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.
Milan Area School’s (MAS) new Sinking Fund is expected to provide the district with dedicated funding to ensure a safe learning environment conducive to the educational process. That’s how MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach describes the fund which school district voters approved in the Nov. 5 vote. In a message to the community, Girbach said, “Again, ...
The votes are in and by a large number Washtenaw County voters put their support behind the Special Education Millage Renewal Proposal. By 73 percent of the vote, the proposal was approved by voters in the Nov. 5 election. The vote didn’t go unnoticed. “This millage renewal will positively impact every classroom in every school ...
The November 5 election will see two new faces on the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education and it also marks an end of an era that spanned over four decades. Choosing not to run for re-election, both Dick Lundy and Mara Greatorex are stepping down from their spots on the board of education after ...
A helping hand for those who need it, the Kiwanis Club of Chelsea lives by their motto. The Kiwanis motto is empowering communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. The Chelsea club living up to their motto was evident at the Oct. 28 Chelsea School District Board of ...
Dexter Township has a long-standing policy that short-term rentals are not allowed unless they are operated as a bed and breakfast. In checking with AirDNA, it’s estimated there were 20-30 short term rentals in Dexter Township in the past year. This along with some other important factors, such as quality of life and property rights, ...
Pittsfield Township is continuing to move forward on the Public Safety Facility Improvement project after approving a contract addendum with BlueScope Construction. This decision by the township board will allow for the completion of Phase 1 and continuation of construction for Phase 2A. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the township board approved authorized the supervisor ...
Scio Township is the new owner of two vacant land parcels off of Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. The township board at its Oct. 22 meeting approved the purchase of the two adjacent parcels. Township supervisor Will Hathaway told the Sun Times News the parcels constitute the southeast corner of the Dexter/Wagner intersection. The purchase price for ...
From the Dean’s List to traveling to Guyana to study traditional ecological knowledge, here’s a look at the achievements of some local high school graduates at the college level. At Albion College, Dexter High School grad Marissa Genske was recently accepted as a new member of Albion College’s Lisa and James Wilson Institute for Medicine and ...
A single vehicle crash in Webster Township led to the death of a driver on October 29. The Dexter Area Fire Department responded to a fatal crash in Webster Township on N. Territorial Road a little after midnight on that Tuesday. DAFD Fire Chief Doug Armstrong said it was a single car accident with a ...
If you live in Dexter Township and hear some helicopter activity overhead it might just be the power line project taking place to upgrade some older lines. As a heads up to the community, Dexter Township sent out word as to what’s happening: “ITC Michigan plans to “reconductor” 32 miles of transmission lines in Wayne ...
Saline Area Schools (SAS) are planning to make some personnel changes in regard to school safety, which includes the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. In his Oct. 25 community message, Saline Superintendent Steve Laatsch said, “Starting December 1, Saline Area Schools is ending the contract with the Saline Police Department, and School ...
42 North Social House came through in a big way to help a local organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being through supporting evidence-informed programs and policies. On Oct. 25, 42 North ownership and representatives from the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation met at the restaurant in downtown Dexter where the restaurant followed up ...
Saline Area Schools has completed their investigation into the hate speech incidents that took place in September. The school district was updated on the incidents in Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch’s Oct. 25 community message: “On September 14, Dr. Laatsch shared information about incidents involving hate speech at Saline High School. We have investigated the incidents, ...
Voting in the 2024 General Election has begun with early voting expected to add a new dynamic to the turnout. In an effort to get a local perspective on this important vote, the Sun Times News reached out to the Scio Township Clerk’s office and connected with Mary Gillis, the Clerk’s Assistant. Gillis said, “So ...
In lead up to Veterans Day on November 11, a group of Veterans paid a visit to Beach Middle School to share their stories with students. The visit, which was organized as a panel with the Veterans talking to the students, was held on Oct. 24 at Beach. The Sun Times News (STN) reached out ...
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