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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Milan Wrestlers Qualify for Regionals

Milan Wrestlers Qualify for Regionals

Milan will be sending 10 wrestlers to the regionals with both the boys and girls teams set to represent. On Feb. 14, Milan wrestlers competed in the individual districts in Dundee. After some strong meets, six of the boys qualified to move on to the Division 3 Regional Finals, which will take place on Feb. ...

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Milan Boys Basketball Drop Two at Home

Milan Boys Basketball Drop Two at Home

The Big Reds took a couple of hard losses at home this past week against Grosse Ile and New Boston Huron. Milan hosted Grosse Ile on Feb. 10. Grosse Ile outscored the Big Reds 71 to 58. A bright spot however was the home team had a better balanced scoring attack. The Big Reds were ...

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Two Tough Losses for Milan Girls Basketball

Two Tough Losses for Milan Girls Basketball

The Milan Girls Varsity Basketball team suffered two losses this past week against St. Mary Catholic Central and Flat Rock. Going against Catholic Central in an away game on Feb. 9, the Lady Big Reds fell by a score of 49 to 23. Milan was led in scoring by Emily Bladen with 7. Following her ...

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A Legacy in Education: Dexter’s Chris Timmis is Retiring after 30 Years

A Legacy in Education: Dexter’s Chris Timmis is Retiring after 30 Years

After thirteen years in Dexter Community Schools and three decades in education, Superintendent Dr. Chris Timmis will be retiring on February 28th. During his 30-year career in education, Timmis has served multiple communities in a variety of roles: paraeducator, teacher, coach, curriculum director, high school principal and superintendent. Before coming to Dexter, he led Adrian ...

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Milan Swim and Dive Win Third Straight

Milan Swim and Dive Win Third Straight

The Milan Swim and Dive team earned another big win on February 12 as they beat Tecumseh on Senior Night by a score of 95 to 88, in their final home dual meet of the season.  This was the Big Reds third straight win. The Sun Times News caught up with Milan Coach Dan Heikka to ...

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Final Contracts Approved for Heritage’s STEAM Addition in Saline

Final Contracts Approved for Heritage’s STEAM Addition in Saline

What should be some finishing touches on a big bond project, the Saline Area Schools Board of Education awarded two contracts totaling $792,040, to help complete work at Heritage School. At their Feb. 10 meeting, the school board voted to approve the contractor awards for the Heritage STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Additions, which were recommended by ...

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Important Technology Upgrades in Chelsea Schools

Important Technology Upgrades in Chelsea Schools

From the wireless network to the cabling, the Chelsea School District Board of Education is moving forward on a couple of projects in the area of technology that are meant to upgrade the current infrastructure. The school board approved the funding requests for both at its Feb. 9 meeting. The recommendation requests were made by ...

Washtenaw ISD’s Naomi Norman Named Michigan’s Superintendent Communicator of the Year

Washtenaw ISD’s Naomi Norman Named Michigan’s Superintendent Communicator of the Year

Recognized for her leadership and exceptional communication, Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Superintendent Naomi Norman was honored by the Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) for her commitment and work on behalf of students, families and the community. At their regularly scheduled board meeting at the end of January, the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) ...

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Milan Bowlers Take On the Jets from Airport

Milan Bowlers Take On the Jets from Airport

The Milan Girls Varsity Bowling team powered past Carleton Airport while the Boys Bowling team fell to the Jets in a match up at Flat Rock Lanes on February 2. It was senior night for the Big Reds. The Milan Girls won by a score of 21.5 to 8.5. The Lady Big Reds started the ...

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