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.
It’s always been a dream of Sydney Hastings to go to the University of Michigan. Well, that dream is coming true for her, now that she has signed to attend and play softball at the university just down the road from her home in Saline. The Sun Times News caught up with Hastings to ask ...
Wylie Elementary School Principal Katie See was honored for her outstanding leadership after being selected as one of the best in Michigan at what she does for Dexter Community Schools. Dexter Community Schools announced on Dec. 6, that See has been honored by the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) as the Region ...
With her lifelong love of music as an inspiration as well as seeing her ex-boyfriend competing on the football field, Mallory Farmer wrote and sings on a new song called “Maize and Blue.” It’s a song with a deep country music feel to it that was written with family in mind. Farmer, a 2022 Pinckney ...
Playing the sport she loves at a great school is how Saline softball standout Ashley Malinczak describes her signing to attend and play softball at Hope College next year. Among a group of recent college signings for Saline High School Athletics, Malinczak is excited about this opportunity. The Sun Times News caught up with her ...
A plan for a new residential development has been introduced in Pittsfield Township. Called The Walden, the proposed development went before the township planning commission late last month. The plan has received preliminary site plan approval. To learn more the Sun Times News followed up with Haley Feeman, Municipal Services Coordinator for Pittsfield Charter Township. ...
A recommendation has been put forth that if approved would see voters in Dexter Community Schools (DCS) answering yes or no to a $240 million bond question in the special election on May 6, 2025. The DCS bond proposal emphasizes that there will not be an increase in the current millage rate for school bond projects and ...
It was a big moment for Braiden Scheffler when she signed with Ball State University. Looking back at the hard work she has put in and support given to her by family and friends, Scheffler said she’s excited about competing and learning at the college level next year. The Sun Times News (STN) connected with ...
A fire caused by a fire pit bowl injures a Chelsea man and leaves the home severely damaged. The call came to the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) for a structure fire at 9:35 p.m. on Nov. 26. The fire was at the home at 5975 Sibley Road. CAFA Fire Chief Robert Arbini told the Sun ...
A new course coming to Beach Middle School was created after seeing some needs coming out of the COVID era. At the Nov. 18 Chelsea School District Board of Education meeting the new course was introduced. It will be formally introduced as an opportunity for students during the 2025-26 school year. In his report to ...
A new business is coming to the Dexter/Ann Arbor area and its bringing with it a mix of pizza and golf. It’s called Hometown Pizza & Under Par Simulators. The owners are Alex Willnow and Hunter Comstock. It will be located in Scio Township at 5060 Jackson Road, Suite G, just off of the intersection ...
In the wake of a varsity football season that saw the school district forfeiting three games because of a penalty for use of an ineligible player, Saline Area Schools (SAS) are looking into reviewing the entire athletic department. The Sun Times News (STN) followed up with SAS Board of Education President Michael McVey by email to ...
The collaboration between Chelsea High School and senior citizens in the community continues to grow as evidenced in a recent special class project for some students. CHS Principal Amada Clor updated the school board on this in her recent report: “Our collaboration with community senior citizens have continued to grow. This past week, Valerie Johnson, ...
On November 20, before what was described as a jubilant crowd, the new township board of trustees was sworn in. With the election past, both newly elected and re-elected board members gathered to say their oaths of office. The township announced this on Nov. 22 in a press release to local media. It said in ...
Dexter Township is taking the next step with short-term rentals as it looks to form a committee to research these rentals with a goal of amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding their legal establishment, regulation, and/or prohibition. On the Nov. 19 meeting agenda for the Dexter Township Board of Trustees, the board reviewed the proposal to ...
In his new role, Tim Eder will help the Great Lakes Protection Fund continue its mission to support innovative solutions for safeguarding the Great Lakes’ future, tackling challenges like climate resilience, invasive species and water quality. The Great Lakes Protection Fund (GLPF) announced on Nov. 19, the appointment of Eder as Chair of its Board of ...
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