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.
When it comes to bond projects, this summer has been a full schedule for Saline Area Schools. $45 million worth of work has been going on over the past few months. Some projects are nearly completed and some will continue into the new school year. The work comes from the 2022 Saline Area Schools 10-year ...
It’s been four years since the Erratic Ale Co. opened in the midst of the COVID pandemic. This is a significant moment for this popular Dexter destination. Knowing the importance of this anniversary, the Sun Times News recently asked Brian and Deb Schroeder, Owners of Erratic Ale, about it. “We are, of course, very happy ...
Inspired by a visit to the Renaissance Festival, John Conklin of Webster Township took an Applewood tree and turned it into a work of art that will be on display next month during ArtPrize. Conklin created a life size sculpture of a female dancer called “Spill the Wine.” He entered his sculpture into the acclaimed ...
Recognized and honored for his exceptional leadership, mentoring and dedication to the Dexter Youth Lacrosse program, JT Bonilla is the epitome of everything Dexter Lacrosse stands for. He made such a positive impact on the program that they named an annual award after him, and rightly so, he was the first recipient. Bonilla spent six ...
With a goal of trying to do better and improve while making the school district an even more welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for everyone, Saline Area Schools (SAS) is taking in what they learned from the recent Listening Sessions and Perceptions of Equity surveys and are aiming to put the feedback into action. At ...
A date and time has been set for the community open house at Pierce Lake Elementary School, when the closed down school will be officially unveiled as the new Early Childhood Center. The open house is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 275 N. Freer Road. During the Aug. 5 board meeting, ...
After its surprising discovery in some overgrowth near the Hayes State Park, the headstone of Dea (Deacon) Ethel Walker is back in place at the Hudson Mills Cemetery. The journey began about 18 months ago when Cheryl Beuning and her husband bought a house and property near Hayes State Park in the Irish Hills. Beuning ...
After a selection process that included 24 applicants and 13 interviews, the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education approved the recommendation to have Amanda Clor become the next Principal of Chelsea High School. With the start of the school year just weeks away, the school board approved this important hire at its Aug. 5 ...
With some help from a planning assistance grant, Scio Township is moving forward with a project for the Jackson Road corridor. The township board was awarded a grant from the organization, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). At its July 23 meeting, the Scio board accepted the SEMCOG planning assistance grant and authorized the Township ...
Dan and Sarah Kolander have a simple motto: That Every Town has that Original Bar or Tavern. It’s their hope to bring that feel and atmosphere back to the closed-down Chelsea Burger location, which had been home to Seitz’s Tavern for decades. The Kolanders are the owners of Dan’s Downtown Tavern in Saline. They took ...
Since its arrival in Saline in 2018, the community has helped the Enchanted Oven do what it does best, and that’s make delicious baked goods. From design cakes and wedding cakes to cupcakes, pies, cheesecakes, cookies, bread and biscuits, Enchanted Oven has become a great option for anyone. However, growth in business and a need ...
There’s a need, according to Scio Township officials, to take another look at putting a fire services ballot question before township voters. So come November 5, voters will again be asked whether or not they want to pay more to add more to this essential service. This will come a year after Scio voters said ...
From Alaska to New Jersey and here in Michigan, college students from Dexter and Chelsea are working hard. Here’s a look at some local students who made the grade. At the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Rheana Grudzinski of Chelsea was named to the spring 2024 dean’s list. Students receiving a grade point average of ...
The Dexter Community Aquatics Club (DCAC) had a successful summer at the two state meets it competed in. They had several swimmers placing in the top 16, a silver medal relay, and two different State Champion swimmers in three events. There were two state meets. One for 14 and under swimmers that took place at ...
Kettering University’s unique blend of cooperative and experiential education has a few local connections this school year, which has already started at the university in Flint. Including students from Chelsea, Dexter and Grass Lake, Kettering University announced the new group of A-Section students arrived on campus on July 11 to begin their studies. Kettering said students ...
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