The scores were: Milan 71 Riverview 111 Milan 133   Flat ...

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Dexter Township and the Complexity of Data Centers

Dexter Township and the Complexity of Data Centers

The Dexter Township Board of Trustees is the latest governing board in the area to approve a moratorium on data centers. At its Feb. 17 meeting, the township board voted to put in place a moratorium on the development of data centers within the township. The resolution the board voted for said there’s a 180-day ...

Train Derails in Pittsfield Twp, No Injuries Reported

Train Derails in Pittsfield Twp, No Injuries Reported

Public Safety officials said a train derailment on February 18 closed several roads after rail cars left the track early that morning, but there was no reported public safety hazard. The Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety sent out word about the derailment after it happened at 5:06 a.m. on Wednesday the 18th, at Payeur ...

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Saline Third-graders Showcase their Non-Fiction Learning

Saline Third-graders Showcase their Non-Fiction Learning

Going before the Saline Area Schools Board of Education, three third-grade students from Pleasant Ridge Elementary School put on a student showcase about rain gardens, pollinators and carnivorous plants.   The presentation, before the school board on Jan. 27, gave great insight into the classroom learning the students have done recently.  Pleasant Ridge Principal Kenyatta ...

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